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Associate Director of Fundraising and Communications

Are you a commercially minded leader and inspiring people manager? Are you at a professional level where you’re ready to deliver a step-change for a leading and major Welsh cancer charity?

We’re looking for an Associate Director of Fundraising and Communications who is primed to play a major role as the driving force behind a new era of income growth and brand influence in the Third Sector.

Working 35 hours per week in a hybrid role you can work effectively from home with a willingness to regularly network across Wales and attend Cardiff City Centre Head Office as the nature of the role requires.

The Role

You’re a people focused leader with a passion for driving transformation to spearhead our income growth and elevate our brand. This is a high impact, critical and senior leadership role where you’ll have direct responsibility for financial performance and leading integrated functions to ensure no opportunity for impact is missed.

You’ll balance high-level strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to delivery. From identifying and converting high-value corporate partnerships to leading a multi-disciplinary team across fundraising and marketing, your work will directly fund essential cancer services across Wales. You’ll use data-driven insights to sharpen our performance and generate income to make a difference to our communities across Wales.

Reporting into the Director of Income Generation, Marketing and Communication, you’ll take ownership of a significant portfolio. Your mission is clear: transition our fundraising into a more commercially focused, insight-driven operation—with a specific mandate to build a powerhouse corporate and high-value income stream.

We welcome informal and confidential candidate conversations about the role before the 30th June closing date. Candidates will need to be available for an in-person interview at our Cardiff Head Office on the 14th July.

Please take a look at the Recruitment Pack by clicking on Apply or on our website when considering your application. Your application should demonstrate your motivation for the Associate Director of Fundraising and Communications role and how your skills and experience are a great match for the role and how you align with our values.

Key Responsibilities and What You’ll Bring

• Strategic & Proven Growth: You’ll lead the development of integrated fundraising and comms strategies that don't just "hit targets" but deliver measurable, sustainable growth. You’ve a demonstrable track record of delivering significant income, with expertise in corporate or high-value fundraising.
• Empowering & Senior Leadership: You’ll manage and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and clear accountability. You’ve experience operating at a senior level with clear accountability for budgets, forecasts, and ROI.
• Corporate Powerhouse & Integrated Strategy: You’ll build and convert a high-quality pipeline of corporate partnerships capable of generating consistent five and six-figure streams. You’ve a background in leading combined fundraising, marketing, and communications functions within complex environments.
• Brand Amplification & Sector Experience: You’ll ensure our marketing and communications are strategically aligned to support income generation and strengthen our reach and impact across Welsh communities. You’ve ideally a deep understanding of the Third Sector and the Welsh political landscape, specifically regarding how cancer services are funded and delivered.
• Performance, Insight & Team Development: You’ll move beyond gut feeling using data and market intelligence to drive ROI, manage robust forecasts. Reporting directly to the Director of Income Generation, Marketing & Communications you’ve a natural ability to lead and nurture high-performing, agile teams who share and live out our values through behaviour.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Proven Track Record: You’ve delivered significant income growth, specifically within corporate or high-value fundraising environments.

• Senior Gravitas & Influencing Power: You’ve experience operating at a senior level with full accountability for financial performance and budgets. You demonstrate highly developed skills to build credibility and influence at a senior/Board level.

• Commercial Sharpness: You can spot an opportunity, build the case, and close the deal with the ability to spot and convert income opportunities at pace.
• Strategic Integration & Data-Driven: You’re experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams across fundraising, marketing, and communications and proficient in using insight and data to drive decision-making
• Welsh Context: A gained understanding of the Welsh political landscape and how cancer services are funded/delivered in Wales.

• Communication & Values: You’re a confident, engaging communicator for diverse audiences. You share our values and role model them through your behaviour as a compass in how you and your team work.

At Tenovus Cancer Care we’re guided in all that we do by our core values. These are: Collaborative, Integrity, Innovative, Respectful and Inclusive. We’re dedicated to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. This means that whatever your background you’ll have an equal opportunity with us.

We can’t wait to receive your application! We’d love you to find out more about our staff benefits , about us and what it’s like to work with us.

Applying is easy, just click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the page and follow the online process on the Tenovus Cancer Care website. If you’d like any help with your application or to discuss any adjustments you may need please contact our People Team.

