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Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with a proven track record of winning significant, high‑value partnerships and a passion for developing others to do the same?
We’re looking for a Regional Corporate Partnership Development Manager to help us strengthen and grow corporate fundraising delivered through the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Community Fundraising team, supporting our vision of a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
About the role
As a Regional Corporate Partnership Development Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Corporate Partnership team, playing an essential role in building the capability, confidence and consistency of Fundraising Managers across the UK.
This role is all about empowering others to secure and grow high value corporate partnerships. Drawing on your own experience of winning and managing £50k+ partnerships, you’ll coach Fundraising Managers through the full corporate sales cycle from pipeline development and proposition shaping, to pitching, negotiation, contracting and stewardship.
You’ll design and deliver training, embed best practice processes, and create practical toolkits that strengthen regional corporate fundraising. You’ll also support account management activity, helping Fundraising Managers deliver excellent stewardship, renewal strategies and long term growth for existing partners.
Working collaboratively across Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships and High Value Operations, you’ll help ensure our Community Fundraising Managers have the skills, tools and confidence to deliver exceptional corporate partnerships.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you bring strong experience of securing high value corporate partnerships and a strong understanding of what excellent corporate fundraising looks like. You’ve personally identified opportunities, shaped propositions, pitched to senior decision makers and successfully closed significant partnerships.
Just as importantly, you have a coaching mindset. You enjoy and have experience developing others, sharing your expertise and helping Fundraising Managers build their confidence and capability.
You bring:
- Proven experience winning high value corporate partnerships, with a strong track record of achieving financial targets while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- End to end sales cycle expertise, from identifying opportunities and shaping propositions to pitching, negotiating, contracting and onboarding partners, supported by strong organisational skills.
- Coaching and capability building skills with experience training, mentoring or upskilling colleagues to improve confidence and performance, ensuring teams stay structured and focused.
- Strong communication and presentation ability, confident engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Creative and commercially minded thinker, generating innovative, viable ideas that strengthen partnership outcomes and are delivered through clear planning and structured execution.
Working arrangements
This is 12 month fixed term contract.
This is a field-based role covering the UK. You'll need to live in England or be able to relocate to this region. This role requires regular travel within England, and occasional travel to other parts of the UK. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Research & Engagement (Philanthropy & Partnerships)
Location: Homebased with ad-hoc travel throughout the year
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,999.12 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Stewardship & Communications Manager:
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The Philanthropy & Partnerships Communications and Stewardship Manager plays a key role in building strong, lasting relationships between Cats Protection and its most valued supporters.
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Sitting within the Philanthropy and Partnership’s Research and Engagement team, you will lead a small team of specialist roles and shape how we communicate, steward and inspire corporate partners, major donors, and trusts and foundations, helping them feel genuinely connected to the difference their support makes for cats.
About the Research and Engagement team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The Research and Engagement team sits within Philanthropy and Partnerships and brings together prospect research, communications and events to ensure a coordinated, insight-led and supporter-centred approach supporting fundraisers to grow pipelines, build meaningful relationships, and maximise long-term income for Cats Protection.
What we are looking for in our Stewardship & Communications Manager:
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Significant experience in high-value fundraising communications and/or stewardship, including working with corporate partners, major donors, trusts and foundations.
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Experience of leading or managing specialist communications or stewardship activity, with direct line-management responsibility and/or clear functional leadership.
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Proven experience of overseeing the development of high-quality donor communications, propositions or cases for support.
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Experience of working collaboratively with fundraisers and senior stakeholders in a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation.
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Experience of balancing strategic oversight with hands-on support, quality assurance and delivery under pressure.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 19th July 2026
Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams (will include a task)
3. Final stage interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Title: Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager
Salary: From £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays
Location: Home based with regular travel within / to London and across the UK
Probationary Period: 3 months
Reports to: Head of Department
Benefits: An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution
Title and salary to be commensurate with experience.
We are River Action
We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue UK rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution and water shortages. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, take legal actions and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end river pollution and secure freshwater.
We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and stakeholder mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of communities, rivers and wildlife.
Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.
Who we are looking for
We are expanding our political influence by introducing this new position, which will work closely with our existing Policy and Advocacy Manager to bolster our strategic reach particularly in the areas of water scarcity, security and justice, sewage and chemical pollution, and water sector reform.
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who shares our passion for protecting rivers and securing our nation’s water, food, health, jobs and economy to join our team to drive forward our policy and advocacy work. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong policy insights capable of blending analytical problem-solving with intelligent advocacy to drive meaningful change. This role requires someone to have excellent writing skills and the ability to draft complex policy documents as well as top line arguments for wider communication.
