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Smart Works Bristol empowers unemployed women to move into work, supporting up to 1,000 clients each year through career coaching and interview preparation. To achieve this, we rely on income from grants, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and events.
We are seeking a proactive Fundraising Manager to join our small but ambitious team. Reporting to the Head of Smart Works Bristol, this role will lead our corporate and events fundraising, building on strong community foundations to develop partnerships as a key driver of long-term sustainability.
The successful candidate will deliver our three-year fundraising strategy, with a focus on Bristol’s corporate landscape, diversifying income streams, leading events and strengthening relationships across the Southwest.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of income generation, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships that translate into sustainable funding.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing charity at a pivotal stage, while benefiting from the wider Smart Works network. The role is based in Bristol and includes some evening or weekend work, with time off in lieu.
If you enjoy networking, researching and communicating, and are passionate about supporting women into work, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a CV and answer the following questions by 12 noon on Monday 1st June. You will be prompted to submit your answers within our online portal.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Shadow team at a pivotal moment for our charity.
Responsible for developing and delivering Bright Shadow’s long-term income strategy, you will play an important role at the heart of our organisation. As well as managing our funding pipeline and relationships with funders and donors, you will build a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio to support our ambitious creative programme for people living with and affected by dementia.
Why this role?
Bright Shadow has secured funding for this new position for the next three years, and we’re looking for someone to join our team at a pivotal moment. Our award-winning Zest programme is expanding in autumn 2026, we’re building our Dementia Arts Quality Framework, and we’re continuing to expand our capacity to co-create projects thanks to our Campfire Conversations and Open Forums.
Our team is small but mighty, including our fantastic inclusive board of trustees, two of whom live with dementia. We know we need to add an experienced fundraising manager to our team to help us build our community of support. Could that be you?
About the role
Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:
This role combines strategy, relationship-building and hands-on delivery, and will play a central role in shaping Bright Shadow’s future.
About us
Founded in 2009, at Bright Shadow we do dementia differently. Serving Kent and Medway, we make ambitious, enriching, joyful experiences that use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia – and those who give care – to live happy, healthy lives.
We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t. People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our high quality artistic work.
Our trademark Zest groups, wider creative programme, and our training and resources for organisations seeking to be dementia inclusive, are all rooted in our passionate belief in authentic relationship-centred care.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
Experience in digital fundraising, commissioning or the arts/health sector would be an advantage.
Role details
Post reports to: Chief Executive
Post works alongside: Chief Executive, Director of Creative Research
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days (21 hours) per week. Working pattern negotiable. Occasionally, flexibility may be required to ensure duties are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines (3 days per week)
Location: Remote, with some travel for meetings required.
Salary: £38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
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How to apply - please follow the link below to our website for details of how to apply.
Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Employability Events and Partnerships Manager
London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£32,190 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be supported to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!
ThinkForward is recruiting an Employability Events and Partnerships Manager to aid our team in delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you….
• Have a keen enthusiasm for working with young people and facilitating engaging and inclusive employability activities to equip ThinkForward young people for further education and sustained employment
• Are process driven and organised, with experience in planning and delivery across multiple programmes and projects
• Possess the ability to develop new and maintain our strong external business partnerships that support the delivery of employability programmes
• Can influence ThinkForward’s careers advice through expertise and insight around the local educational and employment landscape
• Have the skills to use data to plan, analyse and evaluate employability and progression activities
• Can lead on cultivating and onboarding new business partnerships in the London area
…then please click on the attached job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should answer the following questions:
1. Can you share an example of where you have project managed and delivered employability events or programmes, such as ‘ready for work’ activities?
2. Describe your experience of building and maintaining relationships with external partners, such as employers or corporate organisations, to support employability outcomes.
3. How have you used data, local labour market insight, or feedback to plan, deliver, and improve employability activities or progression programmes?
4. Can you give an example of how you have worked collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful employability initiatives?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are recruiting for a Senior Programmes Coordinator. The team at United Way UK is a passionate, friendly and collaborative group, committed to creating meaningful change in communities across the UK.
We value trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and reliability, and we work closely together to deliver programmes and partnerships that truly make a difference.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Programme Coordinator to join our small team. The role plays an important part in the planning and coordination of our core programmes and partnerships. The role is varied and would suit someone who is organised and confident in building relationships and working with a wide range of people. You will get to work with and present to corporate partners, charities and schools, travelling across the UK to ensure projects and events are delivered smoothly and professionally.
