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The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.

Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital ensuring cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide funding over and above what the NHS provides.

We are currently entering a particularly exciting period of growth and expansion as we fundraise for a number of major projects.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to support the Head of PR, Communications and Celebrity Engagement and work collaboratively with Charity colleagues to highlight the impact our supporters and fundraisers make to cancer patients.

You will be equally at home pitching a story to a national journalist, working with a senior consultant or scientist to draft a new Charity funded research story, briefing photographers, liaising with fundraisers to tell their story, writing newsletter copy or devising a communications plan.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive the very best care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres, to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the North-West, then this could be the role for you.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 29 September

Interview date: Friday 17 October

Job purpose:
Alongside the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will provide business partnering by build relationships with SMT, managers and their teams, providing them with financial insights, reporting and analysis that enable them to make informed decisions. The post holder will champion and drive automation, enabling the effective and efficient running of the finance function.

The post holder will be a part-qualified/newly qualified accounting professional with experience of working in a not-for-profit setting. The role involves use of our accounting system IRIS Financials (formally PS Financials), ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of financial information; compliance with both internal financial procedures and external regulations; and recording and monitoring of financial data.

This role is based at our head office in 21 Portland Place, London. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Key responsibilities:

Financial management and reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flows for the Head of Finance to review.
• Prepare year-end schedules and other supporting documents for submission to external auditors as set out in annual audit plan and support the Head of Finance with responding to auditor queries.
• Maintain the Association’s accounting systems including updating the chart of accounts, period maintenance and user access.
• Support the Head of Finance with maintaining bank mandates for the Association and Foundation.
• Prepare monthly payroll journal and pension upload for the Head of Finance to approve.
• Prepare quarterly VAT return for approval by the Head of Finance and reconciliation of VAT control accounts within IRIS Financials.
• Reconcile statements received investment managers and record investment income and gains/losses into IRIS Financials accounts.
• Ensure assets are created and disposed within IRIS Financials fixed asset register and depreciated in accordance with the Association’s capitalisation and accounting policies.
   

Operational management

• Provide high quality and effective financial reporting, support and assistance to the Head of Finance and other senior managers in relation to budgets, forecasts and any financial modelling as required.
• Under the guidance of the Head of Finance, monitor and review financial systems and procedures and recommend, devise and implement more effective and efficient procedures.
• Maintain and improve your own competencies through continuous professional development.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice as described in the Staff Handbook.
• Support and promote the Association’s commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

 This job description is intended to reflect the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are commensurate with the role.

Person specification

Skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Part-qualified / newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers.
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of computerised accounting systems. Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experienced in the use of membership databases and reconciling financial data held within database to accounting system.
• Experienced in leading or participating in the production of regular management accounts and other financial performance reports.
• Working knowledge of charity accounting including principles of restricted fund accounting.
• Highly organised, able to work swiftly but with strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills and demonstrable ability to work with a diverse range of people.
• An appetite for problem-solving and making improvements and enhancing existing ways of working.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the membership or not-for profit sector.
• Experienced in the of IRIS Financials
• Experience of supervising and or coaching an individual
• Experience of processing and/or reviewing payroll
   

62,000 children and young people are bereaved of a parent or sibling every year in the year UK. Our client was the first organisation in the UK to provide specialist support to grieving children and while much has changed since their founding in 1992, their desire to make difference to as many children and young people’s lives as they can remains undimmed. They now seek an interim Trusts and Grants Fundraiser and Prospectus is proud to lead the search. 

£30,554 pro rata
Contract until end of March 2026
Part time – 3 days a week (21hrs)
Homebased

As Trusts & Grants Fundraiser (Interim), you will play a key role in driving income from trusts, grant funders, and statutory bodies to support the organisation. Working closely with the Senior Trusts & Grants Fundraiser, you will identify, research, and approach funding bodies, leading on specific applications and contributing to larger bids.