The ideal person will bring a combination of expertise, energy and ideas to amplify our impact, holding decision-makers and polluters accountable with a professional and diplomatic approach. They will engage with influential people across the sector, government, industry and media.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be at the forefront of environmental policy and advocacy across multiple campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will lead the development and drafting of River Action’s overall policy strategy as well as leading on specific policy areas. You will play a leading role in shaping and advancing River Action’s political and policy influence, working closely with the Senior Management Team, Chief Executive and wider organisation to develop and execute an impactful policy and advocacy strategy.
River Action is the Co-Secretariat for the APPG on Water Pollution, offering our Policy and Advocacy Manager a unique opportunity to shape the policy direction for River Action and also to influence policy development across Parliament.
You will also work closely with our public affairs agency who manage our daily Westminster activities.
You will:
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Lead River Action’s development and delivery of our policy and advocacy strategy on sewage, industrial water pollution, and water scarcity
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Collaborate with River Action’s team and external partners to ensure our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking policy analysis and evidence.
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Develop policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, based on a strong evidence base and a sound understanding of the relevant legal and policy frameworks.
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Translate complex policy and evidence into concise documents with clear messages and compelling campaigns to engage political and policy stakeholders.
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Monitor and analyse political and policy developments, interpreting their implications and opportunities for River Action and its supporters.
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Generate analysis to enable participation in public consultation processes, including drafting high-quality and persuasive consultation responses and briefings for Westminster and Whitehall audiences.
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Increase our political influence with exciting policy interventions, ensuring River Action’s voice is heard at the highest levels of decision-making.
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Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, civil servants, industry experts and partner organisations.
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Support grassroots community groups and third-sector partners in engaging with their local representatives for effective advocacy.
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Organise and attend key political meetings and events, including the Water Pollution APPG, stakeholder roundtables and parliamentary events.
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Manage strategic policy partnerships, including our relationship with Wildlife and Countryside Link and other third-sector organisations.
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Ensure River Action’s policy and advocacy efforts align with our creative campaigns, by making sure colleagues and spokespeople are well-briefed and communications content is well-informed to maximise reach and impact.
You will also:
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Actively engage in professional development and training.
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Adhere to health and safety policies while working in different locations.
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Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at River Action.
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action to collectively deliver our mission while being true to our values.
UK travel will be required and regular trips to London. Training and operational activities may require overnight stays away from home, in which case costs will be covered and standard River Action procedures will apply.
What you’ll bring
The position will suit a self-motivated, strategic and determined person. You will be an excellent communicator, with exceptional writing skills and comfortable representing River Action and engaging with diverse stakeholders in positions of responsibility. You will have a passion to protect and restore our waterways and to hold decision-makers and polluters to account.
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
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Experience in a senior policy and advocacy role, ideally within the environmental sector and including experience of water policy.
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Policy and/or legislative experience, with a good understanding of the workings of the UK government and Parliamentary procedure.
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A good understanding of the UK water industry, the key UK water-related policies and the issues that are impacting our rivers, land and wildlife.
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Knowledge of the challenge of water scarcity.
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Excellent communication and writing skills with close attention to detail and the ability to produce concise and persuasive briefings, reports and consultation responses.
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Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working creatively and at a fast pace with colleagues, stakeholders and partners.
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Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to proactively plan and prioritise work and to report your progress and impact.
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Ability to work flexible hours and travel as necessary.
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A good and supportive team player with a willingness to muck in as and when required.
Why join us?
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Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.
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Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.
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Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.
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Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
Diversity and inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager’:
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your CV (2 pages),
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a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
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a written submission (2 pages) as described below.
Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.
Written submission
Please prepare a 2 page policy briefing for Parliamentarians on the issue of water scarcity and water justice and how it affects UK rivers and our security. Your briefing should be written in a clear, persuasive style suitable for a Parliamentary and government audience and:
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Identify causes of water scarcity and injustice.
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Provide a concise analysis of the impact on rivers, biodiversity and our economy.
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Summarise and assess gaps in relevant UK Government policies, legislation and plans.
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Propose two or three practical policy recommendations for decision-makers.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5pm on Wednesday 15th July.
Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel.
Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 19th July and 26th July via video conference.
Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.
Age UK is recruiting for a HR Business Partner - Change on a 12-month fixed term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to partner with senior leaders across diverse directorates, driving impactful change programmes that support our mission. You'll have expert knowledge of organisational design, restructuring, and employee relations and will be supporting and coaching senior managers through all aspects of the change management cycle.
Working closely with senior leaders, you will bring the ability to influence at senior level and collaborate on business proposals, board papers and consultations, delivering pragmatic, solution focused advice.
If you're experienced in leading change and are passionate about building strong stakeholder relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note - this is a home-based role and does not require a weekly presence in the office.
