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Job description
Predominantly home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK
up to £45,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Office facilities are available at our Newark office at The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1WT, for those within easy travelling distance. There is a requirement to attend in-person the monthly team meetings at the Newark office
Closing date for applications: 10th May 2026
First interview: 27th May 2026 (Online)
Second interview: 3rd June 2026 (Online)
About Us
The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work.
Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN – the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts.
The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing transformational support for nature in the UK and beyond. Working with senior leaders to build and steward high-value donor relationships, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Major Gifts Fundraiser with exceptional relationship-building, communication and storytelling skills, and a commitment to inspiring philanthropic support for nature’s recovery.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute not only to income growth but also to strengthen major donor fundraising across The Wildlife Trusts.
We are looking for an exceptional Major Gifts Fundraiser to join one of the UK’s most cherished nature charities at a pivotal moment for nature’s recovery.
In this influential role, you will be instrumental in expanding our network of high-net-worth supporters. Working closely with our Head of Major Donor Fundraising, Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and our Wildlife Trust colleagues, you will focus on identifying and cultivating meaningful, long-term relationships, that delivers transformational support for nature’s recovery in the UK.
You will be a confident, compelling communicator, and engaging Major Gifts Fundraiser, with the ability to express The Wildlife Trusts’ case for support in tackling the nature and climate emergencies, both through our work on nature’s restoration on the ground to driving change through policy, influencing and campaigning. You will be highly experienced in inspiring donors by connecting their values with our mission to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
We are looking for an experienced Major Gifts Fundraiser with a track record of securing significant restricted and unrestricted income. You will be skilled at initiating and developing mutually beneficial relationships, motivated by ambitious targets and driven by the opportunity to make a genuine difference for nature.
The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and, as a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming recruitment experience for all applicants. Applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds, will be considered for the next stage of the selection process should they meet all the minimum criteria for the role outlined in the person specification detailed as essential criteria in the recruitment pack. As part of our Disability Confident Scheme, RSWT offers an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities and therefore not all applicants with disabilities would be entitled to an interview as they must still satisfy the minimum requirements for the job. This commitment is designed to help reduce barriers and promote equal opportunity. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive recruitment experience by offering reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process, as well as within the workplace. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you during your application or interview process, please let us know and we will be pleased to put the appropriate support in place.
At RSWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
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Posted on: 24 April 2026
Closing date: 10 May 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: NTX1196296
Tags: Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Regional Fundraising
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South East (Remote)
320.84 miles
£41063 - £45626 per year
Permanent
Job description
Salary: £41,063 – £45,626 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Home based (with regular travel to London and across the UK)
Closing date: 8th May
Benefits: 27 days annual leave bank holidays with the option to buy another week & additional December closure day, enhanced parental leave, Cycling UK membership, Medicash Healthcare plan
We’re very excited to be recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to join the team at Cycling UK and play a pivotal role in shaping and growing the organisation’s major donor and legacy fundraising programme.
This is a senior and influential role, offering the opportunity to build and embed philanthropy at the heart of Cycling UK. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across the organisation, you will help transform a developing programme into a mature, relationship-led income stream that delivers sustainable long-term growth.
You will lead the development and delivery of the philanthropy strategy, managing major donor and legacy pipelines, designing compelling stewardship and engagement opportunities, and securing high-value, multi-year gifts. The role combines strategic leadership with hands?on delivery and will suit someone motivated by building meaningful donor relationships, creating inspiring propositions and demonstrating impact.
To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience in major donor and relationship-led fundraising, with a strong track record of securing high-value gifts
- Understanding of legacy and trust & foundation fundraising, including pipeline management and stewardship
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and supporters
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us quoting reference 2945JP
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs and are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
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Posted on: 23 April 2026
Closing date: 23 May 2026 at 17:56
Job ref: MP232360CT2038-2945JPb
Tags: Fundraising, Major Donor
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Remote
£75,000
Full-time or part-time (Home-based with regular travel across London // Open to part-time, min. 80%FTE)
Permanent
Job description
Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via its network of baby banks and partners such as Family Hubs, community organisations and all of London’s maternity units, the charity passes on pre-loved goods from one family to another – clothes, toys and equipment – so that many more children have the essential things they need to thrive.