The organisation are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven experience in bid writing and reporting, and the ability to research and identify new funding opportunities. You’ll be highly organised, confident managing multiple priorities, and able to build strong relationships with funders through outstanding stewardship.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
 In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Fundraising Manager

We are seeking an ambitious Fundraising Manager to grow income and support thousands of rural young people across England and Wales.

• Salary: Circa £37,000 -£40,000pa
• Location: Warwickshire, Hybrid 2-3 days per week from home 
• Hours: Full-time:  37.5 hours/week Core hours 10am-4pm (occasional evenings/weekends)
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing Date: 26th September 2025 Interviews: On a rolling basis

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Fundraising Manager to secure funding of one of the UK’s most vibrant rural youth charities. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference, supporting young people through training, competitions, skills certificates and travel. 

You will take the lead in developing and delivering fundraising strategies that grow income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors. The role requires someone who can spot opportunities, write compelling bids, and nurture long-term relationships with funders and supporters.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying new funding opportunities
• Writing persuasive funding applications, reports, and case studies
• Growing income from trusts and foundations
• Building corporate partnerships and sponsorships
• Developing innovative individual giving campaigns
• Creating fundraising toolkits for local clubs and federations
• Tracking income and reporting against targets
• Collaborating closely with marketing and communications teams

About You

You may have experience in a membership-based organisation, ideally in the sporting, horse racing, countryside, or youth sector, and now want to use your skills to benefit rural young people.

You’ll be:

• A confident communicator, able to build rapport with funders, volunteers, and young people
• An experienced bid writer with a track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or corporate partners
• Empathetic, with a genuine passion for youth development
• Charismatic and personable, able to connect naturally with rural communities and young people
• Proactive, creative, and always seeking new ways to grow income and engage supporters
• Career focussed

About the Organisation

Our client is a national charity covering England and Wales,  committed to empowering young people in rural areas. Through a wide range of programmes, from sports and training to community projects, they help thousands of young people develop skills, confidence, and leadership. Joining them means contributing to a vibrant and meaningful cause, working with passionate colleagues who care about rural youth.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Fundraising Officer, Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Membership Development Manager, Head of Fundraising, Philanthropy

Location: Flexible / Remote (UK-based), travel required
Salary: £40,000
Contract: Full-time

About Us

We are building something unprecedented.

The Waqf Fund for Muslim Education is a groundbreaking new initiative with a bold vision: to establish the best schools, with the best teachers, providing the best education, producing the next generation of exceptional leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and public servants.

Rooted in the Islamic tradition of Waqf (endowment), this fund will be a perpetual source of investment into the education and future of our children, empowering them to serve humanity with excellence, integrity, and purpose.

This is not just a fundraising role. This is your opportunity to help lay the foundation of an educational legacy that will echo for generations to come 

The Role

As our Fundraising Manager, you will be the driving force behind developing, launching, and delivering a dynamic fundraising strategy to secure significant and sustainable support for the Waqf Fund.

Your role will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery from engaging high-net-worth donors and institutional funders, to inspiring grassroots giving from communities who believe in the transformative power of education.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning – Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with the Fund’s mission and values.
• Major Donor Engagement – Identify, cultivate, and steward high-value donors and partners, building long-term, trust-based relationships.
• Community Fundraising – Mobilise grassroots support across the UK Muslim community, creating campaigns that inspire giving at every level.
• Institutional Funding – Explore and secure grants, sponsorships, and partnerships from trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters.
• Events & Campaigns – Design and deliver fundraising events, both in-person and digital, that engage and inspire.
• Waqf Awareness – Champion and educate donors on the concept of Waqf as a sustainable, faith-driven model for impact.
• Impact Reporting – Work with the leadership team to demonstrate the difference donor support is making, through compelling storytelling and data.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a rare combination of heart and hustle. You will:

• Have a proven track record in fundraising, business development, or sales, ideally in the charity or education sector.
• Understand the values and motivations of Muslim donors, with sensitivity to cultural and faith contexts.
• Be a confident communicator, able to inspire at a boardroom table and from the mosque pulpit.
• Have experience in building a fundraising function from scratch (preferred but not essential).
• Be highly organised, results-driven, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
• Share our vision for transforming education and believe deeply in the power of giving for lasting change.