Age UK internal grade: 5N
Last date for applications Monday 20th July. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are scheduled for Wednesday 5 August, with second-stage interviews to follow shortly afterwards.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience of change management and restructures. A, I
- Experience of handling complex Employee Relations cases. A, I
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of UK employment law and TUPE legislation, including a proven track record in change management, resourcing, and organisational design. A, I
- Strong communication skills with the ability to establish credibility and present information effectively both orally and in writing. A, I
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. A, I
- Highly organised. A, I
- CIPD Level 7 Qualification or similar experience. A
Personal attributes
- Energy, enthusiasm, and eagerness to contribute and influence at a senior level. I
- Team player with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of people. I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Engagement Manager
Salary: £42,000–£52,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays
Location: Home based with regular travel within / to London and across the UK
Probationary Period: 3 months
Reports to: Head of Department
Benefits: An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution
Line Management: Depending on experience, may line-manage the Senior Engagement Coordinator.
We are River Action
We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution and water shortages. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, take legal actions and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end river pollution and secure freshwater.
We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and stakeholder mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of communities, rivers and wildlife.
Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.
Who we are looking for
As River Action’s profile, influence and policy impact continue to grow, we are expanding our Public Affairs function to strengthen engagement with decision-makers, regulators, businesses, NGOs, strategic partners and local communities.
The Engagement Manager will play a critical role in helping River Action influence change by developing high-level relationships, building strategic partnerships and providing strategic leadership across River Action’s engagement programmes to advance our policy, legal and campaigning objectives.
This is a senior engagement leadership role responsible for providing strategic oversight of both stakeholder engagement and community engagement activity, ensuring River Action’s grassroots campaigning and external influence work are mutually reinforcing
What you’ll be doing
The Engagement Manager will lead River Action’s overall engagement strategy, providing strategic oversight of both stakeholder engagement and community engagement activity across the organisation.
Building and managing relationships with senior leaders across government, regulators, NGOs, businesses, financiers, academia and civil society, the postholder will identify opportunities to increase River Action’s influence, support policy and advocacy objectives, and help position the organisation as a leading voice on river protection and environmental reform.
The role will provide strategic direction and oversight to River Action’s community engagement work, including the River Rescue Kit, Community Toolkit and catchment-based campaigning activities, working closely with the Senior Engagement Coordinator who will lead day-to-day delivery, community support and programme implementation.
Working closely with colleagues across Public Affairs, Campaigns, Communications, Legal and Development, the Engagement Manager will ensure engagement activities contribute directly to organisational priorities and campaigns and that community insights help shape River Action’s policy, legal and campaigning work.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and deliver River Action’s stakeholder engagement strategy.
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Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Develop and implement engagement or public affairs strategies.
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Identify, map and prioritise key stakeholders across government, regulators, business, NGOs, academia and civil society.
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Build and maintain productive relationships with senior external stakeholders.
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Create opportunities for strategic collaboration that advance River Action’s mission and objectives.
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Monitor stakeholder developments and identify opportunities and risks.
Managing Stakeholder and Community Engagement
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Provide strategic leadership and oversight of River Action’s stakeholder and community engagement programme.
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Ensure effective delivery and continuous development of the River Rescue Kit and Community Toolkit as key resources supporting grassroots campaigners and community groups.
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Oversee catchment-based engagement strategies that strengthen community-led action, advocacy and campaigning.
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Work closely with the Senior Engagement Coordinator to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen River Action’s network of stakeholder and community groups, campaigners and partners.
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Ensure insights, evidence and priorities emerging from stakeholders and local communities to inform River Action’s public affairs, policy, legal and campaigning work.
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Monitor the effectiveness and impact of community engagement activities and ensure learning is shared across the organisation.
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Support the development of engagement frameworks, systems and processes that enable effective community mobilisation at scale.
Public Affairs and External Influence
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Support the delivery of River Action’s Public Affairs strategy.
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Build relationships with parliamentarians, political advisers, local authority leaders and relevant government officials.
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Support engagement with regulators including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Ofwat and other relevant bodies.
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Represent River Action in external forums, roundtables, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
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Coordinate stakeholder engagement around key campaigns, policy initiatives and legal actions.
Strategic Partnerships
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Develop partnerships with environmental NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, financiers and businesses.
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Identify opportunities for joint initiatives, campaigns and advocacy activity.
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Strengthen River Action’s position within the wider environmental and public policy landscape.
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Convene strategic partnerships to support policy and campaigning objectives.
Organisational Leadership
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Work closely with the Head of Public Affairs to support delivery of organisational objectives.
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Provide strategic direction, support and oversight to the Senior Engagement Coordinator, ensuring community engagement activity aligns with organisational priorities and objectives.
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Provide stakeholder intelligence and strategic advice to senior leadership.