This role will help bring partners, charities and communities together to create practical, local impact across the UK.
What you will do:
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
What You’ll Need
Why Join Us
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter/supporting statement of no more than two pages which shares relevant experience and why you want to work with us.
• Interview venue: online interviews
• Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
A senior leadership opportunity to drive growth, build influence and secure the resources needed to tackle poverty and homelessness through access to safe, decent housing in the UK and around the world.
Location: Home-based with frequent travel to internal and external events, networking and other meetings in London and occasionally across the UK. Occasional international travel will also be required. All staff meetings are held in our ReStore, Romford.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Habitat GB mobilises resources, partnerships, public engagement and advocacy to support high‑impact housing solutions in the UK and internationally, working closely with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and the wider Habitat network.
Job Purpose
The Director of Fundraising & Partnerships is accountable for leading the vision, strategy and performance of Habitat GB’s fundraising, partnerships, engagement and resource mobilisation activity.
This role combines senior‑level engagement and income generation leadership with organisational and strategic responsibility. The postholder will design and deliver ambitious, sustainable income and partnership strategies; strengthen Habitat GB’s profile and positioning; and lead a high‑performing, values‑led team.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Fundraising & Partnerships plays a key role in organisational leadership, transformation, and long‑term sustainability, working collaboratively across Habitat GB, the international Habitat network and with a wide range of external partners. This role has 4 direct reports, and an overall team of 10.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Strategic Fundraising, Partnerships & Engagement
Income Management, Forecasting & Performance
Senior Partnerships, Stewardship & External Profile
Leadership & Management of the Fundraising & Partnerships Team
Organisational & Executive Leadership
We are looking for someone with:
Flexibility:
Habitat GB is seeking to rapidly expand its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This requires adaptability and an ambitious, dynamic and flexible team. The post holder is expected to be flexible in terms of location (within reason), line management, and duties and responsibilities.
Application Process:
We want our recruitment process to give you an opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat for Humanity GB in return.
To apply for the role please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying, using the link found on our website.
Deadline for applications is Monday 25th May 2026 (at 11:59 pm).
We plan for first stage interviews to take place w/b 1st June 2026. Interviews may be held online, or in person in London (please note that we do not reimburse any expenses incurred during interviews).
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
Good health is essential for people and communities to thrive; it is the foundation of a happy and prosperous society. For more than 150 years it has been our mission to improve and protect the health of the public by addressing the factors that determine it. We are recruiting to this exciting and challenging Senior Partnerships role to work with us to build meaningful relationships with organisations that align with our aims and objectives.
This is a new role that will work across the RSPH to maximise our membership, education, accreditation, research and policy offers, understanding our brand and value propositions to generate new business opportunities and support income growth. It will ideally suit a proactive and enthusiastic candidate who is excited about the opportunity to join us during a period of growth and expansion for the charity.
Role and responsibilities:
New business development
Relationship management
Strategic planning and delivery
Marketing and systems
About you
We are look for a proactive relationship developer. You might come from charity fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, sales, or another relationship-led income role. What matters most is your ability to build trust, communicate impact, and turn relationships into sustainable support.
In return we offer:
RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce in a working environment free from discrimination. Please do let us know if you require any adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process.
RSPH operates an agile working policy with some attendance at our London office according to business need.
Interviews will be held virtually on 10th June 2026. If you are unable to attend, please indicate this on your application.
We are an independent charity working to build a healthier future in the UK and across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an organised and proactive individual to identify new prospects (trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors) to support to the philanthropy team in their fundraising efforts.
The role will help develop and expand our prospect pipeline by identifying new opportunities and supporting the philanthropy fundraising team.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are supporting the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they're in need to recruit a new Corporate Partnerships Executive. This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in securing trust and foundation income that will help this Charity provide lifelong support to those who serve and those who have served, in the British Army.
Corporate Partnerships Executive
Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week
Hybrid working/London (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
£38,399 per annum
As Corporate Partnerships Executive, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver the successful Corporate Fundraising programme. With a compelling proposition, a nationwide network of colleagues, and an award-winning events programme, this charity is well placed to secure significant support from organisations that care about the Army family and this role is integral to making that happen.
Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and the wider High Value Relationships team, you’ll support the process of expanding the charity’s corporate support through effective prospecting, building strong relationships with supporters, and creating engaging content and stewardship materials that showcase the charity's impact. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team and contribute to a key growth area of the charity’s fundraising, including opportunities to work with international organisations and partners.
The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, an organised and diligent approach, and the confidence to engage professionally with senior stakeholders. This role is particularly suitable for someone with experience of Corporate fundraising, other fundraising experience, or similar, ideally including using research to build pipelines and approaches. You will be someone who is keen to develop their corporate partnerships skillset within a collaborative and encouraging environment.
How to apply:
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 Femke Vorstman 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.
Corporate Partnerships Lead - 0.6 FTE
Contract :
12 months fixed term;
0.6 / 22.2 hours per week;
Remote, home-based but with requirement to travel to in-person meetings when required.
Salary:
£49,844 (FTE) pro-rata £29,906
Plus £312 working from home allowance
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Purpose of the Role:
Voice 21 is a rapidly growing national education charity, with a bold new strategy to 2030, and ambitious plans to double fundraised income over this strategic period. We believe there is significant potential for the corporate sector to engage with our work and support our mission to transform education. We are seeking an experienced corporate fundraiser to build our burgeoning programme, unlock exciting new opportunities for support and lead on developing new voluntary income from corporate partnerships. You will champion creative, insight-driven new business development and account management, ensuring partnerships are meaningful, mutually beneficial and aligned with our mission. This role will encompass research and qualification, engagement of potential corporate partners, developing propositions and proposals, pitching and securing new partners and relationship building and stewardship. This role will suit someone proactive and self-motivated, with proven experience in building income from corporate partnerships, who is comfortable working independently, skilled in building relationships at all levels, and driven by Voice 21’s mission.
Key Responsibility of the Role:
Work collaboratively across the organisation to build trusted relationships internally, maximise opportunities, and ensure corporate partnerships support our strategic objectives.
Identify and deliver opportunities to develop new partnerships, securing and onboarding new corporate partners through targeted engagement.
Build sustainable relationships with corporate contacts, ensuring excellent engagement and stewardship.
Build a robust pipeline of prospective partners, ensuring a strategic and targeted approach to new business.
Collaborate across teams to shape and deliver high-value, mutually beneficial partnership proposals that align with organisational priorities.
Provide strategic support to the Head of Fundraising and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring where appropriate that senior colleagues are fully briefed and prepared.
Contribute your sector knowledge, expertise and specialist insights to inform strategy and innovation and assist decision-making.
Keep accurate records of all interactions with supporters and prospects.
What you will bring:
Proven experience in setting up a corporate fundraising programme, with a track record of securing five-figure+ relationships and raising income to target.
Knowledge and/or experience of a range of corporate income streams, from strategic partnerships and sponsorships, to cause-related marketing, employee engagement, gifts in kind, etc.
Strong commercial awareness, with ability to identify and prioritise high-value opportunities. Proactive and assertive, with the ability to recognise and act on new opportunities and the tenacity to secure meetings.
Experience of building a portfolio of corporate sector prospects and managing a pipeline of opportunities. Ideally with experience of using Salesforce (or another CRM system) to manage pipelines, track performance and report on outcomes.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, negotiating and influencing to achieve successful outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confident and engaging presentation abilities.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Knowledge of fundraising legislation, ethics, compliance, and data protection requirements.
Self-motivated, comfortable working autonomously, and able to take ownership of own performance. Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative culture.
What you will achieve:
Build a qualified pipeline of corporate prospects.
Secure new five-figure partnerships.
Develop tailored partnership propositions aligned to organisational priorities.
Strengthen stewardship and engagement processes.
Who you’ll work with: Your line manager will be the Head of Fundraising and you will work alongside a fundraising officer. The fundraising team sits in the Operations Directorate.
Where you’ll work: All Voice 21 staff work remotely and this is a home-based role, with some travel expected to our London office (by Victoria station) and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on where you are based. Voice 21 pays all travel and accommodation expenses.
About Voice 21
Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Our work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.
Why work for Voice 21?
Tackle a vital challenge, with great people. Voice 21 exists to transform children' s learning and life chances through talk and we are aiming to be working with 1,800 schools a year by 2030. To reach this goal we recruit great people and give them real responsibility, training and support.
