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Business Development Officer
Salary: £28,346 – £31,656 (depending on experience) (see below for more details on remuneration)
About Voice 21
Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Our work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.
Your opportunity
Tackle a vital challenge, with great people. Voice 21 exists to transform children' s learning and life chances through talk and we are aiming to be working with 2,000 schools a year by 2025. To reach this goal we recruit great people and give them real responsibility, training and support.
Output focused culture, with flexible working opportunities. We have an agile and flexible approach – our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. For staff working at home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively.
Real development opportunities. We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent – whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions. We also offer paid study leave for team members taking part in formal studies outside of work.
Great benefits. 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) and additional Christmas closure period. Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service, 5% employer contribution to pension, interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans, employee assistance scheme.
Remuneration. Our pay is a band and spine point approach where there is up to 7 years progression available (depending on starting point).
Your purpose
To support school recruitment by analysing school and trust data, identifying areas of opportunity, and holding early conversations to understand context and check alignment with our membership criteria. You will qualify leads, progress straightforward opportunities, and help ensure schools receive clear information and timely follow-up. Your insight will support targeted campaigns, pipeline planning, and a smooth route into membership.
Who you are
We’re looking for someone who combines thoughtful desk-based research with strong interpersonal skills, and who enjoys turning insight into focused, well-judged outreach. You’ll be confident speaking to schools and trusts, able to understand their context quickly, and comfortable moving from analysis to action.
Your responsibilities
Speaking to schools and trusts
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Hold early conversations with schools and trusts, using insight as a starting point but leading with curiosity, listening carefully to their situation and getting quickly to the heart of whether there is a good fit.
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Act as a thoughtful first point of contact, helping schools understand Voice 21 and decide whether joining is right for them, rather than pushing them through a process.
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Progress opportunities through the early stages of the pipeline, moving confidently from research to conversation to action.
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Keep pipeline information up to date, recording what matters (context, motivations, concerns, next steps) so schools experience a joined-up and professional journey.
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Nurture early interest by sharing useful information, answering questions clearly, and booking follow-ups at the right moment.
Supporting Business Development through research and segmentation
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Turn data and insight into practical targeting decisions, building named lists of schools and trusts connected through MATs, clusters, Teaching School Hubs or local networks, so outreach is intentional rather than broad.
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Use research to shape how we approach schools, tailoring messaging and timing so conversations feel relevant to their context and priorities.
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Carry out focused desk-based research using school and trust data (GIAS, DfE, FSM/IMD, MAT structures, regional insight) to help us decide where to focus our time and energy.
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Share insight with colleagues, including patterns emerging from both the data and conversations with schools.
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Support events and outreach activity by helping identify who to invite, shaping follow-up, and ensuring learning feeds back into future targeting.
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Take on practical research and follow-up work that enables senior colleagues to focus on larger MATs, strategic partnerships and more complex opportunities.
Your progression
Within 1 month, you’ll have:
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Understood our segmentation logic and data sources, and started to have ideas of how to support this work.
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Begun supporting early outreach with named schools and trusts.
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Held your first qualification calls (supervised and supported).
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Met colleagues across Growth, Programmes, and Events.
Within 3 months, you’ll have:
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Created lists of priority schools and groups based on need and opportunity.
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Shared insights that support targeted campaigns.
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Managed a steady set of early-stage conversations.
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Contributed to event planning and follow-up.
Within 6 months, you’ll have:
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Helped progress a number of schools through to joining.
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Provided useful insight that shapes where we focus.
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Supported regional or trust-level activity.
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Helped build a warm list of schools not yet ready to join.
From 6 months onwards, we expect you to be:
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Confident working with education data and context.
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Managing the early pipeline smoothly and accurately.
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Sharing patterns and opportunities with colleagues.
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Helping ensure that schools have a clear, positive experience of Voice 21 from first contact.
This job is for you if...
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You are comfortable working with data and spreadsheets.
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You enjoy speaking with external stakeholders, can ask great questions, and understand the impact of their answers.
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You are comfortable learning new systems and working with digital tools like CRMs.
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You can organise information clearly and keep things moving.
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You like spotting patterns and making helpful recommendations.
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You are curious, friendly and motivated by helping schools take part.