Duchenne UK works tirelessly to challenge barriers, deliver practical solutions, and speed up progress for families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The charity collaborate with leading researchers, clinicians, industry and charity partners to deliver hope and measurable progress for people living with DMD in the UK.

Founded by two mothers whose sons were diagnosed with DMD, the charity has raised more than £34 million to accelerate research, improve care and help transform outcomes for families affected by this life-limiting condition.

As the charity enters a new phase of growth, it is investing in the structures, stewardship and fundraising expertise needed to build on that success while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and close community connections that have made it so successful.

A newly created role, the Head of Relationship Fundraising will lead a diverse portfolio spanning Family & Friends fundraising, community fundraising, mid-value and major donor relationships, charity partnerships and corporate fundraising opportunities. Reporting to the Director of Income Generation, you will inherit an established portfolio of supporters and partners while identifying new opportunities for growth across the Duchenne community and beyond.

A key focus will be Duchenne UK’s Family & Friends Funds programme, a nationwide network of more than 50 family-led funds. You will combine ambitious income generation with exceptional supporter care, building trusted relationships with families, supporters, partners and donors whose connection to DMD is often deeply personal.

Working closely with the Director of Income Generation, CEO and co-founder Emily Reuben OBE, co-founder Alex Johnson OBE, and wider senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of relationship fundraising and helping to build a more strategic and sustainable fundraising programme for the years ahead.

As Head of Relationship Fundraising, you will:

• Lead delivery of Duchenne UK’s relationship fundraising strategy, driving sustainable income growth across multiple income streams
• Develop and grow Family & Friends fundraising, community fundraising, mid-value, major donor, partnership and corporate fundraising opportunities
• Build and steward a pipeline of supporters and prospects, developing meaningful long-term relationships
• Develop the Family & Friends Funds programme, ensuring excellent and compassionate supporter experiences
• Develop supporter journeys, stewardship plans and relationship management processes that increase engagement and retention
• Strengthen fundraising systems, processes and ways of working to support future growth
• Operationally lead relationships with charity partners and key stakeholders
• Monitor fundraising performance, pipeline activity and KPIs
• Line manage the Community & Events Fundraiser and help shape the wider fundraising function’s future direction, structure and growth

Essential skills and experience:

• Significant experience in relationship fundraising, with a track record of delivering sustainable income growth
• Experience managing complex supporter or donor relationships in emotionally sensitive or values-led environments
• Experience working with high-value supporters or philanthropy audiences
• Experience developing community, peer-to-peer, high-value or partnership fundraising relationships
• Demonstrable success in achieving income targets and building fundraising pipelines
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience developing supporter journeys and stewardship approaches that improve engagement and retention
• Strong financial awareness, including pipeline management and forecasting
• Excellent communication skills and experience using CRM systems effectively
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, empathy and a commitment to outstanding supporter care
• A proactive, entrepreneurial and solutions-focused approach

Desirable:

• Experience within a health, medical research or disability-related charity
• Experience of diagnosis-led, in-memory or bereavement-related fundraising
• Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and Gift Aid
• Experience using Salesforce

Employee benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Summer Fridays – half days on Fridays in July and August (pro rata)
• Team wellness day and team away day
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

About Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading patient charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Our mission is underpinned by values of compassionate, bold, expert and collaborative. We believe in creating a supportive environment in which both our employees and beneficiaries can thrive.

Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

We have just launched an ambitious five-year strategy (2025–2030), co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.

Role purpose

The Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer will lead the delivery and growth of APF’s third-party and mass participation challenge events portfolio.

This role exists to significantly grow income and participation by managing end-to-end third-party challenge events, developing community-facing charity-owned fundraising products and delivering excellent supporter stewardship

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across Communications, Services and the Operations Team, you will increase recruitment, empower supporters to raise ambitious funds, and create journeys that encourage long-term engagement with APF.

Success in this role means more people fundraising for APF, raising more income and feeling valued, supported and inspired to stay connected to our mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Grow participation in third party

• Manage the full lifecycle of third-party and mass participation challenge events, from planning and recruitment through to stewardship and re engagement.
• Develop and execute creative marketing strategies to boost participation and attract new event participants.
• Draft engaging promotional content that inspires and engages our supporters in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Promote third-party events proactively across relevant channels and networks.
• Work with the wider Fundraising team to improve and refine the stewardship journey for challenge participants to maximise the participant experience.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow participation in new and existing events.
• Attend key events as required, managing on-the day logistics and volunteer coordination.

