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Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Community & Events Fundraising Officer to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis), and in return, you will receive a salary of £31,210 per annum
About the Community & Events Fundraising Officer role:
The Public Fundraising team are responsible for recruiting and stewarding new supporters in order to secure long-term income and growth. The Community & Events Fundraising Team sit within the Public fundraising team with the aim of raising essential funds for Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) by organising various fundraising initiatives to engage fundraisers, raise awareness, and support the mission of RVS.
The primary purpose of this role is to maximise income generation by organising and delivering a variety of community fundraising initiatives, including third-party sporting events and RVS-owned campaigns such as the Vintage Tea Party.
The Community & Events Fundraiser will provide stewardship to support fundraisers, building strong relationships to maximise amounts raised and boost supporter retention. Additionally, you will support the Community & Events Manager in building and maintaining relationships with RVS Community Centres, services, and groups, and in evolving the community fundraising programme. This includes developing flagship fundraising products, events, activities, and targeting specific fundraising audiences.
Location: This role is Home based with occasional national travel
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Benefits
- 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
- A great pension scheme
- 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
- Enhanced Family Leave schemes
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
- A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
- Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
- Opportunities to discuss flexible working
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society
What you'll bring as our Community & Events Fundraising Officer:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of CRM databases and Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices.
Skills:
- Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and prioritise workload.
- Good attention to detail, with strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire enthusiasm in fundraisers and colleagues.
Experience:
- Previous experience in fundraising, preferably in Community & Events Fundraising, or relevant and transferable skills.
- Experience in delivering supporter care and planning and executing stewardship plans.
- Experience in supporting the delivery of projects, working with project plans, deadlines, and KPIs.
Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.
If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Community & Events Fundraising Officer please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!
The closing date for this role is Friday 11th July 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.
Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.
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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!
We’re looking for a Customer Service Specialist to join our busy Membership Team. You will develop relationships and engage with our key demographic – parents, guardians, schools and children – to provide outstanding customer service and increase membership sales, as well as supporting our charitable initiatives, processing bookings, dealing with payments, following up on concerns and ensuring we deliver on all our customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare
a. Understand all aspects of Kings Active Foundation’s mission, our values and strategy
b. Understand our processes and policies to represent the organisation and deliver exceptional customer service
c. Become fully orientated in Kings Camps booking and Membership services
d. Understand and deliver departmental sales and service targets
e. Monitor performance of current initiatives and support the development of new initiatives to improve the customer experience and membership sales.
2. Sell
a. Provide excellent customer service to both new enquiries and existing members
b. Maximise bookings from potential and existing members
c. Proactive outbound communication to members to encourage bookings and gather feedback
d. Represent the Kings Camps brand and values consistently in all interactions
3. Service
a. Provide timely and appropriate response to enquiries, questions and complaints
b. Provide requested information to members via phone, email, socials, post or other means
c. Seek and support the delivery of our charitable initiatives, group and business bookings in line with pre-agreed targets
d. Ensure all child details are accurate, updated and provided to relevant staff
e. Respond to online and external feedback through multiple platforms
f. Provide other support for Membership or other departments as requested
Benefits
Based at Sheffield Head Office
• Salary £24,000+ per annum dependant on experience
• 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) within 8am-6pm but flexible to optimise maximum engagement (Our work involves extended hours and weekend work at peak times of the year)
• Hybrid working model between our Sheffield Head Office and home-working
• 20+ days annual holiday (increasing up to 25 days during length of service) plus statutory and additional discretionary holidays
• Auto-enrolment company pension with employer contributions
• Subsidised school holiday childcare provision (for 5-15 years)
• Secure, free onsite parking at Sheffield Office
• Report directly to Membership Manager with monthly 1:1 meetings
• Annual performance review
Ideal Personal Specification
• 1-2 years’ experience in a customer service role
• Highly personable and a proactive team player
• Experience of working cross-departmentally and/or with external organisations
• High level of verbal and written communication with attention to detail
• Experience of compiling reports and data analysis
• Excellent digital and computing skills
• Motivated by; and supportive of; the mission and values of Kings Active Foundation
About Us
Established in 1991, Kings Active Foundation is a UK registered charity with a vision of a world where children love being active, and a mission to get children active, having fun and learning together. We are experts in using active games, sport and fun to connect with children via our activity programmes and we equip, enable, and inspire others to deliver activity programmes. We are a small team doing big things. We have a passion for our work and a desire to get more children active and improving their physical and mental wellbeing.
