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Senior Fundraising & Engagement Manager
Salary: £45,000
Location: Twickenham, London (hybrid working: four days office-based, one day remote)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Harlequins Foundation
Harlequins Foundation uses the power of sport to improve the lives of people across communities. Working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, the Foundation delivers programmes that promote physical wellbeing, mental health, education, inclusion and personal development. Through its work, the Foundation creates positive opportunities, tackles inequalities and helps people reach their full potential.
As the Foundation continues to grow its reach and impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and help shape the future of fundraising and supporter engagement.
About the Role
This is a senior fundraising leadership role with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future sustainability of the Foundation. Reporting to the Head of Foundation, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious income generation and supporter engagement strategy, driving growth across Individual Giving, Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations.
Many of these income streams are still developing, making this an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial fundraiser who enjoys building new opportunities, shaping strategy and delivering sustainable growth. You will play a key role in developing long-term supporter relationships, strengthening the Foundation's fundraising infrastructure and increasing engagement with donors, ambassadors and stakeholders.
This role would suit an accomplished relationship-builder who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and is passionate about creating meaningful supporter experiences that drive long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the Foundation's fundraising and engagement strategy.
- Build and grow income streams across Individual Giving, Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations.
- Develop fundraising pipelines, targets and performance frameworks to support sustainable income growth.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and high-net-worth supporters.
- Develop tailored engagement plans and exceptional supporter journeys to maximise donor retention and giving.
- Lead and oversee trust and foundation fundraising, including funding applications, reporting and funder stewardship.
- Provide strategic oversight of marketing and communications activity, ensuring alignment with fundraising objectives.
- Strengthen the Foundation's case for support and develop compelling fundraising communications and storytelling.
- Build and engage a network of ambassadors to expand awareness, advocacy and supporter engagement.
- Use data, insight and technology to improve fundraising performance and supporter engagement.
- Explore innovative approaches, including digital tools and AI, to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, trustees and external stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior fundraising role with a track record of delivering income growth.
- Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: Major Donors, Individual Giving, Trusts & Foundations or high-value fundraising.
- Experience developing or scaling fundraising functions within a growing organisation.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong understanding of supporter stewardship and fundraising best practice.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to translate ambition into delivery.
- Outstanding communication and storytelling skills.
- Entrepreneurial, proactive and comfortable working in an evolving environment.
- Data-driven with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
The Harlequinns Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital staus or pregnancy and maternity.
Please note: we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be arranged before the closing date.
Delivering programmes in our communities that primarily support young people to develop the essential skills, enabling success on and off the pitch.



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Help tell the stories that bring joy to seriously ill children.
Rays of Sunshine is looking for a creative, sensitive and confident Senior Communications Officer to help bring our work to life through powerful storytelling, media engagement and compelling content.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we launch our new five-year strategy, refreshed brand and new website. You’ll play a key role in helping us share the stories of seriously ill children, young people and their families, raising awareness of our work and inspiring more people to support Rays of Sunshine.
As our Senior Communications Officer, you’ll act as our story development lead, working directly with children, young people and families to sensitively capture the moments that demonstrate the impact of our work. You’ll develop case studies, coordinate photography and filming, create content for social media, website, press and email marketing, and help ensure our storytelling is handled with care, consent and integrity.
You’ll also support PR and media activity, build relationships with journalists, identify media opportunities, draft press releases and case studies, and help coordinate activity involving families, colleagues, ambassadors, celebrities and high-profile supporters.
Alongside this, you’ll support our Wish Ambassador programme, celebrity and influencer engagement, digital communications, social media, website content and wider communications campaigns. This is a varied, hands-on role in a small and ambitious team, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
We’re looking for someone with excellent writing and storytelling skills, strong editorial judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships with families, journalists, ambassadors, celebrities and colleagues. You’ll be warm, organised, proactive and passionate about putting children’s voices at the heart of communications.
Rays of Sunshine has recently been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our positive, values-led culture and commitment to supporting our people.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
Help grow partnerships that bring joy to seriously ill children.
Rays of Sunshine is looking for a confident, ambitious and relationship-led Corporate Partnerships Manager to help manage and grow a portfolio of valued corporate supporters.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth and transformation, as we deliver our new five-year strategy and continue to build long-term partnerships that make a real difference to seriously ill children and their families.
As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional stewardship across a portfolio of established and strategic corporate partnerships. You will develop tailored partnership plans, deepen engagement, increase income and secure sustainable, multi-year support.