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Contribute to organisational planning and public affairs priorities.
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Support cross-team working between Public Affairs, Campaigns, Communications, Legal and Fundraising.
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Ensure strong integration between River Action’s community engagement, public affairs, campaigns, communications and legal work.
Communications and Representation
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Act as an ambassador for River Action externally.
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Support media opportunities through stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
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Prepare briefings, stakeholder reports and engagement plans.
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Help identify influential voices and advocates who can amplify River Action’s work.
Monitoring and Reporting
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Maintain stakeholder engagement plans and CRM records.
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Monitor engagement outcomes and report against agreed KPIs.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement activity and recommend improvements.
What you’ll bring
Essential Experience
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Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, external affairs, partnerships or advocacy.
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Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Experience developing and implementing engagement or public affairs strategies.
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Experience overseeing or managing community engagement, organising or grassroots campaigning programmes.
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Experience translating community priorities and local evidence into policy, advocacy or campaigning objectives.
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Experience working across complex stakeholder environments.
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Experience representing an organisation externally.
Essential Knowledge
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Understanding of UK water-related political, regulatory and policy-making processes.
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Understanding of stakeholder engagement and influence strategies.
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Understanding of community engagement, organising and mobilisation approaches.
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Knowledge of environmental, sustainability or public policy issues.
Essential Skills
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Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
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Strong influencing and negotiation abilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong strategic thinking and political awareness.
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Ability to balance strategic stakeholder engagement with community-led campaigning and mobilisation.
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Strong understanding of how grassroots engagement can support policy, legal and public affairs objectives.
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Ability to develop engagement strategies that connect local action with national influence and impact.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder relationships.
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Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Desirable
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Knowledge of water policy, environmental regulation or agricultural policy.
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Experience engaging with Westminster, Whitehall or devolved administrations.
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Experience developing partnerships with businesses and financiers.
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Experience supporting policy or advocacy campaigns.
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Experience working with community-led environmental campaigns or citizen science initiatives.
Why join us?
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Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.
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Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.
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Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.
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Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
Diversity and inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Engagement Manager’:
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your CV (2 pages),
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a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
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a written submission (2 pages) as described below.
Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.
Written submission
The Government is expected to bring forward a Clean Water Bill in Parliament. River Action wants to influence the Bill to secure stronger protections for rivers, hold polluters to account, and deliver measurable improvements in river health.
In no more than 750 words, set out how you would approach this challenge. Your response should explain:
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Which stakeholders you would prioritise engaging with, and why.
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How you would use partnerships, community groups and grassroots evidence to support your objectives.
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How you would measure the success of your approach.
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One significant challenge or risk, and how you would address it.
We are interested in your ability to think strategically, prioritise effectively, and demonstrate how engagement can help deliver policy and environmental change.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5pm on Wednesday 15th July.
Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel.
Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 19th July and 26th July via video conference.
Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead on the development of fundraising support to our 42 cathedrals. A test-and-learn role, with a discovery phase, pilot delivery and the strategic development of programmes, resources and training that are proven to grow fundraised income.
Description
This role is to develop the fundraising support we offer our 42 cathedrals. Church of England cathedrals play a uniquely significant role in national, civic and spiritual life, serving first and foremost as centres of Christian worship and the seat of the bishop, but also as some of the country's most important cultural and community institutions. They act as focal points for diocesan life and as places where people gather for major moments of public celebration and grief, while also contributing extensively to education, music, heritage, tourism and local economies. Their scale, history and openness mean they attract millions of visitors, many of whom are not regular churchgoers, offering space for reflection, creativity and engagement with the Christian story.
However, this breadth of purpose brings significant challenges: cathedrals must balance worship with growing expectations as civic and cultural venues, operate in an increasingly secular and diverse society, and maintain complex historic buildings with limited and often uncertain funding. With many facing structural financial deficits and high costs for maintenance and staffing, alongside reliance on fundraising, grants and visitor income, their long-term sustainability depends on improving and expanding their fundraising activity and successfully developing new income streams while safeguarding their core mission and heritage.
This role is deliberately designed as a test-and-learn function. Its future scope and resourcing will be shaped by the evidence generated through its work. There is a clear expectation that, subject to demonstrated impact, this role will contribute to the development of a sustainable and appropriately resourced model of fundraising support for cathedrals across the Church of England.
This role is a three year fixed term contract.
Closing Date - 19th July 2026
Interviews will take place in Church House, London, on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Responsibilities
The Head of Cathedral Fundraising Development is a newly established role within the Giving Directorate and working alongside the B&C team, responsible for strengthening and developing fundraising capacity across the 42 mainland cathedrals of the Church of England. This role is funded for an initial 3-year period, and there is an expectation this work will grow and develop during this period should the audit and piloting of support in the first twelve months identify the need for ongoing support.