2.  Community Product Development

• Work with Head of Fundraising to shape and improve APF’s fundraising offer and remote products.
• Test and refine new fundraising concepts that increase accessibility and broaden participation.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure our community fundraising products align with wider campaigns and strategic priorities.

3.  Income growth and fundraiser mpowerment

• Inspire participants to achieve ambitious fundraising targets through engaging, creative communications.
• Develop and enhance fundraising materials, including participant packs and digital resources to support our fundraisers.
• Use insight and sector trends to identify opportunities to boost event visibility and maximise fundraising efforts.
• Monitor fundraising performance to ensure we’re meeting targets and delivering strong ROI on our challenge activities.

4. Stewardship and re-engagement

• Foster personal connections with supporters through thoughtful, tailored stewardship that keeps them engaged and feeling valued.
• Create clear re-engagement plans to encourage repeat participation and long-term loyalty.
• Collaborate with wider Fundraising and Services teams to support acquisition and ensure our supporters have a smooth, high-quality supporter journey.
• Represent APF publicly when required, acting as a confident ambassador for the charity at events and in public settings.

5. Data, insight and compliance

• Support on the management of CRM data to enable accurate segmentation, performance tracking and reporting.
• Monitor recruitment, participation, income and ROI to help inform future planning and improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge with GDPR regulations and compliance and ensure personal data is handled responsibly and securely.
• Work closely with the Governance and Operations Manager to ensure our fundraising activities are fully compliant with GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

How to apply

Please apply via CharityJob or submit a CV and a covering letter (maximum of two pages) highlighting your skills and suitability to the role, reflecting the key responsibilities in the job description.

Thrive’s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live.

Working across multiple income streams, the postholder will support the development and delivery of high-impact fundraising campaigns, compelling cases for support, and meaningful donor communications. With a strong focus on Regular Giving growth and supporter stewardship, the role plays an important part in strengthening long-term financial sustainability.

This is a proactive role requiring strong content development skills, attention to insight and performance, and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement in fundraising systems and processes.

For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in the first instance.

For further information and full JD please refer to the attachment below. 

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James’ Place, Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive
Job Title: Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive – North West
Salary: £24,160 per annum (£30,200 FTE)
Hours: 0.8FTE, 30 hours per week (flexible over 5 days – to be discussed with successful candidate). There may be occasions when evening or weekend availability is needed.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid – based 2/3 days per week in our Liverpool centre 
Reports to: Fundraising Manager Community

THE CHARITY 
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.   
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a new role designed to raise and facilitate fundraising for James’ Place Liverpool and to grow community and voluntary sector relationships across the region to raise awareness of James’ Place to drive referrals to our Liverpool centre.
As part of the Fundraising team, you will take a leading role in building strong networks across Liverpool and the North West, helping to establish our centre as a sustainable source of life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis.
The postholder will spend 50% of their time working collaboratively and taking responsibility for establishing fundraising activity across the North West with appropriate support from centre staff and fundraising colleagues, the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Director of Fundraising and External Affairs and the Chief Executive and Trustees. They will spend 40% of their time building community-based relationships with the aim of raising awareness to drive referrals to the centre, working closely with the Head of Centre Liverpool and the Centre Manager in Liverpool to do so. It is recognised that this will vary week to week depending on the current needs of the organisations.
This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual eager to grow their skills and career while helping to secure the funding and relationships needed to achieve the charity’s long-term goals. 

Direct Fundraising Work 50%

• Develop and grow a network of local donors - (including HNWI, corporates, community fundraisers as well as Trusts and Foundations) volunteer supporters and influencers across the North West with a view to increasing the fundraising reach of the organisation.
• Steward existing donors volunteers and prospects to secure long-term multi-year support.
• Support community engagement and attend fundraising events to help achieve the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
• Identify regional funding opportunities and support with the preparation and submission of grant applications and funding proposals.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across fundraising, communications, events, and clinical teams to maximise opportunities.

Direct Outreach Work 40%

• Support Heads of Centre to identify and engage with a range of partner organisations across Liverpool and the North West, helping to raise awareness of the charity’s work.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local statutory, voluntary, and community sector organisations, acting as a professional and approachable representative of the charity.
• Assist with partnership activity, including attending meetings, forums, and events, to share information about services and strengthen local connections.
• Help to coordinate partnership communications and ensure relevant information about the charity’s work is shared clearly and consistently with external partners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support joined-up approaches to partnership and engagement activity.
• Identify and feedback opportunities for partnership working that could support fundraising, community engagement, and service awareness.