The role will be approximately 70% focused on managing and growing existing partnerships and 30% focused on developing new business opportunities through warm introductions, established pipelines and collaboration with colleagues. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, wider Fundraising Team, Communications, Services and Events colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and feel connected to the impact of their support.
You will lead on partnership stewardship, employee fundraising, volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, impact reporting, renewal conversations and partnership growth. You will also help identify opportunities for corporate partners to engage with challenge events, special events, public fundraising campaigns and Wish Community experiences.
We are looking for someone with strong relationship management skills, experience achieving fundraising or commercial income targets, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will be organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities, with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships.
Rays of Sunshine has recently been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our positive, values-led culture and commitment to supporting our people.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
Online harm is not inevitable. This is our urgent and hopeful mission.
We are Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. We work at the intersect of suicide prevention, online safety, and tech accountability to demand a safer online world and move beyond the preventable harm. We believe a better online world is possible, one where young people are protected, championed and equipped with the skills, confidence and critical algorithmic literacy they need to navigate digital spaces and thrive.
Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, we’re looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our small team at a critical growth point to build and deliver a Trusts Fundraising Strategy (currently projected to generate c.£600K in 2027) laying the groundwork for long term, sustainable income generation as part of our wider Fundraising Strategy.
This is a new role for someone with substantial experience working in Trusts Fundraising, as well as strong project development skills, who can take our fledgling portfolio of funders and transform it into a pool of engaged supporters invested in MRF’s work in the long-term. You will have a demonstrable track record of securing five-six figure sums, the ability to create propositions in collaboration with programmatic colleagues, and the confidence to present compelling cases for support to a range of philanthropic organisations. You will also have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, a keen eye for connecting philanthropic organisations to the right projects to develop meaningful relationships, and the skills to deliver high-quality, detailed bids to further our strategic objectives.
We're particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience working in one or more of the following areas: online safety, tech accountability, suicide prevention, education or children’s mental health.
You will join a small, ambitious organisation with big plans and a strong values-led culture. If you're motivated by improving online safety, suicide prevention and helping young people to live long and stay strong, we'd love to hear from you.
We offer a comprehensive package that includes:
- 27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service;
- Annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days;
- Employee pension scheme;
- £500 employee wellbeing budget;
We welcome applications from diverse range of applicants in circumstances, and actively welcome flexible working requests (any requests would be on the understanding that this is a full-time position).
Application Process
To apply, please send a CV (max. 2 sides A4) and cover letter (max. 2 sides A4) via the Charity Jobs website. In your covering letter we'd like to understand how you meet the person specification for this role - your application will be scored against these criteria.
Application closing date: Monday 17 August 2026 at midnight we may close early should we receive a high volume of applications but no earlier than Monday 10 August.
There will be an initial interview held online during the week of 24 August 2026 and a follow-up second stage meeting that will be in-person in London (dates TBC).
Our mission is to create a world where young people can live long and stay strong, where they can thrive in the digital world safe from online harm.


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QCCA has served Camden’s communities for more than 40 years.
Today we support more than 3,000 local residents every year through:
- Youth Services
- Older People’s Services
- Advice & Advocacy
- Family Support
- Two successful children’s nurseries
- Community facilities
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Employment and skills initiatives
With an annual income approaching £2 million, multiple community sites and exciting plans for further growth, we’re investing in a modern finance function that supports excellent decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Why This Role Is Different
This isn’t a traditional Finance Manager role.
Yes, you’ll oversee management accounts, budgets and audit preparation.
But you’ll also have the opportunity to:
- Transform our finance systems.
- Lead our migration from QuickBooks to Xero.
- Introduce smarter digital processes.
- Improve financial reporting.
- Build dashboards that help managers make better decisions.
- Work directly with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Influence organisational strategy.
- Help shape the future of one of Camden’s leading community charities.
You’ll have the freedom to improve how we work—not simply maintain existing processes.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll provide strategic financial leadership while leading the modernisation of QCCA’s finance systems.
Working closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll:
- Lead the migration from QuickBooks to Xero (or an agreed cloud accounting platform).
- Produce insightful monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models.
- Present financial information to Trustees and senior managers.
- Improve financial systems, controls and reporting.
- Introduce automation and digital workflows.
- Support commercial income generation and grant-funded projects.
- Lead the annual audit process.
- Line manage and develop our Finance Assistants.