Reporting to the Director of Giving (who will line manage you, agree your work plans and development, and who you will be responsible to for the successful delivery of the agreed work plans) and also accountable to the Director of Bishoprics & Cathedrals (to ensure the work meets the needs of the Bishoprics & Cathedrals department, and aligns with their various work streams), this role will lead a programme of discovery, pilot delivery, and strategic development to determine the most effective models of fundraising support for cathedrals. The postholder will work closely with cathedral leaders, development teams, and national colleagues to build confidence, test approaches, and develop scalable solutions grounded in demonstrable impact. This testing of approaches will involve engaging with, and supporting, cathedrals in their fundraising approaches to high net worth individuals, grant making trusts and others, so that tangible evidence of impact can be seen.
Strategic Development
- Lead a structured audit of fundraising capacity, resources, and opportunities across the cathedral network
- Analyse findings to identify strategic priorities, gaps, and opportunities for development
- Develop a compelling vision and roadmap for national cathedral fundraising support
Pilot Design and Delivery
- Assimilate existing data from cathedrals, the NCIs and others to help shape fundraising pilots so they align business needs with the wider mission of cathedrals
- Design and implement a range of pilot initiatives to test different models of fundraising support (e.g. advisory, shared services, training, or targeted interventions) and to work with a small number of cathedrals to seize immediate opportunities
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of pilots, using both qualitative and quantitative measures
- Iterate and refine approaches based on evidence and learning
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong, trusted relationships with cathedral Deans, Development Directors, Chapters, and senior lay leaders
- Work collaboratively to understand local context and tailor support accordingly
- Act as a credible and influential ambassador for fundraising development across the cathedral network
- Ensure regular visits to cathedrals to develop relationships and build credibility
- Liaise with other Cathedral stakeholders (such as the AEC) to ensure strong alignment of outcomes
- Ensure effective co-ordination with national marketing initiatives of the AEC and others to ensure maximisation of impact
Cross-Directorate Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues across the Giving Directorate to maximise opportunities for cathedrals to benefit from national initiatives, tools, and resources
- Ensure alignment between cathedral fundraising development and wider giving strategy
Partnership with Bishoprics & Cathedrals
- Work in close partnership with the Bishoprics & Cathedrals Department
- Provide regular progress updates to the Director of Bishoprics & Cathedrals
- Contribute to the development of future funding proposals and bids
Impact, Business Case, and Growth
- Develop a robust evidence base to demonstrate impact and value, including evidence of money raised for cathedrals because of this role, as well as evidencing greater awareness of funding opportunities within the cathedral network and documenting new opportunities for funding that this role has established
- Produce clear recommendations for future investment and resourcing
- Shape proposals for scaling successful approaches across the cathedral network
About You
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in senior fundraising roles (philanthropy, trusts, or institutional fundraising)
- Track record of developing or scaling fundraising capability within organisations
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing without direct authority
- Experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Experience designing and evaluating programmes or pilots
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with cathedrals, heritage organisations, or within the Church of England
- Experience of national or network-wide programme development
- Experience contributing to funding bids or strategic investment cases
Skills and Abilities
- Strategic thinking: Ability to translate insight into practical, scalable solutions
- Influencing and relationship-building: Able to quickly build credibility and trust with senior leaders
- Analytical capability: Strong ability to assess capacity, diagnose issues, and evaluate impact
- Programme design: Experience creating and managing pilots or innovation programmes
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, including reporting to senior stakeholders
- Collaboration: Ability to work across teams, departments, and organisational boundaries
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a new, evolving role with high levels of ambiguity
Personal Attributes
- Credible, confident, and able to operate at senior levels
- Curious and insight-driven, with a strong learning mindset
- Resilient and self-starting, able to shape work in an emerging area
- Work effectively remotely as part of a wider dispersed team
- Committed to the mission and values of the Church of England
Qualifications
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Institute of Fundraising) or equivalent experience
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospect Research Manager
Job Title: Prospect Research Manager
Salary: £37,500
Contract Type: Full time (35 hours per week) although 28 hours may be considered; the role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Reporting to: Senior Partnership Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the Prospect Research Manager is to lead prospect development for major gifts, partnerships and business development, driving growth in our pipeline to help Magic Breakfast reach ambitious targets and unlock new income opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead prospect profiling, network mapping, qualification, and intelligence gathering to support the Major Giving and Business Development teams.
- Drive cross-fundraising initiatives to support prospecting, including:
- Developing an inspiring suite of ‘projects for funding’ for potential partners
- Organising in-house prospecting events to deepen engagement
- Coordinating our ‘new business roadshow’ to foster a prospecting culture across account management teams
- Conduct thorough risk screening and due diligence for prospects and, where required, existing partners, in line with Magic Breakfast’s Ethical Fundraising and Due Diligence Policies.
