13 Senior philanthropy manager jobs in Brighton, East Sussex

Team:Research & Engagement (Philanthropy & Partnerships) 

Location:Remotely in the UK only

Work pattern:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Salary:Up to £38,918.33 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 Proposition Writer: 

• The Proposition Writer is a key communications role within the Philanthropy and Partnerships Research and Engagement team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to bring our work to life, translating complex programmes and strategic priorities into compelling, donor focused narratives and materials.
• Through the development of bespoke propositions, investment cases, impact reporting and supporting assets, you will help connect donors and partners to the change their support can make, inspiring confidence, commitment and long-term investment in Cats Protection’s mission ultimately helping to improve cat welfare.

About the Research and Engagement team: 

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate. 

• 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 Proposition Writer: 

• Experience of developing clear, persuasive cases for support, working with internal colleagues to translate complex programmes or strategic priorities into compelling, fundable propositions
• Experience of producing high quality proposals and supporting materials for high value audiences, including Major Donors, philanthropic trusts and foundations, and/or corporate partners.
• Experience of working collaboratively across team
• Experience of delivering high quality written work with minimal supervisio
• Experience of managing a busy workload with competing prioritie
• Confidence working with senior internal stakeholders, contributing effectively to discussions around priorities, messaging and narrative development.

What we can offer you: 

• range of health benefits 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. 

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing. 

• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 6th October 2026

Virtual interview date: 19th & 20th October 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 

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes. 

Senior Philanthropy Lead

We are seeking an experienced relationship-led fundraiser to grow high-value support, develop major donor relationships and help drive ambitious income growth.

Salary: £40,000-£44,000pa
Location: Remote – Travel required for donor meetings and events
Hours: Full time – Compressed Hours, 9 day fortnight also considered
Closing date:  24th September 2026 – CV’s will be reviewed on a rolling basis

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced major donor, philanthropy or partnership fundraiser to take a leading role in developing high-value relationships for a national Christian charity tackling poverty across the UK.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will help shape and deliver the major donor strategy, driving sustainable, multi-year income growth and managing some of the charity’s most significant supporter relationships, including gifts of £10,000 to £100,000+.

You will lead and develop a small philanthropy team while building meaningful relationships with existing and prospective supporters and partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering major donor strategy, growth plans, pipelines and KPIs
• Managing and growing a portfolio of high-value relationships
• Identifying and cultivating new donors, supporters and opportunities
• Creating compelling proposals, funding opportunities and personalised engagement plans
• Leading face-to-face meetings and representing the charity at high-level events
• Working with senior colleagues, including the CEO, to deepen supporter engagement
• Line managing and developing members of the philanthropy team
• Using CRM data and insight to track performance and identify opportunities
• Delivering agreed annual philanthropy income and engagement targets

About you

You may already be working in major donor fundraising or philanthropy, or you could bring strong partnership fundraising experience with the relationship-building and income-generation skills to make the move into this role.

You will bring:

• Strong major donor, philanthropy or partnership fundraising experience
• A track record of securing significant income through major gifts, partnerships or high-value relationships
• At least three years’ experience in fundraising, partnerships or relationship management
• The ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with people of influence
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills
• Line management or people development experience
• Strategic thinking and the ability to manage pipelines, budgets and income forecasts
• The confidence to engage senior stakeholders and develop new opportunities
• Flexibility to travel across the UK, including occasional evening and weekend commitments

Above all, you will be a natural relationship builder who can inspire people, understand what motivates them and turn strong relationships into meaningful long-term support.

About the organisation

You will be joining a national Christian charity committed to tackling poverty and transforming lives. The organisation works alongside churches, supporters and communities to help people facing financial crisis and build a growing movement for change.

This is a collaborative, ambitious and deeply relational organisation where Christian faith is central to its mission and culture.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Major Donor Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Major Gifts Manager, Senior Philanthropy Manager, High Value Relationships Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Strategic Partnerships Manager or Senior Fundraising Manager.