What We Offer

• A chance to be part of a historic, first-of-its-kind initiative in Muslim education.
• The opportunity to shape and grow a pioneering fundraising programme from the ground up.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, mission-driven team.
• A role where your work will leave a lasting legacy for generations.

How to Apply:
Send your CV and a covering letter outlining your passion for this role and how your experience aligns with our vision.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who can work with us on a part time, freelance basis (Sept/Oct 2025 - January 2026) for a fee of £16Kto produce and undertake the following specialist services:

• Research and produce a bespoke 18-month Fundraising Plan for the Trust, with a particular focus on Museums, collections, community engagement, conservation and organisational resilience. 
• To start the delivery of the plan by undertaking specialist fundraising activities to trusts and foundations and to apply for opportunities that will help generate new incomes for the Trust and boost our ability to delivery our Business plan and Museum Developments. This will include a refreshed donations plan for our sites to come into action before Christmas.
• To advise and produce a business case for a long-term fundraising resource for the Trust.

Drive Impact in Central London: Join BOST as our Fundraising & Communications Manager (FT) or split into two PT roles. Help raise £1.5m+ and elevate our public voice.

Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) is seeking a dynamic individual (or two!) to lead our fundraising and communications efforts. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of green spaces in central London while working with an award-winning charity that puts community and wellbeing at its heart.

About the Roles

Fundraising Manager (3 days/week or part of FT role)
Lead on securing an average of £1.5m annually from Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory donors. You’ll manage a robust funding pipeline, craft compelling applications, and steward donor relationships. Collaborating across BOST, you’ll optimise both restricted and unrestricted income and support strategic funding initiatives led by the CEO.

Communications Manager (2 days/week or part of FT role)
Champion BOST’s voice across platforms. You’ll manage content creation, brand strategy, marketing, and PR to raise our profile and improve external communications. From social media to newsletters and press outreach, you’ll ensure our message is clear, engaging, and impactful.

About Bankside Open Spaces Trust

BOST is an award-winning charity dedicated to creating and maintaining inspiring green spaces in central London. We bring people together to improve mental and physical wellbeing through community-led open space development. Our mission is to protect and enhance green spaces by involving local people in every step.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Manager – 60% of role

• Manage a pipeline of trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
• Develop targeted applications to raise sustainable income.
• Deliver excellent donor stewardship and reporting.
• Peer review internal proposals and support impact measurement.
• Collaborate with staff to gather data for applications and reports.
• Research and approach new funding opportunities.
• Support CEO with corporate and individual donor development.
• Liaise with finance team to track restricted funds and spending.
• Maintain accurate records and database entries.

Communications Manager – 40% of role

• Lead BOST’s communications, PR, and marketing strategy.
• Collaborate with web developers to keep the website fresh and relevant.
• Manage social media platforms and content calendars.
• Uphold brand and messaging consistency across the organisation.
• Design and disseminate marketing materials.
• Write engaging copy for projects and programmes.
• Produce regular newsletters and liaise with press contacts.
• Maintain organised records of contacts, images, and communications data.

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London Hybrid 
Closing date: 22nd September

We’re excited to be working on a brand-new Philanthropy and Partnership Manager role with an amazing conservation charity that’s protecting endangered species and wild habitats across Africa and Asia.

You will play a key role in building and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, charitable family trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. From identifying prospects and developing tailored proposals, to making personal asks and delivering excellent stewardship, you’ll lead the full supporter journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in high-value fundraising who’s ready to take the next step. Whether you’re looking to build on existing skills or take ownership of a growing income stream, this role offers the chance to shape strategy, lead on relationship development, and make a real impact.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in fundraising from high-net-worth individuals or family trusts and foundations or corporates
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire through storytelling
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently, manage deadlines and deliver high-quality proposals

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please give us a call and ask to speak to Jake.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional wanting a new challenge that offers flexibility and purpose. CHASE Africa is a growing international NGO seeking a dedicated and qualified Part-Time Finance Manager to join our small, friendly team in Somerset.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with extensive financial expertise, who is seeking a part-time position where they can apply their skills to a meaningful mission.