Output focused culture, with flexible working opportunities. We have an agile and flexible approach, our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. As our staff predominantly work from home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively.
Real development opportunities. We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions.
Great benefits. 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and a 3 day Christmas closure period). Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service, 5% employer contribution to pension, interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans, employee assistance scheme.
Application details:
Please submit your C.V. and your responses to the following questions:
1/. Tell us about the highest value corporate partnership that you have personally secured and which you developed from start to finish (max 500 words):
How did you go about identifying the prospect and opportunity?
How did you go about developing the relationship before you secured the partnership?
What were the features of the partnership and what was the value for the charity and the corporate?
What was your role in developing the pitch and how did you go about landing the deal?
What was the outcome and/or impact of securing this partnership?
2/. Reflecting on the example you have shared, what did you learn from this experience? And how does that learning show up in your approach to corporate partnerships fundraising? (max 250 words)
3/. What interests you about Voice 21 and this contract specifically? What do you expect will be the challenges and opportunities in this role? (max 250 words)
Closing date: 1st June 2026 however we reserve the right to close applications before the stated closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications is received
Interview dates: TBC
Valuing every voice
Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Voice 21 is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. By offering a salary range, we demonstrate our commitment to considering a wide range of applicants who may bring different perspectives and levels of experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Corporate Development Executive, you will shape new corporate fundraising relationships that deliver long-term value, measurable impact and shared purpose. You will have strong business development skills, a proactive approach to building new relationships, and the ability to shape insight into compelling partnership proposals.
You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, managing pipelines, and securing long-term, high-value corporate partnerships through credible relationships. Working with the Corporate Development team, you will identify and secure multi-year, high-value partnerships, and build a robust pipeline that supports impact, growth, and long-term sustainability.
This role focuses on developing new corporate partnership opportunities, with responsibility for progressing relationships from initial engagement through to agreement. You will work independently on opportunities while being supported by colleagues across the Corporate Development team.
The role will involve developing partnerships that reflect both fundraising goals and wider corporate interests, including strategic partnerships, purpose led collaboration and alignment with corporate responsibility objectives.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Hybrid working expectations: Northampton office attendance one day per week
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Corporate Partnerships
AllChild
London, UK (Hybrid options available)
Full-time and permanent role
Salary positioned at c. £55,000 pa (with flexibility on this for the right candidate)
Help every child and young person flourish.
How? Help us double our income and deepen our impact.
We’re a national charity with a local heartbeat — working with communities so that every child and young person can access the right support, at the right time, in the right way. Our place-based approach is rooted in early identification, trusted adult relationships, whole child/whole system support and joined-up communities.
Our model has been successfully funded so far through a unique collective impact funding model across local and central government, schools and philanthropy, and we aim for a broader mix of funders who are committed to transforming their communities. As we embark on our second decade, we are ready for this next chapter: scaling our place-based model nationally and doubling our annual income from £8m to £16m+. We’ve built a community of committed supporters across individuals and foundations, and there’s significant opportunity to grow our offering for corporate partners. To enable this vision, we’re now seeking an exceptional specialist to join us as the Head of Corporate Partnerships, and design and implement a new strategy to create a significant step change in this area.
Reporting to our newly appointed Director of Fundraising, you will be responsible for building up our value proposition, shaping our corporate engagement strategy, and increasing income and range of partnerships in this area. You will play a key role as a senior leader in our fundraising team, and bring a strong track record of new business development and managing strategic funding partners for the organisations you’ve represented. Your creativity and ability to inspire the best out of your colleagues has resulted in income growth and success in embedding new ideas and approaches. Underpinning all of this will be your excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, ability to build new programmes and initiatives, and enthusiasm to be part of an organisation that is growing and at pace.
If this is the sort of career challenge you are seeking next and want to unlock transformational funding for children across the UK, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested in hearing more, please contact our recruitment partner at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240 or you can download further details from their website before applying.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 09:00 ON MONDAY, 1 JUNE 2026
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract Type: Fixed Term 6 months
Interviews: 8th of June 2026 in-person at our Dorfman centre.