Our Safeguarding Promise
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment is central to the way we work, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, always creating an environment where young people feel safe and can thrive.
Please ensure you provide a covering letter/email to highlight your experience and reasons for applying for this opportunity with Kings Active Foundation.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We’ve a vision of a world where children love being active, and we exist to get children active, having fun and learning together.
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St Mary’s university is looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Alumni and Development Officer. You’ll play a key role in launching and growing our alumni giving programmes, from planning events to building lasting relationships, working within our newly formed and dynamic team with big ambitions.
If you are seeking a rewarding role where you can make a difference and you are an experienced and motivated individual with success in building relationships and creating engaging communications, we want to hear from you.
You'll bring experience in alumni engagement or individual giving fundraising, who is comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities. Experience with CRM databases and a proactive approach to growing alumni networks and donor support. This is your chance to make a real impact.
This is a hybrid role based at St Mary's University, Twickenham, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
Overview
As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.
St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer.Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Closing date: 22 June 2025
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lead a transformative project to expand vital healthcare support services across the Southwest.
Hearts Together is a much-loved Plymouth-based charity supporting thousands of families each year with a safe and compassionate place to stay near Derriford Hospital.
We’re searching for a visionary Chief Executive to lead our charity into its next chapter of purposeful growth—including supporting the ongoing £6M capital build project that will ultimately double our capacity and ensure no family is ever turned away for lack of space.
If you're an empathetic, values-led leader with a passion for social impact—committed to driving organisational success through focused investment in people, capability, and leadership at all levels—this is your moment.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in strategic leadership, income generation and organisational development
- A strong connection to our mission and values
- Exceptional relationship-building and ambassadorial skills
- Confidence leading capital projects and working with professional advisors
- A passion for social impact, innovation, and compassionate service
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the future of a well-established charity and lead the delivery of life-changing services across Devon, Cornwall and beyond.
To apply:
Download the full candidate brief and for a confidential conversation with our recruitment partners Public Leaders Appointments, please contact Melissa Stewart (details in the attached)
Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter (each max 3 pages) outlining your motivation and suitability (applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered)
Deadline: Midday, Friday 18 July 2025
Interview date: TBC August. Plymouth
If you are interested we encourage conversations with our recruitment partners Public Leaders Appointments. Please contact Melissa Stewart (details in the pack).
To apply, please submit a CV, supported by a cover letter, (each document should be no more than
3 sides of A4) outlining your motivations for applying (affinity for our vision and mission) and highlight
how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements as set out in the brief. (applications received without a cover letter will not be considered)
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You will lead all aspects of charity financial and resource management for two separate but closely connected charities, the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) and the Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA), which are supported by a single head office team. We are looking for someone to bring enthusiasm, personal credibility, discretion and sensitivity. You will be ultimately responsible for Finance and Resource Management within the charities.
You will work directly with the trustees of both charities and the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) which comprises of the Director of Development, the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) (Director of HR and Programmes), and the Chief Executive. You will have primary responsibility for ensuring that the charities meet their statutory obligations, that financial functions are well ordered and support the work of the charities.
Managing and leading a small and diverse team through high pressure periods including month end, year-end and annual budgeting, you require high emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with staff at all levels, often having to mentor the charities’ managers to help them plan and manage their own budgets.
Your financial responsibilities are substantial as you will have overall control and responsibility for all financial matters. You will be thinking both strategically and seeing the big picture, whilst also analysing figures in detail to ensure that the financial management of both charities are sound. In periods of change and growth, it is critical that you are effective in coordinating corporate finance (funding sources, non-profit capital structuring and investment decisions) and managing charity policies regarding capital requirements to deliver against each charity’s objects and plans, taxation, equity and investments as appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role - The primary focus of the role is to provide good quality information and advice to VCSE organisations based in Redcar & Cleveland that will support their development needs, including (but not limited to) key areas such as governance, funding, marketing etc. The post holder will have a key role in the development, delivery and evaluation of the Enhance service training offer.