About CHASE Africa

We are a UK-based international NGO with ambitious plans for growth. We work through local partners in East Africa to improve health and wellbeing in marginalised communities, focusing on reproductive health, and a one-health approach that also incorporates environmental protection.

We are a small but dedicated team, committed to a collaborative approach to partnership. We're currently going through an exciting period of transition and growth, with a new CEO in 2022, a new charitable structure in 2023, and registering of a new entity in Kenya in 2025. Our income is forecast to exceed £1 million in 2025. Your role will be vital in helping us achieve our future goals.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee all financial aspects of our UK and international operations. This is a critical role that ensures our financial stewardship is sound and our systems are effective.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Ensuring timely and accurate bookkeeping and preparing monthly management accounts.

• Preparing statutory accounts and managing the annual audit process.

• Managing donor grants, including producing budgets for applications and preparing financial reports.

• Ensuring compliance with UK charity financial regulations (Charity SORP).

• Providing financial capacity-building support to our in-country partners.

About You

You are a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with at least five years of experience in financial management, including some in the charity or NGO sector. You have a strong working knowledge of UK charity financial regulations and are proficient with accounting software, especially SAGE, and Microsoft Excel.

You are a proactive self-starter with excellent analytical and communication skills, able to work both independently and as part of a small, dynamic team. Most importantly, you are committed to CHASE Africa’s mission to improve health and wellbeing in East Africa.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to shape a growing organisation during a critical period of transition.

• A flexible, hybrid working arrangement with the potential for occasional travel to our programme countries.

• The chance to contribute your skills to a mission-driven organisation that is making a real difference.

• Pro-rata benefits including 28 days of paid holiday (plus bank holidays), a contributory pension scheme, and enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption benefits after one year of service.

Birmingham Cathedral is a beautiful building with a wonderful community of worshippers, volunteers and staff. We are inspired by a strong sense of social justice, a passion for supporting those who are marginalised within the city and a commitment to celebrating all that is wonderful in our diverse city and diocese. We strive for our Cathedral to be fully representative of the richly diverse communities we serve, and have an unwavering desire to share God’s love, and the good news of Jesus Christ in a spirit of service.

Birmingham Cathedral demonstrates daily its attraction as a house of prayer to the people of the city and its international visitors. Alongside daily worship, enriched by the Anglican choral tradition, the Cathedral hosts diocesan, regional and national events and is responsive to immediate community needs for celebration and lament. With growing confidence and newly refurbished Burne-Jones windows, the Cathedral has a clear vision and strategy. The Cathedral’s strategic plan focusses on three priorities: Pray, Serve and Grow and gives Birmingham Cathedral a clear sense of purpose and direction.

The Fundraising Manager will be instrumental in supporting the wider team with our fundraising efforts. They will work closely with the Senior Management Team and the External Relations department along with the wider cathedral community. The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for trust and grangt funding applications as well as identifying new potential sources of income. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential
Experience in a Fundraising / Development role.
Demonstrable capacity to raise funds from trusts and foundations.
Exceptional communication skills, together with a confident and professional approach.
Must be self-motivated whilst understanding the importance of working as part of a team.
Sympathetic towards and supportive of the mission and values of the cathedral.
High level of administrative competence and comfortable handling and reporting on financial information.
The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a range of people including cathedral colleagues and external organisations.
Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
Experience of working towards and delivering against an agreed financial target.
Empathy with the ethos of the Church of England. 
 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Savoy Educational Trust in and help support our mission to advance & enhance education, training and skills development in the UK hospitality industry.  As our new Executive Board & Governance Administrator you will play a key role in helping us deliver our new 5-year strategy by providing vital support to our Executive Team & Board of Trustees.