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
Help shape the global conversation on youth opportunity
King’s Trust International, founded in 2015 by His Majesty King Charles III, is a global force for youth opportunity, building on five decades of proven impact through The King’s Trust in the UK. Established to confront the global crisis of youth unemployment, the organisation delivers programmes through implementation partners across the Commonwealth and beyond. To date, more than 120,000 young people outside the UK have moved into meaningful work; with 90% reporting stronger core skills and three quarters of participants in its employability and enterprise programmes moving into the labour market within six months. Our 2026–35 strategy sets an ambitious goal to empower one million more young people worldwide, scaling impact and strengthening partnerships to equip the next generation with the skills, confidence and opportunities to shape a brighter future.
We are now looking for an experienced Communications Manager to join our team on a six-month fixed-term contract.
The role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Communications Manager to join our team on a six-month fixed-term contract.
Working closely with the Head of Communications, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact communications across international campaigns, strategic partnerships and flagship events. You’ll help shape and amplify our global narrative — ensuring our work, and the young people we support, are seen, heard and understood.
This is a fast-paced, outward-facing role, working with media, delivery partners, embassies, funders and internal teams across multiple markets.
Key responsibilities
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a confident and proactive communications professional with strong media instincts, excellent writing skills and the ability to deliver at pace.
You will likely bring:
Experience in the charity, international development or youth sectors would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to join a globally ambitious organisation at a pivotal moment of growth. You’ll play a central role in shaping stories that resonate internationally and help unlock life-changing opportunities for young people around the world.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a fundraising and grant-making charity, we bring to life projects that transform patient care - from sensory packs for children in A&E to a peaceful sanctuary garden for people living with dementia. We’re a small, ambitious and supportive team, and in just three years we’ve tripled our income. Our goal is to become the charity of choice for our local community in Islington and Haringey.
Over the past 18 months, this role has built community and challenge events income from the ground up, creating real momentum. There’s still huge untapped potential locally, offering an exciting opportunity to grow and innovate.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll build meaningful relationships with clinicians, donors and the community, and see first-hand the impact of your work. You’ll lead on community fundraising, challenge events and volunteering, with real autonomy. It's a fantastic step up for someone ready to develop and make their mark.
The successful candidate will benefit from an NHS Agenda for Change salary and excellent NHS benefits, including a generous pension and annual leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Manager - Partnerships
Contract type: 12 Months Fixed-term contract | Full Time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £47,423 per year with excellent benefits
We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Brand and Strategic Communications team is a strategic, collaborative and creative function focussed on driving WaterAid’s advocacy, brand and fundraising objectives. We lead the development of brand and communications strategies to inspire audiences and support organisational goals, working closely with colleagues across the Communications and Fundraising directorate and with external partners.
About the role
As one of our Communications Managers, you will manage the delivery of communications strategies for corporate partnerships working closely with WaterAid’s Communications and Fundraising directorate and key partners to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
To be successful, you will need:
Closing date: Applications close at 12:00 PM UK time on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. First round interviews will be held the week commencing June 8th on Microsoft Teams. Second round interviews will be held the week commencing June 15th in our offices in Canary Wharf.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
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Fundraising Manager – Overview (scroll down to full role PDF)
Trekstock Cancer Support is the go-to place for exercise and mental wellbeing support for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s living with and beyond cancer - a group too often overlooked. We exist to help people rebuild their strength, confidence and energy through movement, community and expert-led support, from diagnosis through to life after treatment.
We’re a small, ambitious team building something genuinely transformative, and we’re looking for a passionate and proactive Fundraising Manager to help drive our next phase of growth.
This is a hands-on, relationship-led role at the heart of our fundraising. You’ll take ownership of key income streams including challenge events, corporate partnerships and supporter engagement, helping us grow income while delivering an exceptional experience for everyone who supports Trekstock.
From leading flagship events like Trek This City to developing meaningful corporate partnerships, you’ll play a key role in bringing new people into our community - and keeping them connected to our mission.
If you’re a confident self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, loves building relationships, and wants to make a tangible difference to the lives of people affected by cancer, this is an opportunity to take ownership and help shape the future of Trekstock.
About you
You’re a confident relationship-builder who loves making things happen. You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership in a small, ambitious team. Most importantly, you care about creating meaningful experiences for supporters and making a real impact.
You’ll bring:
Why join us
Trekstock is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
To provide life-changing programmes, tailored support and expert guidance – all designed to reach every single person who needs us, wherever they are.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.