Please note: The charity can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Philanthropy Manager (part-time) role. This position involves cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic donors to support impactful education programmes in developing regions, through personalised engagement and strategic fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, approach, and manage relationships with prospective and existing donors to secure significant gifts.
• Develop and implement tailored donor engagement plans, including face-to-face meetings, events, and written communications.
• Organise and support high-quality fundraising events and engagement opportunities to cultivate relationships and generate income.
• Research potential new donors, funding streams, and opportunities, supporting proposal and report development.
• Manage donor records and interactions accurately within CRM systems, ensuring timely acknowledgements and stewardship follow-up.
• Provide administrative support to senior stakeholders for supporter meetings, communications, and scheduling.
• Collaborate across teams to optimise donor engagement strategies, leveraging learnings from past activities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the organisation’s programmes, impact, and funding needs to inspire supporter confidence.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in developing relationships and securing funding from high-net-worth individuals or philanthropic sources.
• Confident in designing and delivering personalised, high-quality engagement and stewardship activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, capable of inspiring and motivating supporters.
• Demonstrable organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong IT proficiency, including experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Genuine commitment to the organisation’s mission and values, with an understanding of international development and education sectors.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 (£40,000 - £45,000 FTE)
• Location: Remote – UK based
• Contract: Part-time (3 days a week) - 9-month FTC
• Start: October 12th 

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Join Brightside and help transform the futures of young people facing barriers by securing the funding and partnerships that make life-changing mentoring possible. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to play a key role in growing our impact across the UK.

Brightside is the UK's leading online mentoring provider, connecting young people with relatable role models so they can make confident and informed decisions about the future. Since 2003, we've supported more than 178,000 young people and facilitated over three million messages between mentoring pairs on our safe and secure online mentoring platform.

We're looking for a talented Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to help deliver our growth ambitions. Working closely with the CEO and Senior Partnerships Manager, you'll play a key role in securing the funding and partnerships that enable Brightside to expand its reach and impact.

What you'll be doing

• Identifying funding opportunities from trusts and foundations
• Writing compelling grant applications, proposals and reports
• Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospective funders
• Supporting stewardship and relationship management with funders and partners
• Contributing to wider partnership and philanthropy activity, including prospect research and proposal development

What we're looking for

• A proven track record of securing grants from trusts and foundations
• Excellent bid-writing and written communication skills
• Experience managing fundraising pipelines and multiple deadlines
• Strong relationship-building and organisational skills
• A passion for creating opportunities for young people and strong alignment with Brightside's mission and values

Why join us?

• Remote working, with opportunities to connect in person
• Flexible working arrangements
• A friendly, ambitious and supportive team culture
• The opportunity to help more young people access the support, networks and confidence they need to succeed

For full details of the role, responsibilities, person specification, benefits and application process, please see the attached job description.

Kentown Africa Foundation is an ambitious UK grant-making charity with a clear mission: to improve the health and wellbeing of children across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Kentown Africa Foundation is looking to recruit a Head of Finance and Operations at an exciting stage in the organisation’s development.

About us

Every child deserves the opportunity to survive, thrive and reach their full potential. Kentown Africa Foundation is a UK-based grant-making foundation dedicated to making that a reality for children across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Foundation provides funding to organisations, partnerships and innovative programmes that strengthen health systems, improve access to quality healthcare and create sustainable, lasting change.

Its approach is deliberately collaborative and locally led, working with trusted partners, healthcare professionals, researchers and community organisations to support evidence-based interventions and stronger healthcare systems for the future.

This is a relatively small but ambitious organisation, with a team bringing together expertise across global health, philanthropy, grant-making and programme management. The Foundation is supported by an experienced Board of Trustees and is now building its infrastructure and capacity for its next stage of growth.

About you

This is a broad and influential finance role, reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the Senior Management Team.

The Head of Finance and Operations will take overall responsibility for the finance function, providing high-quality financial information, strong financial controls and effective financial governance, while also playing an important role in the organisation's wider operations.

You will be a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, helping to shape financial strategy, budgets and forecasts and providing the financial insight needed to support grant-making decisions.

A particularly interesting aspect of the role is the grant finance oversight. You will work closely with the Head of Grants to assess funding applications, monitor the financial performance of funded projects, review grantee budgets and reports, and help strengthen financial capacity within partner organisations.