Location: Remote working (UK-based) with occasional travel

Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (based on experience) plus 5% employer pension contribution

Contract type: Permanent

Holidays: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays)

ABOUT US

The Savoy Educational Trust is a leading grant-making charity with a mission to drive excellence in education and career development in the UK hospitality industry.  We exist to empower the next generation of hospitality professionals by supporting education, training, and development initiatives that enhance the capabilities and skills of those who wish to pursue a long-term career in this dynamic and important sector of the UK economy. 

We provide targeted funding and support to organisations that deliver impactful education, training and development programmes designed to inspire, prepare and equip individuals for fulfilling and sustainable careers in the UK hospitality sector. Our main beneficiaries include educational establishments (schools through to universities), industry charities and non-profits (large and small), and an array of industry associations.

Our work is guided by a committed group of Trustees and a small Executive Office Team. We have a strong legacy and a clear vision for the future.

ABOUT YOU

As we grow and adapt to the changing needs of the sector, we are now looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Board & Governance Administrator to support the delivery of our new 5-year strategy and to oversee the smooth running of our administrative/governance operations.

This role requires a meticulous individual, with previous experience in a high-level administrative role and ideally some knowledge of charity governance. The postholder will have excellent organisational & IT skills, a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and an ability to communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. They will actively promote and uphold the Trust’s mission and values and will always exercise a high level of good judgment, diplomacy and discretion, in respect of the confidential information that they are party to. The postholder will be highly self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work effectively to build strong relationships with our beneficiaries, the Chief Executive/Executive Office team and our Board of Trustees.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Purpose of the Role

This is a central role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Trust, providing secretarial support to the Board of Trustees and ensuring smooth and efficient administrative/governance processes. The postholder will be the first point of contact for enquiries and will be responsible for coordinating meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining accurate records.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility: Remote working with occasional travel to meetings and/or projects.
• Impact: Work for a charity making a tangible difference to young people and the hospitality sector.
• Collaboration: Be part of a small, passionate team with a strong sense of purpose.
• Development: Develop your skills in charity governance, grant-making, and non-profit administration.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send:

• A CV detailing your experience.
• A short cover letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please indicate notice period required.

Applications close: 5th October 2025

Shortlisting: w/c 6th October 2025

Stage 1 interview (online/video call): w/c 13th October 2025

Final interview (in person in central London): w/c 20th October 2025 (travel expenses reimbursed if you live outside London)

Please submit your application with a cover letter by 24th September 2025
About Homewards

Homewards is a five-year, locally led programme, launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales in June 2023.The aim of Homewards is to demonstrate that together, it is possible to end homelessness – making it rare, brief, and unrepeated. 

The Royal Foundation has selected six flagship locations across the UK and formed Coalitions of committed organisations and people from their public, private and voluntary sectors: Aberdeen, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Lambeth, Newport, Northern Ireland, and Sheffield.

About The Royal Foundation

The Royal Foundation mobilises leaders, businesses, and people so that together we can address society’s greatest challenges. Led by our Principals, The Prince and Princess of Wales, our work is built on world-class research, long-term partnerships, and measurable, scalable impact.
 

Role description and core responsibilities

We are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to play a key role in coordinating and delivering projects across our Northern Ireland location. Reporting into the Northern Ireland Lead and working closely with colleagues across the programme, thisis a vital role as we deliver an ambitious Action Plan across the country.

The Project Manager will be based within the core Homewards team but will work closely with other Foundation teams, Kensington Palace, and external delivery partners.

The role will be varied and wide-ranging, working with other internal and external colleagues to determine project needs and key deliverables.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

· Establishing and executing the project management processes required to ensure effective delivery of projects within Northern Ireland

· Coordinating delivery efforts with the Homewards Northern Ireland Coalition (and other external delivery partners) to ensure strategies and commitments are deployed on the ground

· Taking ownership for the successful delivery of allocated projects

· Monitoring and reporting on delivery of projects against agreed timelines, ensuring risks, assumptions, dependencies, and actions are identified, tracked, and resolved

· Organising programme and stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas/papers, managing logistics and producing minutes as required

· Build and maintain relationships with appropriate internal and external stakeholders, and support the day-to-day management of the stakeholder ecosystem

· Working with senior colleagues on agendas and ensuring actions are captured and carried out

· Promoting a strong partnership/team ethos and collaborative ways of working both within the programme team and wider Homewards partnership

• Playing an active broader role in the programme team, working collaboratively to offer ideas on strategy and operational design.

