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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.
Registered Charity
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Provides free therapy for those 18+ nationwide whilst taking a unique approach to softly raising awareness around mental health and suicide prevention
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Who we are
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.
What you’ll do
Reports to: Fundraising Manager
Location: Remote, with occasional travel for funder and staff meetings 4-5 times a year
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious fundraising team. IPSEA has a proven track record of successfully securing grants for core costs and projects. You will be responsible for researching new funding opportunities, preparing and submitting tailored applications and reports, and managing relationships with funders through thoughtful and timely stewardship. You will also have the opportunity to shape the early development of our strategies in major gifts and wider philanthropy and contribute to this work into the future.
This is a key role in IPSEA’s fundraising strategy and will help secure long-term financial sustainability for our services.
If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND and would like to use your fundraising skills at IPSEA, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Healthcare cash plan
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata if part-time).
To apply
Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 October 2026.
First-round interviews: on 16 October in London, with second-round interviews (online) in the week commencing 19 October 2026.
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Registered Charity
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We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law
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Lead Youth Worker
Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK, Salford
Hours: 32 (0.8 FTE)
Contract: Fixed term contract (12 months)
Salary: £22,695 per annum (£28,369 FTE)
Want to help young people thrive and reach their full potential?
Want to lead high-quality youth work, mentoring and community programmes?
Want to support and develop a passionate team making a difference in Salford?
Oasis believes every person matters and works to build thriving communities where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK is part of the wider Oasis family and delivers a range of youth and community services that support young people, families and the wider community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Youth Worker to join our team. Based at Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK, you will lead our youth work provision, delivering mentoring, youth clubs, holiday activities and detached youth work within local communities. You will play a key role in supporting young people aged 10 to 16 to overcome barriers, raise aspirations and access positive opportunities.
As Lead Youth Worker, you will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and supervision to a small team of youth workers and volunteers, ensuring the delivery of safe, inclusive and high-quality youth work provision. You will work closely with schools, community partners and statutory services to support young people through both targeted interventions and universal youth provision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK's youth work programme, including Friday Night Youth Club, holiday activities and detached youth work.
- Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small group mentoring for young people aged 10 to 16.
- Provide leadership, supervision and support to youth workers and volunteers.
- Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with young people, supporting their personal, social and emotional development.
- Engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach young people through targeted interventions, outreach and detached youth work.
- Work with schools, families, statutory agencies and community partners to ensure young people receive appropriate support.
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all young people.
- Support young people to access volunteering, leadership and personal development opportunities.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on programme outcomes and impact.
- Represent Oasis within local networks, partnerships and community events.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of Oasis youth provision across MediaCityUK.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, participation and youth voice.
- Work flexibly across evenings, weekends, school holidays and community settings as required.
The Successful Post Holder Must Have
- A relevant Youth & Community Work qualification (Level 3 or above), or significant equivalent experience within the sector.
- Experience delivering youth work, mentoring or community-based programmes with children and young people.
- Experience supporting, supervising or working alongside staff or volunteers.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and effective youth work practice.
- Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working collaboratively with schools, community organisations and statutory services.
- The ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.
- A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good IT and administrative skills.
- A commitment to the Oasis ethos, values and safeguarding responsibilities.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.
Interviews will take place online on Monday 28th September 2026.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It's what makes your application stand out!
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1136924.
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.
Interviews will take place online on Monday 28th September 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.