The role will also have responsibility for statutory accounts and audit, Charity SORP compliance, tax, payroll and pensions, as well as company secretarial and governance responsibilities. There is also an opportunity to contribute to the development of IT systems, risk management and wider organisational processes.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a qualified accountant or an accountant qualified by experience who combines strong technical finance expertise with a genuinely strategic and hands-on approach.

You are likely to have senior finance experience within a charity, grant-making organisation, international development organisation or another complex not-for-profit environment, although relevant experience from other sectors will also be considered.

You will bring:

• Strong financial management, analysis and strategic planning skills
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial risk management
• Experience preparing statutory accounts, ideally within the charity sector and under Charity SORP
• Experience of financial governance and reporting to Boards or senior stakeholders
• The ability to critically evaluate existing processes and identify improvements
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems – ideally QuickBooks
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail

Above all, this role would suit someone who enjoys being part of a small, collaborative organisation, is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and wants their financial expertise to have a meaningful impact.

What’s on offer?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing international philanthropic organisation at an important point in its development.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape the finance function of a growing and ambitious charity
• Work closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board
• Have a genuine influence on financial strategy, governance and organisational development
• Play a key role in ensuring grant funding is managed effectively and delivers maximum impact
• Work alongside experienced partners, healthcare professionals and organisations working to improve children's healthcare
• Enjoy flexible remote working, with 22.5 hours per week over 3–4 days
• Benefit from a generous leave policy
• Receive an enhanced pension scheme and employee benefits
• Have opportunities for travel where applicable

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible, genuinely influential part-time role and want to use your expertise to support an organisation with a clear and meaningful purpose, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law for a candidate pack

Closing date: 24th October

Interview date: 5th November

Sightsavers is looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Major Donor Fundraising to lead the next phase of growth for our high value individual giving programme. This role can be worked full time or part time, with a minimum of four days per week, and is UK based with regular travel to our Haywards Heath office.

As part of the Fundraising and Marketing directorate, you will develop and deliver a long-term major donor strategy, lead a specialist team and personally manage a focused portfolio of high value donors and prospects. The role will focus on supporters giving £10,000 or more per year, while also strengthening nurture and loyalty programmes that help build a sustainable future pipeline of philanthropic support.

Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, technical leadership, programme delivery, finance, planning and senior leadership, you will identify compelling funding opportunities and help build strong cases for support. You will also represent Sightsavers externally with donors, prospects, philanthropy advisers, wealth advisers and sector networks.

We would like to hear from confident and collaborative senior fundraisers with experience of leading or managing a high value fundraising programme. You will bring a strong track record of securing, cultivating and stewarding significant gifts, including six-figure prospects, alongside the ability to use data and insight to manage pipelines, forecast income and support decision-making. You will also bring the relationship-building skills to work effectively with trustees, senior leaders, high net worth individuals and external advisers.

Application and interview process
To apply, please complete an application through our recruitment portal by uploading an up-to-date CV and answering the job-specific questions. We are particularly interested in understanding your motivation for applying. We anticipate a two-stage interview process, with first interviews from w/c 12 October and second-round interviews expected w/c 19 or 26 October 2026. The process will include a role-specific presentation task at first interview stage, and one interview will be held in person at our Haywards Heath office. We would like the successful candidate to start by the end of January 2027.

Sightsavers is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Philanthropic Partnerships Lead – Trusts and Foundations (parental leave cover)

Application Closing Date: 9th October 2026

Location: Remote or hybrid working within the UK (preferably within regular commuting distance to London); individuals will be required to attend episodic in-person office days in London as needed and additional external facing events as prescribed by the organisation. This role requires applicants to be able to show that they have the right to work in the UK.

Term: full time - 35 hours a week. This is a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months covering parental leave. Ideally looking for a candidate to commence the role from November 2026.

Organisation: Global Greengrants Fund UK

Salary: Salaries at Global Greengrants Fund UK (GGF UK) are dependent on applicable salary scales, internal pay policies including equity considerations and budget. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, GGF UK has moved away from salary negotiation processes for any candidate. Our best offer for this position is £70,600 per annum.

Benefits: We have improved our benefits package and we now offer 10% employer’s pension contribution, remote and flexible remote working, generous family and sick leave, employee assistance programme, health and life insurances, 28 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.