- Help build a finance function fit for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys making organisations better.
You’ll probably have experience of:
- Charity finance.
- Management accounting.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Audit preparation.
- Financial controls.
- Cloud accounting systems (Xero experience is highly desirable).
- Leading change and improving systems.
- Supporting non-finance managers.
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders and Trustees.
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, embracing technology and helping organisations grow.
We ask you to apply by sending us your CV and cover letter (2 pages) demonstrating your experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Royal Ballet School is a global centre for performance excellence. Its dual mission is to nurture the best ballet dancers for the main stages of the world and assure the future of classical dance art form. With 90% of our students relying on financial support to attend, philanthropy is fundamental to ensuring the School remains accessible to exceptional talent, regardless of financial circumstances. Through exceptional stewardship of existing supporters and the successful cultivation of new funding partnerships, this role will play a vital part in securing the School's future and enabling the next generation of outstanding dancers to realise their potential.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As an integral member of the Development Team, the Development Manager will support the growth of our trust and foundation partnerships to fund a number of our core annual programme areas (Student Bursaries, Healthcare, Facilities etc) as well as new projects. The Manager will also lead on research and funding applications to trusts and foundations, while also delivering quality impact reporting across the School’s work.
CONTRACT TERMS
Duration: Fixed-term maternity cover (approximately 12 months) from October 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with flexible hybrid working
Location: Upper School, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DA, with the option to discuss remote work
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Application closing date: 14 August 2026. Applications will be screened on submission. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.
MAIN DUTIES
SUPPORTING EXISTING DONOR RELATIONSHIPS
- Maximise income from existing trust and foundation funders by building and maintaining strong relationships, ensuring agreed donor retention and income targets are achieved across designated projects and programme areas
- Steward trust, foundation and corporate funders already or capable of contributing over £100,000 per year by producing high-quality, timely and compelling reports, funding proposals and thank-you communications
- Collaborate with the Development Team to deliver effective donor stewardship through events, communications and year-round engagement activities that strengthen relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.
DEVELOPING NEW DONOR RELATIONSHIPS
- Support members of the Development Team and Centenary working committee, to identify, engage and deliver excellent income and impact for the School
- Work with the Head of Development to research, write and present attractive and compelling fundraising applications and proposals to trusts and companies for core programmes
- Engage key prospect targets through effective and appropriate verbal and written communication. This may range from sharing curated content and short case-studies to producing in-depth project proposals that include detailed financial data and research findings.
- Lead on the creation of Impact data, end of year reporting for core programme outputs and outcomes (showcasing Healthcare, Academic and Artistic performance and more), while ensuring links back to the case for support and the School’s strategic objectives as originally stated.
WORKING ACROSS INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS AND TEAMS
- Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, internal planning and budget setting and producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required
- Liaise with relevant departments across the School to gather information for applications and reporting
- Produce and submit quality funding reports to meet deadlines, liaising with relevant teams to ensure funder requirements are met and the evidence base for funding is strengthened. Keep accurate and timely records of approaches, grant opportunities and funds received on our CRM.
- Play an active role within the fundraising team and contribute to the development and creation of strategies and campaigns to increase fundraising through all channels
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector, advising on best practice in relation to Trusts fundraising.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience securing and managing multi-year grants from trusts and foundations, including raising at least £50,000 annually from grant funders
- Demonstrable success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with trusts, foundations, funders and donors
- Experience researching prospective funders and developing compelling funding applications, reports, updates and other fundraising communications
- Proficient in using fundraising databases, such as Salesforce, to maintain accurate records and support donor management
- Ability to analyse and communicate complex information, data and organisational impact in a clear, persuasive and engaging way
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practice, current sector trends and impact measurement and evaluation
- Excellent IT, data management and administrative skills, with experience handling financial and confidential information
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and opportunities
- Positive and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of supporting or managing significant fundraising appeals or projects
- Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Acrobat, InDesign and Photoshop
- Familiarity with performing arts, education, culture sectors.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL?
- Unique cause with demonstrable impact and global standing as a centre of excellence for student and teacher training
- We are an ambitious and supportive team with opportunities for learning and development
- While most of the team work from our Covent Garden office three days a week, we're open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including remote working, with the right candidate
- Excellent engagement with existing donors with established prospect pipeline
- Close working relationships across the organisation and with collaborative stakeholders
- Generous employee benefits and invitations to watch performances.
SAFEGUARDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
- To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
- To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
- To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.
This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Passionate about democracy, education and young people?
Young Citizens is a national citizenship education charity with nearly 40 years' experience inspiring active citizenship among children and young people.
As curriculum and policy change accelerates, including Votes for 16 reshaping how young people engage in civic life – we're focused on ensuring active citizenship sits at the heart of how the next generation is prepared to participate in and protect a thriving democracy.
About the role
We're looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead our corporate partnerships and drive the income that powers our work. This is more than a corporate partnerships role—it's your opportunity to lead income generation for a growing national charity. You'll shape our fundraising strategy, influence our future business model and broaden your expertise across corporate partnerships, trusts and grant funding, and organisational growth.
Working closely with the CEO, Senior Finance Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you'll identify and secure new funding opportunities, build strategic partnerships with corporates, trusts and foundations, develop compelling funding propositions, and create sustainable income that enables more children and young people to become active citizens. This role is hands on, managing all elements of the partnership and income process, ensuring the charity builds on our existing income and works with senior leadership to develop new opporutnities.
If you have a track record of securing funding, driving forward a busy pipeline, building senior stakeholder relationships and turning opportunities into sustainable partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical organisational function, broaden your fundraising and business development portfolio, and play a leading role in the growth of an ambitious national charity.
We're looking for someone who brings:
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Drive that delivers quality results
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Comfort with intensive and high-volume delivery of memberships, programmes and/or relationships
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Enthusiasm for problem-solving, in a team and proactively in your role
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An ability to learn fast and self-teach, from databases to how we communicate internally
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A desire to develop your skills as a well-rounded member of a social impact organisation
Why Join Us?
This is a high-impact role with real scope to shape how Young Citizens grows its income, partnerships and long-term sustainability. You will work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of a key organisational function, and directly contribute to scaling our impact over the coming years.
You will join a purpose-led, ambitious and collaborative team committed to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society.
We are a growing, agile organisation with a strong focus on learning and development. We invest in our people and provide real opportunities to build expertise, take ownership and grow alongside the organisation as we scale over the next three years.
We combine a results-driven culture with flexibility in how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas period, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages.
As a relatively small yet national team, you will have the opportunity to work across the organisation and closely with the CEO, influencing how we improve our programmes, and see the direct impact of your work on our mission.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your career, take on real responsibility, and help strengthen democracy through education, we'd love to hear from you.
Download the full recruitment pack for more information about the role, progression with Young Citizens and how to apply.
A Few Useful Notes When Applying
If you are excited by the opportunity to build partnerships that help more young people become active citizens, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the application questions in the full job pack, which also contains further details on the application process.
Additional Information
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references.
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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for managing FFRP, a London wide programme that supports families on low income to access good quality, free and independent advice, in order to prevent or alleviate financial hardship. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager, confident in relationship management and in evaluation and monitoring, with a strong understanding of the free legal advice sector in London.
Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for additional information about LLST and the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations Manager
Organisation: Religions for Peace United Kingdom (RfPUK)
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week). Core working hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Home-based employees are expected to be available and responsive during these hours.
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
Location: Home-based / hybrid (occasional travel)
Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take full operational responsibility for a small, ambitious charity. You will run governance, compliance, contract management, finance liaison, data protection, safeguarding, HR, and grant administration. You will work directly with the Chair.
This is a leadership role for someone who can run the day-to-day operation to its required compliance independently. This is NOT an administrative support role.
Key responsibilities
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Board administration (agendas, minutes, documents, filings, trustee records)
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Contract and grant administration (drafting, tracking, compliance)
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Finance liaison (working with finance service provider, accountant, treasurer)
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Compliance (GDPR, safeguarding, risk register, Charity Commission filings and all charity related issues)
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HR and resource management
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Website and social media coordination
Essential criteria
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4+ years in a leadership or senior operations role within a charity or not-for-profit
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Experience as a board secretary or company secretary
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Experience drafting contracts and managing compliance
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Knowledge of CIO governance and Charity Commission requirements
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A proactive, self-starting approach
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Excellent attention to detail and written English
Desirable but not essential
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Experience in the interfaith or multi-religious sector
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CGI qualification (or working towards)
Infrastructure Requirements (BYOD)
RfPUK operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) framework where paid staff provide their own personal computer hardware to access our systems. All work is web-based via Google Workspace for Charities and does not require high-specification hardware. The charity provides all system user licenses and funds required antivirus software for work devices, but does not provide or fund personal hardware or domestic utility bills.