- Deploy varied new business tactics- including cold calling, email outreach, stakeholder mapping, event networking, and LinkedIn engagement- to secure prospect meetings.
- Identify and attend networking events to strengthen relationships and uncover new opportunities.
- Serve as the key link between I&I and Fundraising, ensuring the latest statistics, stories, and case studies are available to craft compelling, theme-based cases for support.
- Establish processes to measure the impact of work in driving new business across Major Giving, Partnerships, and Business Development, and use these insights to create a continuous feedback loop for learning and improvement.
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team.
Shortlisting: 13-15th July
Interview 1: 21st, 22nd, 23rd July
Interview 2 and Informal Panel: 28th, 29th, 30th July
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Manager, Primary Science Teaching Trust
Key info:
- Salary £40,000 - £50,000 p/a (35 hours a week)
- Home based, The role will require regular travel to PSTT’s premises in Bristol (at least 1 day per month)
- Closing midnight Wednesday 15th July 2026
- Annual leave of 28 days, which can be taken flexibly throughout the year plus 3 days to be taken at Christmas
- Enhanced maternity pay and adoption pay, contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution), 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Role
PSTT’s long term vision is: Excellent primary school teaching in every primary school in the UK.
The goal of PSTT is to make science more accessible and attractive to children of primary school age throughout the UK. Research has shown that children’s interest in science is shaped before they leave primary school. That makes it vital for them to have a positive experience of science from their early years onwards.
The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and trusts and foundations There is huge scope to develop both income streams at PSTT as this is a newly created position with the responsibility for growing and further developing these income streams.
This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape the income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing partners with an incredible supporter experience. There will be an element of change as the organisation embeds an internal culture that effectively supports fundraising.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser or manager level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or trusts & foundations pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income. PSTT is an organisation with big ambitions so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 15th July 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on the week commencing Monday 20th July in person.
Part-funded by a generous donation from Backstage Trust, this is a new and pivotal role designed to transform Theatre Centre's fundraising capacity by strengthening systems, increasing income diversity, and building long-term financial resilience. The postholder will play a key role in helping the organisation capitalise on its artistic impact and case for support, while building momentum towards its 75th anniversary in 2028.
This role will keep us focused on our development strategy and will have support from across the whole company: the Board, Executive and the core TC team. We have been steadily building our foundations and have some good funding relationships in place, committed individual givers, a strong, evidenced case for support, some incredible stats and feedback and above all an inspiring and exciting programme of work to offer for young people, artists and teachers across the country.
Our Development Manager will help us to bring in resources so that we can continue share our high-quality, specialist work as far as we can. We see development as a collaborative effort and we understand the need for the whole team to support development, that effective fundraising needs to be resourced with realistic timelines and expectations.
About the Role
Contract type: Fixed term to March 2028
Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE) - we're happy to discuss flexible working patterns that work best for you.
Salary: £24,000 per year (based on £30,000 per year pro rata)
Location: This role can be hybrid or predominantly home based, with some time spent working with colleagues in the office. Theatre Centre is based near Three Bridges station at Unit 4 Crawley Business Centre, Stevenson Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN.
Job Requirements
- A strong affinity with Theatre Centre's mission and a passion for creating opportunities for young people through the arts.
- A values-driven approach, with commitment to equity, inclusion, social justice and environmental responsibility.
- Collaborative, open and transparent working style.
- Comfortable working in a changing environment.
- Proven experience of fundraising within an arts organisation.
- Strong strategic thinking skills.
- Good written communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support and reports.
- Good understanding of the financial context of this work.
- Experience of building and managing relationships with funders, donors and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including data management.
- Experience of monitoring and reporting to demonstrate impact.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work flexibly under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Job Responsibilities
The Development Manager will lead delivery of a phased fundraising strategy:
Phase 1 - Foundation: Build on our strong systems and processes and give us consistency in fundraising delivery, including building a robust pipeline of Trusts & Foundations and developing place-based income in Crawley and the Gatwick area.
Phase 2 - Private Phase: Expand individual giving by deepening relationships, developing major donors, and securing multi-year funding partnerships.
Phase 3 - Public Bring together all strategic and fundraising priorities in our 75th year, amplifying them into a public campaign that advocates for our change-making work.
If you'd like more information you're welcome to visit our website and download the job pack.
ACCESS AND INCLUSION
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from communities that are underrepresented in the cultural workforce, particularly when considering disability, class and ethnicity, and people whose lived experience reflects the communities we work with. We guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the post and have a budget to support access.