About Global Greengrants Fund

Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries.  GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.

Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations: one located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of sixteen staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.

Global Greengrants Fund has experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels as part of our ongoing transformative journey.

The Role

The Philanthropic Partnerships Lead – Trusts & Foundations will contribute to Global Greengrants Fund UK’s fundraising and partnership objectives by stewarding a portfolio of existing and new Trust & Foundation supporters to secure significant restricted and unrestricted grants and donations for the organisation. Working as part of the Philanthropic Partnerships team and reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships, the postholder will also collaborate closely with colleagues across the global organisation Global Greengrants Fund, particularly within the Programmes, External Relations and Finance functions.

The Candidate Profile

The post holder will be an experienced, senior-level fundraising leader with a track record of securing and developing successful collaborations with trusts, foundations and partner organisations to achieve ambitious income goals; extensive experience in developing pitches, proposals, and fundraising products; and a strong interest in environmental justice, international development or human rights issues. They will have an extensive knowledge of the funding and philanthropy sectors in the UK and Europe; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and be confident in engaging a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including at senior levels.

The candidate will excel in relationship building and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex relationships and politics. With excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, they will be adept at developing compelling proposals, presentations, reports, and other fundraising materials. Additionally, they will demonstrate strategic, innovative, and analytical thinking, with a strong capacity for complex problem-solving and decision-making.

The right candidate will understand Global Greengrants Fund’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of Global Greengrants Fund and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role. They will value transparency and accountability, demonstrating strong critical thinking, strategic risk management, and the ability to influence and resolve differences across boundaries. With a high degree of self-awareness and insight, the candidate will excel in building strong interpersonal relationships, both within and outside the organisation, and possess outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

How to Apply

Please review the full job description and person specification on our website and submit your application via email. Please note that the email address to address your application is listed in the job advert on our website. 

In your application, please send a copy of your current CV and covering letter by 9th October 2026 at 23:00 GMT.  You will need to submit these in English. If you’re intrigued by this position but feel like you don’t fit the profile precisely, please still apply. You can ask questions or seek further information to feel able to apply by emailing us.

We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Head of Finance and Operations

We are seeking an experienced finance and operations professional to provide strategic leadership within a growing environmental charity.

Salary: £60,000 FTE, £48,000 actual
Location: Home-based, UK, with some travel to London and occasional UK travel
Hours: 28 hours per week, four days
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 4 October

Interviews: First round on 13 & 14 October; Second round 16 October

About the role

This is a broad and influential senior leadership role covering finance, governance, operations, people and organisational development.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, you will ensure the charity has the financial insight, effective systems and strong infrastructure needed to deliver its ambitions. You will also deputise for the Executive Director occasionally and provide line management for support functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial operations, controls, budgeting, cash flow forecasting and management reporting
• Producing statutory accounts and managing the annual audit
• Monitoring restricted, designated and unrestricted funds
• Supporting the Board and Finance Committee with clear reporting, papers and effective governance
• Overseeing organisational risk, compliance, data protection, cyber security, insurance and business continuity
• Improving HR, IT, CRM, digital and operational systems
• Leading the responsible adoption of digital tools, automation and AI
• Coordinating organisational workplans and monitoring delivery against strategic priorities
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employment processes and staff development
• Supporting an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing remote working culture

About you

You will be a qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT accountant with at least seven years’ experience in finance and operations management, ideally within a charity or similarly values-led organisation.

You will also bring:

• Experience across HR, IT, risk, data protection and health and safety
• Strong financial planning, reporting and analytical skills
• Knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheets and CRM systems
• Experience managing and developing people
• Strategic thinking and proven project management skills
• Confidence working with trustees and producing board-level reports
• An understanding of how organisational systems support small, remote teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, self-directed approach

Knowledge of charity governance, philanthropy, Salesforce, Xero or digital transformation would be advantageous. An interest in environmental issues and improving the planet for future generations is also welcomed.

About the organisation

You will join a UK environmental charity working to strengthen philanthropy and increase its impact in response to the climate and nature emergency.

The organisation supports a significant network of funders, advisers and fundraisers by sharing research and expertise, building relationships and encouraging greater investment in environmental causes.