Administration 10%

• Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the CRM database.
• Work collaboratively with both clinical and non-fundraising colleagues within the Liverpool centre and across the organisation, building their confidence and capability in fundraising activities.
• Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard, meeting regulatory and ethical requirements.

Working in the Wider Charity

• Represent James’ Place with professionalism, respect, and confidence at all times.
• Participate in review and evaluation processes to support the ongoing development, effectiveness, and sustainability of James’ Place as a respected charity.
• Undertake any additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of the organisation’s business plan.

Values

• Demonstrate commitment to the James’ Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Proven experience of fundraising in the charity sector, with a track record of achieving results in at least two of the following income streams: Community fundraising, Corporate partnerships, events, major gift fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Trusts and Foundations.
• Strong understanding of donor motivations and what drives charitable giving across different audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and build rapport.
• Confidence and professionalism in engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Excellent time management skills
• Practical, resilient, and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Innovative thinker, open to exploring new ideas and approaches to fundraising.
• Collaborative and solution-focused, able to work constructively with others to overcome challenges.
• A team player, willing to support colleagues and take on additional responsibilities when required.
• Capable of working on difficult and sensitive issues, demonstrating kindness, integrity, and emotional resilience, and seeking or offering help when needed.

Desirable

• Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce)
• Understanding of, and interest in, mental health and suicide prevention.

WE OFFER

• A 7% employer contributory pension scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Death in service insurance scheme.
• 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period. 

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the screening questions.
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email [email protected].

Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd June 2026
Interviews are expected to be held online on 6th July 2026

Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.

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James’ Place, Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive
Job Title: Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive – West Midlands
Salary: £24,160 per annum (£30,200 FTE)
Hours: 0.8FTE, 30 hours per week (flexible over 5 days – to be discussed with successful candidate). There may be occasions when evening or weekend availability is needed.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid – based 2/3 days per week in our Birmingham centre 
Reports to: Fundraising Manager Community

THE CHARITY 
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.   
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a new role designed to raise and facilitate fundraising for James’ Place Birmingham and to grow community and voluntary sector relationships across the region to raise awareness of James’ Place to drive referrals to our Birmingham centre.
As part of the Fundraising team, you will take a leading role in building strong networks across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping to establish our centre as a sustainable source of life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis.
The postholder will spend 50% of their time working collaboratively and taking responsibility for establishing fundraising activity across the West Midlands with appropriate support from centre staff and fundraising colleagues, the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Director of Fundraising and External Affairs and the Chief Executive and Trustees. They will spend 40% of their time building community-based relationships with the aim of raising awareness to drive referrals to the centre, working closely with the Head of Centre Birmingham and the Centre Manager in Birmingham to do so. It is recognised that this will vary week to week depending on the current needs of the organisations.
This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual eager to grow their skills and career while helping to secure the funding and relationships needed to achieve the charity’s long-term goals. 
Direct Fundraising Work 50%

• Develop and grow a network of local donors (including HNWI, corporates, community fundraisers as well as Trusts and Foundations), volunteer supporters and influencers across the West Midlands with a view to increasing the fundraising reach of the organisation.
• Steward existing donors volunteers and prospects to secure long-term multi-year support.
• Support community engagement and attend fundraising events to help achieve the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
• Identify regional funding opportunities and support with the preparation and submission of grant applications and funding proposals.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across fundraising, communications, events, and clinical teams to maximise opportunities.

Direct Outreach Work 40%

• Support Heads of Centre to identify and engage with a range of partner organisations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping to raise awareness of the charity’s work.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local statutory, voluntary, and community sector organisations, acting as a professional and approachable representative of the charity.
• Assist with partnership activity, including attending meetings, forums, and events, to share information about services and strengthen local connections.
• Help to coordinate partnership communications and ensure relevant information about the charity’s work is shared clearly and consistently with external partners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support joined-up approaches to partnership and engagement activity.
• Identify and feedback opportunities for partnership working that could support fundraising, community engagement, and service awareness.

Administration 10%

• Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the CRM database.
• Work collaboratively with both clinical and non-fundraising colleagues within the Birmingham centre and across the organisation, building their confidence and capability in fundraising activities.
• Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard, meeting regulatory and ethical requirements.