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You enjoy both independent work and being part of a small, collaborative team.
Who you’ll work with:
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As part of our Operations Directorate, you’ll work in the Growth team with our Head of Growth, Marketing Lead, and Senior Business Development Lead.
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You’ll work closely with our Events, Comms, and Programmes teams as well as the wider Ops Directorate.
Where you’ll work: Remote, with potential regional and national travel to visit schools and attend Development Days/meetings, including some overnight stays.
Terms: Full Time
Application details
To apply:
Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter with the subject line:
“Business Development Officer application.”
Your cover letter should briefly:
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What do you think are the main challenges of nurturing the sales / business development pipeline within the education sector? (max. 400 words).
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What are the opportunities you foresee for Voice 21 in 2026? What are potential challenges? (max 400 words).
We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in the UK.
Closing date: Midnight, 11th January 2026.
Interview date: TBC but beginning as soon as suitable candidates are found.
Start date: ASAP.
Questions: If you have any questions about the role, or would like to discuss it before submitting an application, please contact John Stabler-Wright.
Valuing every voice
Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Voice 21.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with the Community Land Trust Network to recruit a New Business, Partnerships and Innovation Manager — an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected national charity championing land justice, community ownership and social equity.
About the Role
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £45,200–£55,200 (depending on skills and experience)
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent
Working Hours:
· 3 days / 21 hours per week (with reduced duties), or
· 4 days / 28 hours per week
Working pattern negotiable
Location: Remote/home-based
This newly created role will play a pivotal part in expanding the charity’s income and influence. You will:
- Lead on new business development, nurturing existing supporters and securing new partnerships with developers, housing associations, local authorities, funders and other stakeholders.
- Shape and grow their consultancy and service offer, helping reduce reliance on grant funding.
- Support the roll-out of their Growth Lab, working with practitioners and community groups to develop innovative models, products and services for Community Land Trusts.
- Capture insights, impact and learning to strengthen the case for scaling these innovations.
- Work closely with the CEO on funding proposals, partnership development and strategic initiatives.
This role offers variety, influence and the chance to help shape a major area of the charity’s future work. The team operates fully remotely, with a warm, collaborative culture and a strong focus on wellbeing.
About You
They are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in partnerships, business development, philanthropy or account management — and enjoys turning opportunities into long-term relationships.
- Communicates with clarity, confidence and professionalism across sectors including business, charity, local government and community groups.
- Is entrepreneurial, proactive and excited by innovation and co-creation.
- Shares a commitment to social justice, equity and community-led change.
Key Dates
- Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 12th January 2026
How to Apply
Please email Hannah Laking at Harris Hill to request the full job pack, or you can download it directly from this advert. If you’d like to learn more about the role, you’re welcome to book a call with Hannah. Alternatively, you can simply send your CV and supporting statement which must follow the structure outlined in the job pack before the closing date, and Hannah will get in touch.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Thank you!
We’re looking for a talented and purpose-driven Finance Manager to join Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation and help us make an even bigger difference in local communities across our county.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation. You’ll bring financial expertise, clarity and confidence to our work—helping us operate efficiently, meet our charitable obligations, and maximise the impact we create for the people and places we serve.
In this role, you will:
· Lead on budgeting, quarterly management accounts and financial reporting
· Prepare our Annual Report & Financial Statements and manage the audit process
· Oversee our finance systems (Xero, ApprovalMax, Salesforce, Power BI)
· Manage cashflow, banking arrangements and fund reconciliations
· Support donor reporting and investment oversight
· Ensure we meet requirements for Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC
· Line-manage and support our Finance Assistant(s)
About you: You’re aligned with our mission and values, passionate about strengthening communities, and keen to contribute your skills in a meaningful way. You’ll be:
· Fully qualified ACMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience
· Experienced in a similar level finance role
· An excellent communicator with strong attention to detail and confidence managing a varied workload
· Experienced with accounting software (Xero desirable) and Microsoft 365
· Charity finance knowledge is helpful but not essential—we’ll support your development.
Why join us? You’ll be part of a small, supportive team who care deeply about what we do. We offer flexible working (30–37.5 hours) and a hybrid approach, with our office based in Devizes.
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 14 January 2026
Please note, the full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.