Background (Summary)
Enhance is the newly funded VCSE infrastructure support service in Redcar and Cleveland made possible through the collaboration of a number of funders to fill a gap in local provision.
Lloyds Bank Foundation, Rank Foundation, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Tees Foundation and the Woodsmith Foundation have provided three years of funding and commissioned MVDA to develop and deliver a VCSE infrastructure service (Enhance) in Redcar and Cleveland.
Enhance will provide practical support to VCSE organisations based in the Redcar and Cleveland area who deliver services to local people and communities.
The service model for Enhance is based on three key areas:
Improvement – Providing practical support through an information and advice service. This will include for example advice on governance, funding, policy and practice
Growth - The development and delivery of a comprehensive training programme for all VCSEs in Redcar and Cleveland
Influence - Work to support the building and development of relationships; collaborative work across the VCSE sector and cross-sector partnerships
The service will be based in Redcar and Cleveland and will provide an outreach service in the more rural areas of the borough to ensure the services are accessible to all local VCSEs.
Full application pack available from: mvda.info/jobs/vcse-develeopment-officer
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Role - Responsible for the development and implementation of the service communication strategy and plan, including the production and distribution of information, oversight of our online presence and development of work around AI for the benefit of the VCSE sector. The post holder will also co-ordinate aspects of our work in terms of VCSE networks and forums.
Background (Summary)
Enhance is the newly funded VCSE infrastructure support service in Redcar and Cleveland made possible through the collaboration of a number of funders to fill a gap in local provision.
Lloyds Bank Foundation, Rank Foundation, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Tees Foundation and the Woodsmith Foundation have provided three years of funding and commissioned MVDA to develop and deliver a VCSE infrastructure service (Enhance) in Redcar and Cleveland.
Enhance will provide practical support to VCSE organisations based in the Redcar and Cleveland area who deliver services to local people and communities.
The service model for Enhance is based on three key areas:
Improvement – Providing practical support through an information and advice service. This will include for example advice on governance, funding, policy and practice
Growth - The development and delivery of a comprehensive training programme for all VCSEs in Redcar and Cleveland
Influence - Work to support the building and development of relationships; collaborative work across the VCSE sector and cross-sector partnerships
The service will be based in Redcar and Cleveland and will provide an outreach service in the more rural areas of the borough to ensure the services are accessible to all local VCSEs.
Full application pack iavailable from mvda.info/jobs/information-and-communications-officer
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Role - A strategic role, responsible for supporting, developing and maintaining effective partnerships to support the local VCSE sector and Redcar & Cleveland more generally. The post holder will also be the overall service lead (managing other team members), reporting to and working with the CEO in areas of quality, performance and service development.
Background (Summary)
Enhance is the newly funded VCSE infrastructure support service in Redcar and Cleveland made possible through the collaboration of a number of funders to fill a gap in local provision.
Lloyds Bank Foundation, Rank Foundation, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Tees Foundation and the Woodsmith Foundation have provided three years of funding and commissioned MVDA to develop and deliver a VCSE infrastructure service (Enhance) in Redcar and Cleveland.
Enhance will provide practical support to VCSE organisations based in the Redcar and Cleveland area who deliver services to local people and communities.
The service model for Enhance is based on three key areas:
Improvement – Providing practical support through an information and advice service. This will include for example advice on governance, funding, policy and practice
Growth - The development and delivery of a comprehensive training programme for all VCSEs in Redcar and Cleveland
Influence - Work to support the building and development of relationships; collaborative work across the VCSE sector and cross-sector partnerships
The service will be based in Redcar and Cleveland and will provide an outreach service in the more rural areas of the borough to ensure the services are accessible to all local VCSEs.
Full application pack available from: https://mvda.info//jobs/strategic-partnerships-manager-service-lead