Working in the Wider Charity

• Represent James’ Place with professionalism, respect, and confidence at all times.
• Participate in review and evaluation processes to support the ongoing development, effectiveness, and sustainability of James’ Place as a respected charity.
• Undertake any additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of the organisation’s business plan.

Values

• Demonstrate commitment to the James’ Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential

• Proven experience of fundraising in the charity sector, with a track record of achieving results in at least two of the following income streams: Community fundraising, Corporate partnerships, events, major gift fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Trusts and Foundations.
• Strong understanding of donor motivations and what drives charitable giving across different audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and build rapport.
• Confidence and professionalism in engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Excellent time management skills
• Practical, resilient, and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Innovative thinker, open to exploring new ideas and approaches to fundraising.
• Collaborative and solution-focused, able to work constructively with others to overcome challenges.
• A team player, willing to support colleagues and take on additional responsibilities when required.
• Capable of working on difficult and sensitive issues, demonstrating kindness, integrity, and emotional resilience, and seeking or offering help when needed.

Desirable

• Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce)
• Understanding of, and interest in, mental health and suicide prevention.

WE OFFER

• A 7% employer contributory pension scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Death in service insurance scheme.
• 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period. 

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the screening questions.
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email [email protected]

Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd June 2026
Interviews are expected to be held online on 7th July 2026

Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.

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Join Age UK Kensington and Chelsea at an exciting moment of growth as our new Fundraising Officer, where you’ll bring energy, creativity and initiative to a small team with big ambitions.

This is a varied and hands-on role within a small team. You will be confident building relationships with donors and supporters, supporting events and writing clear, persuasive fundraising content. You may already have experience across more than one fundraising area and will be keen to build your skills further in a broad fundraising role.

About us

We’re a vibrant, values-led local charity and proud partner of the Age UK network. Every day, we work alongside older people to design and deliver services that promote wellbeing, independence and dignity. From supporting people to manage their health, to tackling loneliness and influencing local policy, we put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
As we look to the future, we’re focused on innovation, growth and lasting impact — building stronger partnerships, diversifying our income, and creating new ways to reach more people across our borough.

Take a look at the full job / person spec enclosed for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so please avoid waiting until the advert closes before applying! We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
Due to capacity we may not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications received. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Fundraising Manager 

Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region 

Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time) 

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer 

This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), although flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

Purpose: 

Ways Into Work is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to lead and develop income generation across the charity. 

As the charity’s sole fundraising professional, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on developing and growing corporate partnerships and business support across the Thames Valley region. 

Alongside corporate fundraising, you will identify and secure support from trusts and foundations, community organisations and individual supporters where appropriate. 

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnerships & Business Development 

- Lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities. 

- Identify, research and approach prospective corporate supporters. 

- Build and steward long-term relationships with corporate partners. 

- Develop relationships with community groups to encourage fundraising support. 

Trusts & Foundations:

- Research and identify funding opportunities. 

- Write compelling funding applications and reports. 

- Work with colleagues to gather project information to support applications. 

Fundraising Strategy & Income Development:

- Develop and implement a fundraising plan. 

- Diversify income streams. 

- Monitor performance and report to leadership. 

Communications & Supporter Engagement: 

- Support fundraising campaigns and communications. 

- Share impact stories and case studies. 

- Represent the charity at events. 

Fundraising Operations:

- Maintain accurate donor records. 

- Ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters. 

- Support fundraising systems and processes. 

Governance and Compliance:

- Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical and compliant. 

Person Specification:

Essential Skills & Experience 

- Experience in fundraising or partnerships. 

- Strong relationship-building ability. 

- Excellent communication skills. 

- Strong organisational skills. 

- Experience working to targets. 

- Confidence networking externally. 

- Good IT skills and record keeping. 

- Commitment to the mission of Ways Into Work. 

- Full UK driving licence. 

Desirable 

- Experience in corporate partnerships. 

- Experience writing trust applications. 

- Knowledge of CRM systems. 

- Experience in a small charity environment. 

(We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Ways into Work are committed to safeguarding all clients and staff. We adhere to all local and national policies aimed at promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Offer of employment is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

About us

The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families, providing emotional, practical and social support. We are a small, values-driven charity making a meaningful and lasting difference to the families we work with.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development & Fundraising Manager to play a central role in strengthening and growing our income.