For more information on the role, and for details on how to apply for this position, please read the recruitment pack in full available on our website.
If you want to use your financial expertise to help communities across Wiltshire and Swindon thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Grow sustainable funding, forge partnerships & a create a culture of giving that helps meet local needs & empowers the voluntary sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office
Development Manager
Ref: ALC1611
Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.
If you are passionate about philanthropy and excited to work with individuals to secure major gifts that make a lasting difference - we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team in the Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office. Our £100m fundraising campaign, Dare to Do Different, is underway and we wish to appoint an individual who shares in our passion for philanthropy.
You will be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic fundraising team where you will be personally responsible for managing a portfolio of individual relationships. You will cultivate, solicit and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects (this includes holding regular face-to-face meetings) to secure significant donations towards our themes of Climate, Health, Creative and Campus.
Degree-educated or with equivalent qualifications/experience, you must have excellent communication skills and a proven track record in fundraising or relationship management.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, including candidates who are disabled, Black, Asian or from an ethnic minority, and/or LGBTQ+. We welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.
Closing date: 19 January 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality
Non Charity Employer
More than 1000
At UEA we’ve got the vision, the drive and some of the best, most innovative minds ready to solve the planet’s most pressing challenges.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
At our charity, we believe in the transformative power of holidays - especially for families facing some of life's toughest challenges.
Behind every joyful moment we create is a team of dedicated professionals ensuring our operations are financially and strategically aligned. As we grow, we're looking for an Operations Manager who shares our values and wants to make a meaningul impact through scaling up delivery, unlocking new partnerships, and showing the impact holidays have on well-being and resilience.
As Operations Manager, you'll oversee the end to end experience for families, ensure compliance and quality, and use data and insights to drive continuous improvement. You'll also play a vital role in demonstrating the difference our work makes to families, funders and to us.
If you're pasionate about operational excellence, thrive in a fast paced environment, and want to make a tangible difference for families across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hands-on management role with real scope to shape how we deliver and grow.
Please provide a CV and cover letter which outlines your skills and experience for the role.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever, helping to create confidence and hope for the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We’re here to help families facing some of life’s toughest challenges to experience the anticipation, joy and impact of a break from the day to day. Can you help?
Thanks for taking the time to explore the role of Trusts Fundraising Manager at the Family Holiday Charity. The role is becoming vacant as our current Trusts Fundraiser is taking early retirement. We’re super happy for her. But it means time for change! So, we're looking for a new colleague to join us and build forward from all the hard work that she’s put in!
This role is a critical one in our fundraising plans - raising around £300k annually, with pipeline potential for more as you unlock partnership working and programme development across the organisation.
You’ll need to be a bit of an all-rounder - researching and keeping pipelines updated, eccure gifts and donations, consider applications, adapt data and information and inspire with your words, reporting on progress and income. Add a dash of strategic thinking as we develop programmes and look for new funding support to achieve that. We currently raise about £200k (with about ¾ of that as secure as any pipeline can be) but have a budget target of £100k to raise from partnership working and programme development with others in the team. There’s a lot of potential in this area!
The trusts environment is, quite frankly, a bit bonkers so we know that this won't appear on paper to be the easiest role in the world. You’re going to need grit and tenacity as well as all the other skills a good trust fundraiser needs. But we’re a great team, going great things and in a fantastic position to build forward from our existing strong position in Trusts.
We’re a small but flexible team - just like our approach to work. This is a hybrid role, and you’ll need to show your face in the office periodically (for things with a purpose, not just for the sake of it!). I’m open to suggestions on job share or other flexible ways of working so just get in touch and ask.
It's vital that you're happy and confident in making your next career move, so lt's take the time to chat if you'd like to!
Please provide a CV which outlines your skills and experience for the role and a cover letter which briefly explains why you’re interested in the role.
Applications close: 23.59 on Sunday 4th January 2026
Initial Interviews will take place early to mid January 2026 with Mags Rivett, Director, Income & Engagement and one other peer colleague from within the team. A second interview will follow with Mags Rivett and Rob Parkinson, (CEO). This will likely be a face to face Interview at our offices in London. Dates and times to be confirmed.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever, helping to create confidence and hope for the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.