What we offer
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Real ownership of a charity's operations
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Direct reporting to the Chair – simple management structure
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Salary £38,000–£42,000
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25 days annual leave plus public holidays
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Our workplace pension scheme is in line with statutory requirements, with employer contributions (3%).
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Home-based working with a structured core hours framework (9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday)
How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages)
Closing date: 20 August 2026
Interview Date: 24 August 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Safeguarding statement: RfPUK is committed to safeguarding.
Equal opportunities: RfPUK is an equal opportunities employer.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Grant Fundraising Manager to lead Trees for Cities’ trusts, foundations, lottery and statutory fundraising programme, securing approximately £1.5 million annually.
The successful candidate will develop and deliver the grants fundraising strategy, build a strong pipeline of opportunities and cultivate high-value funder relationships, with a focus on six-figure and multi-year partnerships. They will lead compelling funding applications, oversee grant compliance and reporting, monitor income targets and forecasts and line manage the Senior Fundraising Coordinator.
Working collaboratively across fundraising, programmes, finance and operations, they will ensure funding opportunities align with our strategic priorities and deliver lasting impact for communities and the environment.
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity dedicated to improving lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational
change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic grant fundraiser with a strong track record of securing and managing six- and seven-figure partnerships with trusts, foundations, government bodies and/or lotteries. You’ll be an excellent relationship builder and communicator, able to develop compelling proposals, manage complex grants and collaborate effectively across teams. You’ll also bring strong financial and organisational skills, a commitment to equity and inclusion and a genuine passion for the natural environment and Trees for Cities’ mission.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view full job description and apply. To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification. If you experience any issues during the application process, please contact the HR team.
Deadline to apply: Monday 10 August at 9am.
Interviews scheduled for: w/c 17th August – with flexibility around candidate holidays.
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after the closing date. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value management certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
No Agencies Please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're hiring: Communications Manager
The Work Rights Centre is looking for a passionate communications or press professional to lead our agenda-setting media coverage. The successful candidate will develop and deliver our comms strategy, lead on media relations to amplify our impactful work, and devise strategic systems-change campaigns.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice and storytelling background, who values impact, teamwork, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate flexible and remote work, and offer enhanced pension, annual leave, parental leave and sick pay benefits.
- Pay: £38,000 - £42,000
- Contract length: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time
- Location: London hybrid (with possibility of remote-only for an exceptional candidate)
The role
You’ll set the strategic direction of our comms work, ensuring that it drives our strategic objectives, and lead the press office function. You’ll find the story potential in our legal and research work, and secure extensive media coverage through maintaining strong relationships with journalists from across the political spectrum. You will create and publish high-quality and up to date content across our website, newsletter and social media channels. This is a real opportunity to lead on all aspects of the communications function in an impactful organisation, and contribute to systemic change.
About you
We seek an enthusiastic and passionate professional with minimum 3-5 years experience in a dedicated communications or press role.
You will also have:
- A track-record of securing high-quality, agenda-setting media coverage.
- Good contacts across editorial boards.
- A track-record of successful delivery against comms objectives on social media.
- Experience developing, executing, and evaluating data-driven communication strategies.
- Strong understanding of the UK political and media landscape, with a sharp eye for reactive opportunities.
- Good knowledge of website and social media content management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.
To apply send two samples of your recently published work, along with your CV and cover letter by the end of Sunday 9th August.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Work Pattern: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working (3 days in office Aylesbury, Bucks)
Salary: £35,000-£39,000
The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing and communications activity to support Calibre Audio’s growth, brand awareness and member engagement. The postholder will play a pivotal role in increasing audience reach, driving acquisition, enhancing supporter journeys and positioning Calibre Audio as the leading UK charity for audiobooks.
The role combines strategic planning, hands-on campaign delivery, performance analysis and stakeholder collaboration to support the achievement of ambitious income and membership targets.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Delivery
- Develop and deliver an integrated marketing strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
- Lead multi-channel campaigns (digital, social, email, paid media and partnerships) to drive acquisition, engagement and retention.
- Deliver an “always-on” acquisition programme across key channels.
- Ensure all activity contributes to reducing cost per acquisition.
- Manage marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation and optimisation of spend.
Audience Growth & Brand Development
- Grow Calibre Audio’s social media audience and increase engagement through targeted campaigns.