Relevant knowledge and experience

· Knowledge and experience of project management, being directly responsible for the delivery of substantive projects (essential)

· Previous experience of working in a fast-paced delivery environment and/or on a complex project (essential)

· Experience of budget management (essential)

· Highly competent user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (essential)

· Experience of successfully dealing with stakeholders at different levels (essential)

· Experience with a project management tooling such as Mondaycom, MS Project, Smartsheet, Trello, Salesforce (desirable)

· Previous experience in a sector relevant to the programme (e.g. homelessness sector or charity sector more widely, local government) (desirable)

Personal qualities

· You will be a collaborative and confident relationship builder, with strong stakeholder management skills; a genuine ‘team player’ who is able to influence and bring people with you

· You will be agile, able to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios

· You will be highly organised and capable of balancing multiple, complex priorities 

· You will have an optimistic and energetic outlook, keen to maximise the positive change you and the team can deliver 

· You will be an excellent communicator, both in writing and orally, able to tailor your deliver based on the audience. 

· You take a creative/innovative approach to problem-solving, as well as being keen to offer ideas/challenge on issues not strictly within your remit.

The Royal Foundation is a high-profile organisation, and the successful candidate will appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality and have a mature and professional approach.

Hours: Full-time with flexible working arrangements

Location: London office with hybrid working flexibility (2-3 days in office)

Start Date: ASAP

About Speakers Trust
Speakers Trust is the UK's leading public speaking charity, which delivers training and events to ensure all young people develop the skills and confidence to speak and be heard.
Each year, we work with over 40,000 young people, helping them develop the confidence to share their ideas and stories out loud. Our work transforms lives - every day we see and hear stories of young people who have found their voice and discovered the power of speaking up.
We operate through two key areas: (i) we deliver a national schools programme to more than one in five state secondary schools delivering workshops and events and publishing leading educational resources. (ii) we work with third sector organisations to deliver workshops and events with the joint aims of amplifying youth voice and supporting the financial sustainability of the charity- an exciting growth area that this role will help shape and lead.

The Role
This role is focused on managing and growing our work with other third sector organisations. It focuses on two areas: (i) developing our social enterprise which delivers over 150 paid workshops each year and (ii) delivering youth voice initiatives with other charity partners which amplify young voices. We're creating this new position to drive our strategic mission while enabling our Head of Fundraising to focus on individual giving, corporates, and larger trusts and foundations.
It is an opportunity to craft your own role by using your entrepreneurial skills to grow the charity’s enterprise income and giving you the opportunity to grow with it.
All colleagues are expected to also play a role in supporting Speakers Trust’s broader strategic objectives.

Enterprise Development (Primary Focus)

•  Grow our established “paid for” workshop delivery (currently 150+ workshops annually) by building   relationships with third sector organisations, developing new products, promotions and selling public   speaking workshops to those with budget to pay for them.
•  Drive successful growth in enterprise contribution to the charity's finances through increased net income
•  Manage the full commercial cycle from prospecting and enquiry to delivery and invoicing
•  Work with our impressive existing client base while actively developing new partnerships
•  Match client needs with our established freelance trainer network

 Youth Voice Programmes

• Successfully deliver flagship programmes like "My Maiden Speech" - our high-profile, transformative multi-organisation youth voice programme
• Develop and deliver new youth voice initiatives that amplify marginalised voices
• Engage new partners and showcase our transformative work
• Manage events, logistics, and complex stakeholder relationships across multiple organisations
• Maximise the potential of these programmes to generate new funding sources to expand this part of our work.