Collaborating with young people to write a better future
The Head of Commercial Partnerships is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering Jericho's corporate engagement and partnership strategy.
The postholder will build and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, funders and strategic partners to create employment pathways for participants, generate income for Jericho's social enterprises and unlock wider support through corporate fundraising, social value partnerships, volunteering and advocacy.
Working across multiple areas of the organisation, the role will act as a bridge between Jericho's employability, enterprise and income generation functions, ensuring partnerships deliver meaningful social impact while strengthening the organisation's long-term sustainability.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Jericho's corporate engagement strategy and become a key external ambassador for one of Birmingham's leading employment-focused charities.
We would consider 0.8 FTE for the right candidate. The successful applicant must have the Right to Work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
What you’ll be doing:
Strategic Leadership
- With support from the Director of Income Generation, develop and deliver Jericho's Commercial Partnerships Strategy.
- Identify opportunities to increase income, employment outcomes and social impact through external partnerships.
- Contribute to organisational strategy, business planning and growth objectives.
- Monitor partnership performance and provide regular reporting on outcomes, income generation and impact.
- Act as a senior ambassador for Jericho across Birmingham and the wider region.
Employer Engagement and Employment Pathways
- Build and maintain relationships with employers across a range of sectors.
- Create opportunities for work placements, work experience, internships and employment pathways for participants.
- Develop employer partnerships that support individuals facing significant barriers to employment.
- Work closely with People Support and Employability teams to understand participant needs and identify suitable opportunities.
- Promote inclusive employment practices and encourage employers to recruit from underrepresented groups.
Corporate Partnerships and Business Development
- Identify and secure new business opportunities for Jericho's social enterprises.
- Develop relationships with procurement teams, HR leaders, CSR teams and senior decision-makers.
- Promote the commercial services offered by Jericho's enterprises and identify opportunities for growth.
- Create strategic partnerships that deliver both commercial value and social impact.
- Support the development of new enterprise opportunities and routes to market.
- Identify opportunities arising from corporate social responsibility and social value commitments.
External Representation
- Represent Jericho at networking events, conferences, business forums and partnership meetings.
- Build Jericho's profile within Birmingham's business community.
- Deliver presentations and pitches to senior stakeholders.
- Develop relationships with key influencers, business leaders and strategic partners.
Who are we looking for?
Essential
- Significant experience in corporate partnerships, business development, employer engagement, relationship management.
- Proven ability to build and maintain high-value strategic relationships.
- Experience developing partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how businesses operate.
- Excellent communication, networking and presentation skills.
- Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into tangible results.
- Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
- An appreciation of and sympathy with The Jericho Foundation's Christian roots and values, and a commitment to its mission of supporting people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, social enterprise, employability or recruitment sectors.
- Knowledge of Birmingham's business landscape and key employers.
- Experience securing corporate funding, sponsorship or social value partnerships.
- Understanding of supported employment and employability programmes.
- Experience managing budgets, income targets or commercial contracts.
About JERICHO
JERICHO is an award-winning Birmingham-based charity and family of six social enterprises. We provide supported work opportunities for people facing extreme challenges in getting a job and have been helping people across Birmingham into employment for over 30 years. We primarily support marginalised young people and survivors of modern slavery. What makes our model so effective is the way we combine work placements with individualised wrap-around support, training and a range of targeted activities. Our approach is focused on helping people address the issues that are affecting their life chances, build skills and confidence and ultimately become more employable.
INTERVIEWS ARE PLANNED IN PERSON ON TUESDAY 11th AUGUST 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Lead a Team. Shape Lives. Help Build the Future.
At Where Next, we believe that adults with learning disabilities deserve more than simply being cared for. They deserve opportunities, friendships, purpose and the chance to achieve their potential. For over 40 years, Where Next has supported adults with learning disabilities to develop skills, gain confidence, contribute to their communities and lead fulfilling lives. Many of the people we support have been part of the Where Next family for many years, and the trusted relationships they build with our staff are fundamental to their wellbeing, development and happiness. As we enter an exciting new chapter in our history, we are looking for an exceptional Site Manager – Learning Disabilities to help lead one of our services.
Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Executive
Location: Remote
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Fill Time
Are you a confident relationship-builder with a passion for purpose-driven work? Do you know how to turn conversations into long-term support and meaningful partnerships?
We’re looking for a Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Executive to join our passionate fundraising team in a remote, full-time role working 35 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident relationship-builder to help grow income from high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners and trusts, supporting life-changing services across the UK.