This is an opportunity to lead the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.

You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and build on existing income streams.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where you can shape direction, take ownership, and see the direct impact of your work.

What you’ll be doing

· Lead the development and delivery of a multi-year fundraising and income strategy

· Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity

· Identify, develop and secure new funding opportunities, including partnerships and collaborative projects

· Build and manage strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters

· Work with the CEO to explore and develop cross-sector opportunities (e.g. NHS, local authorities, voluntary sector partners)

· Line manage a part-time Fundraising Officer and support volunteers to maximise impact

· Strengthen systems, pipeline management and performance monitoring to support sustainable income growth

About you

We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small charity environment.

You will bring:

· Experience of securing meaningful income and developing funding opportunities (e.g. five-figure grants or partnerships)

· A track record of building effective external relationships

· Confidence identifying new opportunities and turning them into tangible outcomes

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support

· The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

· You may already be working at manager level, or ready to step up into a broader role with greater ownership and scope.

Why join us?

Play a key role in shaping the charity’s future sustainability and growth

Work closely with senior leadership and influence organisational direction

Be part of a supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven team

See the direct impact of your work on children and families

Flexible working arrangements

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop new ideas and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Fundraising and Comms Officer will play a key role in delivering an integrated fundraising and communications programme that drives income, strengthens supporter relationships, and raises the profile of St John Ambulance Cymru. Working across a busy and collaborative team, the post-holder will help deliver campaigns, manage supporter engagement, and ensure consistent, high-quality communications across all channels.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both fundraising and communications, contributing to campaigns, events, and digital content that make a real difference. They will play a central role in shaping supporter journeys, working with new technologies and platforms, and building strong relationships with volunteers, stakeholders, and the public. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in data, marketing, and charity fundraising within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation.

What you’ll need to be successful

We are looking for someone who

• Has strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Is an excellent communicator, with confidence writing and engaging audiences across digital and offline channels
• Can build positive working relationships with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners
• Has experience or interest in fundraising, communications, or the charity sector
• Is comfortable using digital tools, social media platforms, and databases/CRM systems
• Has great attention to detail, particularly when working with data and supporter information
• Is proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to the organisation’s values, inclusion, and delivering excellent supporter experience

Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser who is looking for a rewarding role where you interact with generous supporters?
We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer, based at our rehoming centre in Harefield, West London, to promote the work of Dogs Trust to key audience groups and deliver excellent customer care for all Dogs Trust supporters, but particularly potential and existing legacy pledgers.

What does this role do?
As Community Fundraising Officer, you’ll:

• link the rehoming centre with supporters in the local community, developing relationships with local individuals, businesses, community groups and clubs, 
• feed into various income streams through these relationships, identifying prospects in the community and develop a pipeline of future donors and legacy donations,
• steward existing and potential donors, always providing them with a seamless supporter journey, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the work we do and feel motivated to support our meaningful local work,
• organise supporter events, talks and tours both onsite and externally.
• completing all administration related to donations to the centre, including thanking and banking.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 6th July 2026, and will take place at our rehoming centre in Harefield.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some community fundraising experience, with the ability to build connections and connect with the local community. To do this, you’ll need excellent communication skills and be able to confidently approach and interact with supporters. While you’ll be a key part of the rehoming centre team, you’ll be regularly be working independently, so strong organisational skills and a proactive approach is essential.

This role is based at the rehoming centre, and the post holder will spend lots of time in the community meeting supporters. The working pattern is typically Monday and Tuesdays, but flexibility is required and is likely to involve some evening and weekend work, depending on the nature of the work.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

We are seeking a Supporter Services Administrator to join World Horse Welfare's Fundraising Supporter Services team based at our Head Office in Snetterton, Norfolk on a 12 month fixed-term basis, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

This role is key in providing excellent customer service to the charity’s supporters, processing all charity income efficiently, and maintaining the supporter database to the highest standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporter Care & Communication

• Provide high‑quality customer care across all channels, including telephone orders, donations, membership and general enquiries.

• Answer all supporter queries professionally and within agreed timeframes.

• Ensure supporters receive the correct communications in response to their donations.

• Produce timely and accurate thank‑you letters.

Income Processing & Administration

• Browse, create, amend and allocate payments to supporter records using data processing systems.