Supporting Speakers Trust's Broader Objectives

• As part of our collaborative team of 10, you'll also contribute to our success through:
• Supporting fundraising events and activities to help achieve our income targets
• Contributing to events for our schools programme and other initiatives where needed
• Coordinating smaller projects across the charity as opportunities and needs arise
• Supporting the CEO and team with tasks that help make Speakers Trust a great place to work
• Contributing to solutions for the usual challenges faced by small charities - bringing creativity and problem-solving skills
• Representing Speakers Trust at external events and networking opportunities
• Sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues to strengthen our collective impact

What Success Looks Like

• Sustainable growth in our enterprise workshop programme and net income contribution
• Successful delivery of multiple youth voice programmes and events throughout the year
• New funding streams secured for youth voice initiatives
• Expanded partner network and stronger stakeholder relationships
• Enhanced profile and awareness of Speakers Trust's work
• Effective contribution to broader team success

For more information on the role and instructions to apply, please download the candidate pack.

Learning with Parents supports families to have positive learning interactions together and leads the sector to learn what works in tackling inequality. In partnership with over 160 primary schools, we support families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Families are motivated to sustain and enjoy frequent and positive interactions at home.

We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.

About the Role

There are 1.4 million primary-aged children growing up in poverty in the UK, and we are currently only working with a fraction of them. We have grown rapidly over the last few years, and are now looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager to join our team and help take our fundraising to the next level. You’ll be stepping into a role where your creativity, relationship-building skills, and strategic thinking will directly fuel our expansion and impact. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to make their mark in a fast-growing, mission-led charity, where innovation is encouraged, impact is measurable and your contributions will directly help drive meaningful change in the education system. 

Fundraising Strategy and Support

• Provide input to shape Learning with Parents’ evolving fundraising strategy 

• Bring fresh ideas and innovation to fundraising development as we expand our impact

• Keep aware of trends and innovations in the wider fundraising sector, identifying new opportunities and approaches for us to explore

Business Development

• Working closely with the team to discover and cultivate new corporate partners, trust funders and High Net Worth Individuals 

• Maintain and regularly update a dynamic prospect pipeline, tracking promising opportunities as they develop, ensuring compliance with our Ethics Policy 

• Engage directly with potential partners to create meaningful collaborations that drive shared impact

• Craft compelling materials and proposals for partnership opportunities that showcase Learning with Parents’ unique value proposition

• Write and submit applications to corporate foundations, trusts and other grant making bodies

• Support representation of Learning with Parents at external fundraising, building our profile and expanding our network

Stewardship

• Feed into the design and implementation of our stewardship strategy to create deeper connections between supporters and our work

• Take ownership of managing and stewarding your own pool of corporate partners, trusts and foundations and other donors

• Assist with fulfilling donor due diligence requirements and maintaining compliant records

• Create compelling update reports and donor communications that bring our impact to life for supporter

About You 

We’re looking for a fundraiser who’s excited about their next career move. We believe in investing in the right person and we will provide all the training and support you need to excel. 

You’re someone who thrives on making things happen. You’ll be able to share examples of how you’ve demonstrated:

• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills. You excel at juggling multiple priorities and can see the bigger picture while managing the detail

• Compelling communication skills. You’re confident in representing the organisation externally and inspiring audiences 

• Effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders. You understand that fundraising is fundamentally about people. You’ve built meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level, and know how to nurture partnerships that deliver value for everyone involved 

• Experience in successfully managing long-term partnerships. You know what it takes to keep relationships thriving year after year. You’re skilled at finding creative solutions and ensuring all parties feel valued and engaged

• Persuasive writing and storytelling skills. You can distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences

• Collaborative outlook and ways of working. You’re happy working as part of a team, drawing on the skills and knowledge of those around you, as well as supporting others with your own expertise

• Mission-driven. Above all, you’re excited to champion and uphold our vision, mission and values

Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: 

• An understanding of educational inequality in the UK

• Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face