It is a fully remote organisation with a culture founded on kindness, trust, inclusion and mutual respect. Benefits include flexible working, a 7% employer pension contribution, learning and development opportunities, and additional discretionary closure between Christmas and New Year.

Applications are encouraged from people who may not meet every element of the person specification. Adjustments can be made to support an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Finance Director, Director of Finance and Operations, Head of Finance, Head of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, Charity Finance Director, Head of Resources or Director of Resources.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People.

GLAN’s mission is to use the law to challenge powerful actors and secure justice for people and communities affected by human rights abuses and environmental harm. Through strategic litigation, advocacy and collaboration with partners, we work to hold those responsible to account and contribute to lasting change.

The Head of Income Generation is a significant leadership position at GLAN, responsible for leading our small, high-performing fundraising team and driving the organisation’s income generation strategy at an exciting point in its development. The fundraising team comprises three people, including this role.

The successful candidate will join GLAN in the final year of our current three-year fundraising strategy, with an exciting opportunity to help shape and lead the development of our next strategy for 2027–30. With a growing portfolio of new projects and opportunities, this is a particularly important moment for GLAN’s development.

We have a strong and established pipeline of committed, long-term supporters across trusts, foundations and philanthropy, providing a solid foundation on which to build. At the same time, GLAN is investing in diversifying its income. Our individual giving programme has recently launched, and 2027 is our first year of participation in challenge events, creating new opportunities to grow our supporter base and develop new sources of income.

The Head of Income Generation will lead a multi-income-stream fundraising function, balancing the stewardship and growth of established funding relationships with the development of new opportunities. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on income generation and relationship management, working closely with programme teams and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that GLAN’s ambitious work is financially sustainable.

This is an opportunity for an experienced fundraising leader to play a central role in shaping GLAN’s next phase of growth, strengthening our financial resilience and helping to ensure that our work can continue to deliver meaningful change.

Global Head of Communications and Marketing

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on communications leader to shape the global profile of an international heritage charity and its commercial work.

Position: Global Head of Communications and Marketing
Location: Home-based in the UK, with frequent travel to London and international travel as required
Salary: £52,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: 4 October 2026

The closing date may be brought forward if a high volume of applications is received.

About the Role

This is an influential leadership role responsible for developing and delivering a global communications and marketing strategy across multiple countries, audiences and channels.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will help position the organisation as a leading heritage charity, a trusted partner for commercial collaborations and a powerful advocate for artisans and cultural heritage.

Combining strategic leadership with practical delivery, you will oversee brand, marketing, media relations, digital communications, thought leadership and internal communications. You will also lead a fully remote communications team and work closely with creative, commercial, fundraising and country teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering a multi-year global communications and marketing strategy
• Strengthening the organisation’s brand and reputation across commercial, philanthropic and public audiences
• Leading global media relations, public affairs and crisis communications
• Overseeing digital channels, content, newsletters and audience engagement
• Supporting the promotion of artisan collections, exhibitions and commercial partnerships
• Developing communications that support fundraising, philanthropy and donor engagement
• Creating consistent global messaging, brand standards and approval processes
• Supporting major events, launches and external speaking opportunities
• Leading, developing and setting clear expectations for the communications team
• Managing budgets, performance measures and communications reporting

About You

You will be a highly capable and collaborative communications leader who can combine strategic judgement with creativity, organisation and attention to detail.

You will bring:

• Significant senior-level communications, marketing or corporate affairs experience
• Experience developing organisation-wide communications strategies
• A strong background in brand, reputation and media relations
• Digital communications, content and audience engagement expertise
• Experience leading and developing communications teams
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills
• Confidence advising senior leaders and supporting high-profile stakeholders
• Experience working across multiple countries, regions or cultures

Experience within cultural heritage, arts, luxury, creative industries or international development would be particularly valuable. Applications are welcomed from candidates qualified through experience.

About the Organisation

The organisation is an international charity supporting artisans and communities to protect and revitalise cultural heritage. Working across several countries, it provides training, healthcare, education and access to international markets.