At The Forward Trust, we help people break cycles of addiction, homelessness and offending to build positive futures. With around 40% of our workforce in active recovery and/or with lived experience of the criminal justice system, our team is proof that change is possible.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining an ambitious and supportive fundraising team responsible for generating £2.3 million annually to power our vital Recovery and Belonging services. Strong foundations are already in place, now we need someone exceptional to help take us further.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Identify and engage new high-net-worth donors and corporate partners
- Support delivery of major giving, company support and legacy strategies
- Build tailored stewardship journeys that inspire long-term support
- Manage a portfolio of existing supporters and promising prospects
- Create compelling proposals, impact reports and donor communications
- Support applications to corporate foundations and funding opportunities
- Help shape donor-facing materials that showcase our mission and impact
- Coordinate events, visits and cultivation opportunities
- Represent The Forward Trust externally with confidence and passion
- Maintain accurate CRM records and donor data
- Collaborate across the wider fundraising team to maximise results
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in fundraising, partnerships or relationship management
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- A proactive, target-driven mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Passion for social impact and changing lives
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and excited by the chance to grow transformational partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work
Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Drive meaningful change for disabled children while building your career in corporate partnerships. This role offers the chance to secure major new business partnerships that directly fund life-changing equipment for children who need it most.
Location: Remote with 3 days in the office per month
About Newlife
As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll drive sustainable income growth through acquiring new corporate partners and managing existing supporters. This role focuses heavily on proactive business development, working with our stock donation team to identify, approach and secure new corporate supporters.
New Business Development:
- Develop and deliver a corporate new business strategy to secure significant income growth
- Identify, research and prioritise prospective corporate partners aligned with Newlife's mission
- Build and manage a strong pipeline across retail, logistics, manufacturing, professional services and consumer brands
- Generate opportunities through networking, outreach, referrals, events and LinkedIn engagement
- Lead on preparing tailored pitches, proposals and presentations
- Conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings with senior decision-makers including CSR, ESG, HR, marketing and executive teams
Partnership Types:
- Charity of the Year
- Strategic partnerships
- Cause-related marketing
- Employee fundraising
- Sponsorship and payroll giving
- Corporate volunteering
- Gifts in kind
Account Management:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of corporate partners to maximise long-term value
- Deliver excellent stewardship and relationship management
- Create impactful partnership plans and reports demonstrating social impact
- Identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships through multi-year agreements
Performance Management:
- Deliver agreed income and KPI targets for corporate fundraising
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and reporting
- Monitor ROI and ensure partnerships deliver strong value
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience in corporate fundraising, sales, business development or account management
- Strong track record of securing new business and achieving income or revenue targets
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- Confident presenter with strong written proposal and pitch-writing abilities
- Commercially aware with ability to identify mutually beneficial partnership opportunities
- Highly organised with strong pipeline and project management skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven
- Passionate about improving outcomes for disabled children
Essential Skills:
- Strategic thinking and communication
- Negotiation and relationship management
- Resilience and persistence
- Commercial awareness and collaboration
- Initiative and creativity
Desirable:
- Charity sector experience
- Knowledge of CSR, ESG and corporate giving trends
- Experience using CRM databases such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge or Donorflex
- Existing network of corporate contacts
If you're ready to build meaningful partnerships that change children's lives while advancing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our mission.
The UK’s largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children.


Philanthropy Manager
·£45,000 plus benefits
·Remote with occasional travel to regional offices in Burgess Hill or York offices
·Closing midnight Friday 17th July 2026
·Annual leave allowance / any other stand out benefits
Role
Brainkind is the UK’s leading charity that supports people that have been affected by brain injury. The charity provides a range of services that includes innovative rehabilitation and ongoing support to ensure that there is life after brain injury.
The organisation provides support to individuals at all stages of their rehabilitation. This includes
·Supported living
·Neurological Centres
·Residential homes
·Hospitals
The Philanthropy Manager is responsible for leading the leadership and development of Brainkinds philanthropy fundraising activities. This role will focus on the delivery of Brainkind’s capital fundraising initiatives, cultivation and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals and grow strategic corporate partnerships. This is a newly created role that will play an integral part of the Brainkind fundraising strategy.
The primary duties for the role will include
·Develop and deliver capital fundraising strategies to support major infrastructure and service development projects
- Identify and secure major gifts (£25k+) to support capital appeals.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and prospective major donors.
- Identify, research, and cultivate new prospects through networking, events, and relationship mapping.
- Develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind’s mission and values.
- Secure new corporate partnerships including strategic, multi-year, and employee engagement partnerships.
Experience and skills required for the role will include
·Previous experience of working in a philanthropy focused role with understanding of engaging with high-net-worth individuals, potential major donors and corporate partners.
·Strong organizational and planning skills
·Excellent relationship management and donor stewardship skills
·Strong verbal and written communication skills
·IT literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office and an in-house CRM system
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Friday 17th July 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on the week commencing Monday 27thJuly 2026via Teams.