Families are supported through welcoming hubs or home deliveries, and connected into a wider network of support in community settings, while Little Village also raises its voice to highlight the realities of child poverty.
Little Village is entering an exciting new phase as it approaches its 10-year milestone and prepares to launch its next strategy. QuarterFive are partneruing with Little Villag to find a Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to play a central role in shaping its future – leading how the organisation grows income, strengthens its brand and amplifies its voice. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a newly integrated fundraising, marketing and communications department, driving a cohesive, high-performing function and building on strong foundations to deliver a more strategic, scalable and insight-led approach.
With an income base with high potential for growth and particular strength in high-value fundraising, there is significant opportunity to grow and diversify income further, while also increasing visibility and influence at a time when public awareness of child poverty is rising.
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a track record in delivering income growth. You will be motivated by impact and excited to help drive Little Village’s next phase, strengthening long-term income and increasing its influence.
This role is home-based with regular travel to Little Village hubs across London. Core hours: 09:30-15:00. Weekly or fortnightly team and SLT meetings in London plus other meetings as needed.
As Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, you will:
- Lead and deliver an integrated fundraising, marketing and communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities
- Set and achieve ambitious income targets across multiple streams, including high-value philanthropy and partnerships
- Develop a more structured, data-informed approach to fundraising, including pipelines, forecasting and performance management
- Oversee brand and communications, ensuring a clear, compelling and consistent narrative
- Build and steward relationships with major donors, partners and senior stakeholders
- Act as a senior ambassador, raising Little Village’s profile and influence
- Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative team
Essential skills and experience:
- A strong track record of developing and delivering successful multi-stream fundraising strategies, weighted towards high value income streams including major donors, corporates, and trusts and foundations
- Proven success in securing significant and multi-year funding
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Exposure to or interest in mass fundraising
- Strong financial, forecasting and pipeline management skills
- Expertise in working with senior stakeholders/volunteers, ideally including reporting to Committees and Trustee boards
- A successful track record of involvement in launching, managing, and evaluating campaigns
- Strong understanding of brand management, digital engagement, and integrated campaigns across multiple channels
- Understanding of digital transformation, including CRM/data integration, marketing automation, and analytics
- A data-informed approach, with experience using insight and systems to drive performance
- Excellent influencing, relationship-building and storytelling skills
Desirable:
- Experience leading an integrated fundraising and communications function within a frontline charity
- Experience of using Beacon CRM
- Lived or personal experience of the issues faced by the families Little Village supports
Diversity and Inclusion:
Little Village operates in London, one of the most diverse cities in the world. The charity are working towards a goal where their team fully reflects that diversity and difference in lived experiences and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups including: people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with lived experience of poverty either personally or through family, experience of the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates. As part of their commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed without names and any protected characteristics.
As part of our commitment to increasing representation of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, we are piloting a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for this role, as a new approach to make our recruitment more equitable. If you identify as Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic backgrounds and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the GIS. We will be aiming to offer everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria a first stage interview/ assessment. See the applicant pack for further details.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days per year annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for those working fewer than 35 hours per week)
- Team members are usually given time off between Christmas and New Year, which doesn’t come off your allowance
- Pension contributions matched by 3%
- A period of sick leave at full pay regardless of length of service
- Enhanced family friendly policies including Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave and Adoption pay, with a Fertility Policy designed to support employees during fertility investigations and treatment
- Death in Service benefit (x3 annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Rewards Gateway and Tickets for Good
Application Instructions
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience within the person specification. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
First round interviews (online): Thursday 21st May
Second round interviews (in-person): w/c 1st June
Organisation
Little Village
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To bring about change for children and families through the power of sharing, reusing and connecting
Posted on: 22 April 2026
Closing date: 07 May 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: EC
Tags: Communications, Fundraising, Marketing, Early Years, Human Rights, Strategy, Youth / Children, Corporate Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Major Donor, Trusts / Foundations, Digital Fundraising, Governance / Management
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