- Lead initiatives to increase brand awareness and position Calibre Audio as the UK’s leading audiobook charity.
- Develop and maintain consistent brand messaging and identity across all platforms.
- Plan and manage a forward social media content calendar to ensure timely, effective delivery.
Digital Marketing & Performance
- Oversee the effective use of Google Ad Grants ($10,000/month), ensuring quality lead generation and measurable results.
- Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance using data-driven insights to improve outcomes.
- Implement testing frameworks (A/B testing, optimisation cycles) to improve conversion rates and engagement.
Membership Growth & Supporter Journeys
- Support the growth of active memberships.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of supporter journeys across marketing and fundraising channels.
- Improve member satisfaction through targeted communications and continuous feedback loops.
Communications & Engagement
- Develop and implement an integrated communications plan for internal and external audiences.
- Increase engagement with communications across staff, volunteers and members.
- Oversee production of regular newsletters and stakeholder communications in accessible formats.
- Deliver social engagement campaigns to drive interaction and community building.
- Manage and optimise email marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp) for effective stakeholder communication.
Ambassador & Advocacy Programmes
- Support the rollout of patron, VP and ambassador programmes.
- Develop a user ambassador initiative showcasing member stories to drive advocacy and awareness.
Internal Communications & Collaboration
- Improve internal communications processes, ensuring effective feedback loops between teams and leadership.
- Increase staff satisfaction and engagement with communications.
- Work closely with fundraising colleagues to align campaigns with income generation objectives.
Leadership & Management
- Manage and develop external suppliers where applicable.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and accountability within the team.
- Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on marketing performance.
Person Specification
Experience
- Proven experience in a marketing or communications management role (charity or not-for-profit desirable).
- Track record of delivering successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Experience in digital marketing, including social media, email marketing and paid advertising.
- Experience of using data and analytics to drive decision-making and performance.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Budget management and ROI analysis experience.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp, HootSuite, Google Ads).
Personal Attributes
- Creative, proactive and results-driven.
- Passionate about accessibility and inclusion.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Additional Information
The role may require occasional out-of-hours work for events or campaign launches. The postholder will be expected to champion Calibre Audio’s values and commitment to accessibility in all communications.
STAFF BENEFITS PACKAGE
- 30 days annual leave, plus an additional Calibre Christmas closure day
- Matched pension contributions up to 5% of salary
- Medical Cash Plan (Hive Insurance Bronze Package)
- Life Assurance cover of 2 x salary through the Canada Life Death in Service scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support and advice
- Access to Calibre Rewards through Reward Gateway, offering discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers
- Commitment to learning, development and career progression
- A supportive, inclusive and values-led culture
- Free on-site parking
At Calibre Audio, our mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading, regardless of a print disability or health condition.
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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!
Plumstead Community Law Centre is a specialist legal advice charity providing free legal advice and representation in immigration, welfare benefits and employment law. Based in the heart of Woolwich, we support local people through our office and community outreach services.
We are seeking an Interim Chief Executive / Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the Law Centre. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, you will manage staff, office operations, finance and administration, funded projects and organisational compliance, ensuring our services continue to deliver high-quality support to the community.
This flexible role could suit an experienced Chief Executive, Charity Manager, Operations Manager, Office Manager or Practice Manager. Experience of the legal advice or charity sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
To apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification..
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the vacancy will remain open until the post is filled.
Plumstead Community Law Centre is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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This role will join an ambitious programme developing the capacity of the Libraries Connected public library networks. We want to help them evolve as strategic partnerships able to deliver social impacts at scale and to secure resources and investment from national, regional and sub-regional government. Be key to the development of libraries as essential social infrastructure, and help them secure the resources they need to make an impact.
The role is part of a small team of two Regional Managers, supported by an Administrator.
By developing our existing regional networks into formal, resourced structures we can enable the regions to:
- Secure investment for the service and for the libraries from regional and devolved / combined authority funds.
- Create unique regional offers to meet specific needs across and within the regional areas.
- Deliver at scale. For example, the Yorkshire & Humber regional network has 15 library services, and 348 library buildings.
- Create opportunities for cost saving – through joint procurement and shared / collaborative services.
- Share good practice and experience on a formal and integrated basis.
We have 9 regional networks in England, covering all library services and ranging in size from 9 to 33 services. Within each region they provide hundreds of library branches, thousands of staff, and serve millions of service users. They have a long tradition of working together as peer support networks and to deliver activities such as festivals, marketing, and staff training.