• Reconcile income with daily income sheets.

• Allocate income and produce daily income reports.

• Take Direct Debits over the telephone in line with DD Scheme legal requirements.

• Administer all charity income paid by Direct Debit.

• Process payments received from third‑party agencies (e.g., JustGiving).

Database & Record Management

• Create and maintain accurate supporter records on the charity’s CRM system.

• Liaise across the charity to ensure all agreed stakeholders are administered effectively and efficiently.

Fundraising Support

• Assist the fundraising team with administration and fulfilment of supporter products, including merchandise sales and the individual giving programme.

General Administration

• Sort and open Head Office post in line with service level agreements and standard operating procedures.

• Undertake other tasks as directed by the Senior Supporter Services Officer.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with World Horse Welfare policies to ensure risks in the working environment are minimised.

• Raise any health and safety concerns with your Line Manager or the charity’s Health & Safety Advisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & Knowledge
Essential:

• Experience in data entry and administration.

• Proven customer service experience, including handling enquiries and resolving issues.

• Good understanding of database functionality.

• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of mail‑order systems.

• Telephone sales experience.

• Experience using a charity fundraising CRM system.

Skills & Abilities
Essential:

• Strong telephone manner with a professional, approachable communication style.

• Highly proficient keyboard skills with strong accuracy.

• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Confident communicating with people at all levels.

• Effective at prioritising workload and managing multiple tasks.

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Able to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the function of a fundraising database.

Apply today

Please provide a CV and a covering letter explaining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role.

Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for 2x Events & Community Officers to support the fundraising team based at our London office. One position is permanent and one is fixed term maternity cover for 12 months.

Deadline: 5pm on Sunday 28th June
Location: London
Salary: Starting at £32,604 rising to £36,796, plus London weighting of £4,000
Hours: Full-time (32 hours a week)
Contract type: 1x permanent role and 1x fixed term maternity cover (same location, salary & hours for both)

This exciting role will support the delivery of the agreed Events & Community Fundraising strategy, building relationships with supporters across a range of events and activities, and supporting them with their fundraising goals.

What does the role involve?

• Take full responsibility for all aspects of a portfolio of individual events.
• Provide the best service possible to event and community fundraisers via fundraising and training advice in writing, by phone, e-mail, text, website forums, pre- and post-event receptions. This includes creating, updating and managing the full stewardship journeys for bigger fundraising events.
• Taking the lead responsibility for the planning and implementation of virtual fundraising challenges as and when required.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Demonstrable communication skills both written and verbal (face to face, incoming and outgoing, phone calls, basic copy for on- and offline activities)
• Demonstrable understanding of using online platforms for fundraising and/or marketing
• Proven experience working within fundraising and/or marketing

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website.

Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 28th June and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for w/c 13th July.

Please indicate your preference for either the permanent role or fixed term maternity cover in your application form.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Brent Centre for Young People is the leading mental health charity for young people in Northwest London, helping over 750 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of depression, suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We aim to reach significantly more young people in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in-house and outreach into communities. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Adolescent Psychotherapy.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and proactive fundraiser to join our growing team as we embark on our next phase of expansion. Building on strong foundations in trusts and foundations, BCYP is now investing in legacies and community fundraising, two income streams that will be central to our long-term sustainability and ability to reach significantly more young people in the years ahead.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape and grow our legacies and community fundraising at a pivotal point for the charity. You will define the approach, create a strong pipeline of supporters and partners, and deliver activities that build awareness and generate sustainable income, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

We’re looking for someone with energy, motivation and experience who thrives on building, someone who can turn ideas into action, work at pace and bring others with them. You will be confident developing and delivering supporter journeys, community fundraising initiatives and legacy marketing and stewardship, with strong relationship-building skills and excellent attention to detail. Above all, you will share BCYP’s commitment to ensuring young people can access specialist mental health support, and you will help us grow long-term value and impact through fundraising.

The role will lead the creation and delivery of Community Fundraising and Legacies programmes, establishing two core income streams that will drive sustainable growth. It will define strategy, build insight-led, multi-channel programmes and design supporter journeys that deepen engagement over time, from first gift to long term support and legacy giving.

Working across the organisation the postholder will embed a strong supporter focus, ensuring that fundraising is integrated into wider engagement activity. You will take ownership of income performance, budgets and continuous improvement through data, testing and learning.