Through its charitable and commercial activity, the organisation helps artisans generate sustainable incomes while preserving traditional skills, historic places and cultural identity.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of Communications, Head of Marketing, Director of Communications, Global Communications Director, Brand and Communications Director, Head of Corporate Affairs, Head of External Affairs or Marketing and Communications Director.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

As an Officer in ImpactEd Evaluation you will project manage evaluation partnerships with schools, trusts and education organisations, from Theory of Change and evaluation design through data collection and analysis to reporting, with the support of a project sponsor. You will work directly with partners, keep projects on track and in scope, and help partners understand and act on what their data is telling them.

We are open to a range of experience and backgrounds. Prior experience in any of consultancy and partnership management, data analysis and report writing, research and evaluation, or the UK education system is likely to be particularly useful. What matters most is a curiosity about what works for young people and the discipline to get things done well.

Officers lead the delivery of specific projects and engagements with support, contribute to revenue generation and service delivery, and mentor junior colleagues.

Partnerships and delivery Project manage evaluation partnerships, coordinating delivery and often leading much of it, with support from a project sponsor. Drive partnerships forward through proactive communication and follow-up, build partner buy-in by involving different stakeholders, and manage scope and the risk of over- or under-delivery.

Evaluation design Facilitate evaluation design with partners: create Theories of Change, design research questions, identify outcome measures and measurement tools, and bring these together in an evaluation framework.

Data collection and analysis Identify suitable approaches to recruiting research participants and facilitate quantitative and qualitative data collection (surveys, existing school data, focus groups and interviews), using our School Impact Platform. Carry out simple inferential statistics independently and more advanced analysis with support, including the data cleaning and matching needed to get data ready.

Reporting and insight Engage with partners to understand the context and purpose of a report and agree the output accordingly. Synthesise the key messages from a complex set of data and report them in an accessible, concise way that fits the partner's context and helps them act.

Colleagues, practice and Group Plan and manage your time, give and act on constructive feedback, communicate openly about progress and blockers, and mentor junior colleagues. There is no direct business development target, but you will contribute to proposals and renewals, and take part in Group-wide work, residentials and professional development.

Beder is looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and hands-on Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to lead the next stage of our growth.

Beder was established in memory of Beder Mirjan, who sadly took his own life in 2017 at the age of 18. Since then, we have spent the past eight years working to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention, challenge stigma and, increasingly, provide tangible support to people who need it.

The focus of our work is the Beder Therapy Voucher programme, through which we fund free therapy for people (18+) across the UK as we all need someone to talk to with demand for that support growing significantly.

Until now, much of Beder's fundraising has been founder-led, supported by an incredible network of ambassadors, partners, businesses and individuals. We have built exciting partnerships across sport, business, entertainment and hospitality whilst creating a charity with an engaged community and an ambitious vision for the future.

We are now ready to build a dedicated and sustainable fundraising function so we are looking for someone who can take ownership of that journey.

This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to manage an existing fundraising programme as we are looking for someone who enjoys building one. Whilst working closely with our founder, trustees and wider team, you will develop and execute Beder's fundraising strategy, building sustainable income across corporate partnerships, major donors, trusts and foundations, individual giving, campaigns and events.

You will inherit a compelling cause, an established brand, strong relationships and a growing pipeline of opportunities – but you will also have the freedom to shape how Beder approaches fundraising for the future.

We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable developing a fundraising strategy, writing a compelling funding proposal, meeting a potential corporate partner and picking up the phone to a prospective supporter.

Above all, we want someone who believes in what Beder is trying to achieve and wants to roll their sleeves up and help us build something special.

Our immediate objective is to develop a diversified fundraising programme capable of sustaining our Beder Therapy Voucher service enabling Beder to meet the growing demand for free therapy while continuing to expand our wider mental health and suicide prevention work.

The successful candidate will have significant autonomy to develop the strategy, partnerships and fundraising infrastructure required to achieve that.

We are open to candidates from a range of fundraising backgrounds and would particularly welcome experience across corporate partnerships, philanthropy/major donors, trusts and foundations and strategic fundraising.

Experience within mental health is welcome but is not essential.

What matters most is that you are an outstanding relationship builder, an effective fundraiser and someone excited by the opportunity to help take a small, ambitious charity into its next chapter.