Please see the attached job description for a full description of the role, including person specification.
Frequent travel within the UK may be required for the role.
About Libraries Connected
We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership, which includes almost every library service in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man).
Across the areas we serve there are 176 individual library services with around 3,000 library branches serving over 61 million people.
Our unique approach is to bring these services together to share experience, expertise and evidence – driving innovation and impact across the public library sector.
While senior library leaders sit on our board and committees, we work with library staff at all levels.
As well as providing practical support, training and advice to libraries, we represent them to government and raise their profile in the media. We also develop and lead national library projects with cultural, academic and corporate partners.
We work to a strategic plan that runs until 2027, organised around four themes: drive, grow, connect and engage.
We generate income from membership subscriptions, commissioned services, events and grants. As an Arts Council Investment Principle Support Organisation, part of our core funding in England comes from the Arts Council to help embed their Investment Principles across the library network.
Our values
- We are supportive. We respond to the varied, emerging needs of our members and their communities to enable libraries to learn from each other, and other sector leaders, so that they can safeguard and improve their services.
- We are inclusive. We work with our members and partners to design and deliver our work and to determine our strategic priorities because we are committed to representing the diverse communities and libraries which we serve.
- We are open. We are in constant communication with our members and partners on all levels to learn from their experiences, reflect on our practice and develop our services. We welcome challenge and new directions for our work.
- We are ambitious. We believe that libraries are an essential part of the solution to a range of society’s needs. We promote innovation and collaboration to ensure that libraries are recognised locally and nationally.
Working at Libraries Connected
We are a friendly, collaborative team of around 20 staff based all around England and Wales.
We value diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment. We strongly believe that inclusive and diverse organisations are not only better places to work, they are more innovative, make better decisions and are more successful. We value people who bring unique perspectives and knowledge to our team.
We want to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To reduce bias, we shortlist candidates based on their responses to up to six application questions. These are designed to tell us about your values, experience, attitudes to work, and transferable skills. We do not ask for a separate cover letter or supporting statement.
We offer flexible working as standard, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities. Many of our staff work their hours in different ways, including flexi time and compressed hours. We are open to discussing what would work for you and be possible for the role.
All roles are remote and are open to applicants who live anywhere in the UK. We provide staff with a home office set-up including laptop, monitor and phone. There is the option to work from our central London office or use a co-working space if it is not possible to work from home.
We welcome requests for adjustments to our standard recruitment processes for anyone who needs them.
Our vision is an inclusive, modern, sustainable and high-quality public library service at the heart of every community in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Spear
Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life.
Please see the 'Work with us’ pack for more information.
About the role
We're looking for an ambitious, proactive and relationship-driven individual who excels at securing strategic, long-term corporate partnerships that drive the growth and impact of Spear. Joining our dynamic and growing Corporate Partnerships team, you will play a key role in developing and stewarding high-value partnerships that generate significant income and enable Spear to reach more young people facing barriers to employment.
This role is ideal for someone with strong business development and relationship management skills, who enjoys working both strategically and hands-on to generate income, develop compelling partnership opportunities and build lasting relationships with corporate supporters.
Key Information
- Salary: from £43,000 depending on experience
- Full-Time, One Year Fixed Term Contract
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing Date: We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate
For more information please read through our Job Specification.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about Spear's values and mission, with a desire to engage and inspire corporate partners to support young people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
- Significant senior-level experience in corporate fundraising, corporate social responsibility, business development or strategic partnerships.
- Proven ability to raise funds, develop business partnerships or drive sales. Excellent client management using CRM tools such as Salesforce are desirable.
- An excellent communicator with strong relational skills and the confidence and ability to develop a rapport with and positively influence a variety of people from diverse backgrounds in the corporate space.
- Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to produce compelling proposals for a professional, corporate audience.
- Demonstration of leadership capabilities; proactive, responsive and a self-starter. Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines.
- Strong numerical, reporting and organizational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate and effective processes and structures.
- Line Management experience desirable but not essential.
Faith Expressions
Spear is a Christian charity, working in a range of settings, in partnership with people from all faiths and none. Although the Spear programme itself has no faith element, Our Christian faith underpins everything we do; it motivates and sustains us and is core to our mission. Prayer and worship are embedded into our daily working practises, and all staff are required to lead a team prayer meeting from time to time. As such, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for our team to be practising Christians – our team share a belief in a triune God and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
