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ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY
Job title: Philanthropy Propositions Lead
Salary: £31,125 - £39,826
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
About this role
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of children's healthcare by developing compelling cases for support and leading fundraising proposition development for one of the UK's most ambitious children's hospital charities.
The Philanthropy Propositions Lead will be responsible for creating inspiring, evidence-based fundraising propositions that secure transformational philanthropic support from major donors, trusts and foundations.
Working across Alder Hey Children's Charity and Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation, the postholder will develop and project manage a pipeline of strategic funding opportunities. This will include helping to coordinate the Charity's capital appeal programme, ensuring complex projects progress efficiently from early concept through to successful fundraising and delivery.
This role combines exceptional writing, strategic thinking, stakeholder management and project leadership, ensuring every fundraising proposition tells a compelling story of how philanthropy can transform children's healthcare.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Case for support and fundraising proposition development
Write transformational cases for support which demonstrate clear patient benefit, articulate the case for charitable funding and include meaningful outcomes and impact measures.
Produce bespoke proposals for major donors and funders.
Create compelling donor and funder updates and reports.
Funding opportunity pipeline development
Maintain a pipeline of future funding opportunities, ensuring sufficient project information is available before entering fundraising.
Ensure proposed projects have clear objectives, realistic budgets, measurable outcomes and defined timescales.
Capital Appeal Coordination
Develop project plans for complex fundraising opportunities and monitor progress across multiple workstreams.
Coordinate regular project meetings with clinical, operational and fundraising colleagues.
Internal Collaboration
Build strong relationships with colleagues and clinicians in the Trust.
Work collaboratively with the Charity Grants and Impact Team, Alder Hey clinicians and Trust staff and colleagues across the Charity to develop compelling funding opportunities for agreed projects and areas of work.
Other Duties
Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
Attend and support events run by fundraising teams whererequired, including occasional out-of-hours working.
Keep up to date with trends in philanthropy, healthcare fundraising and capital appeals, applying learning to strengthen fundraising propositions.
Gain andmaintainan in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work,prioritiesandfuture plans.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Our Values
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.
Courage
We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.
Together
We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.
Passion
We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.
Magic
We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.
Additional Information
In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.
This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:
How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026
Initial screening interviews will be held via Teams onTuesday 13th October 2026
Second stageinterviews will be held inpersonatAlder HeyonMonday 19th October2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To identify new prospects (trusts, foundations, philanthropists, corporates) to support the development and strategic objectives of The Christie Charity.
To manage post-award impact and reporting requirements of The Christie Charity and work closely with the Grants Manager, who will focus primarily on the pre-award stage of the grant life cycle.
To source and share industry information across the Charity.
The role will be instrumental in both developing and expanding our prospect pipeline, identifying new opportunities and providing high-quality research materials to support our fundraising efforts.
WHY THE CHRISTIE CHARITY?
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 Northwest, this role could be for you.
The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. 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.
We are an independent charity and everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure that cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds.
The Christie Charity operates from the same campus as The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
When submitting your application, please provide the following:
- A cover letter; and
- An up-to-date CV.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interviews will be held all day on Monday 6 October 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to keep this date available where possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible to: Prospect Research Team Manager
Based: Hybrid - The Grange, Saunderton, Princes Risborough OR BWC, Bielby, York
Contract: Fixed term - 12 months
£40,000 per year
We're looking for a Prospect Research Manager to join our Prospect Research Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help grow our high-value fundraising by supporting our Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partnerships teams. As part of the Prospect Research Team, you'll provide the research and insight that helps colleagues identify new opportunities, build meaningful relationships and make informed fundraising decisions.
You'll play an important role in identifying new funding opportunities and providing the insight that helps colleagues build successful relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners. Through high-quality research and analysis, you'll help fundraisers to understand who is most likely to support our work, enabling them to make informed decisions and deliver personalised stewardship.
Working closely with colleagues across the High Value teams, you'll ensure our fundraising activity is informed by evidence, delivered ethically and supported by accurate data. You'll also help us develop and grow a strong prospect pipeline that will support our fundraising ambitions for years to come.
Key Responsibilities
The full job description is available to view on our website via the ‘apply’ button.
Benefits
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.
Closing date: 25th September 2026
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Kew’s successful Trusts and Foundations team for a 12-month fixed-term period, to help Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew realise its goal to help end the extinction crisis and contribute to a world where nature is protected, valued by all, and managed sustainably. The Development Officer will help to maximise income from trusts and foundations and support the busy team to engage and steward new and existing donors to Kew.
The Development Officer will support the day-to-day delivery of the Trusts and Foundations income stream. Responsibilities include writing compelling funding proposals and reports, managing a portfolio of funders, supporting the Trusts and Foundations team on higher value proposals and donor stewardship, including with events and visits to the Gardens, and maintaining donor records. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Development and RBG Kew to help deliver a world class fundraising function.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent writing skills and an eye for detail who would like to build a career in Development. Our ideal candidate will feel comfortable working in a busy and fast-paced office environment and possess strong organisational skills. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people.
Interviews are due to take place w/c 21st September.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
About Us
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
At Kew, our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the insights they bring. When you join us, you will find an organisation that values your perspective and lived experience. You will receive support to achieve your full potential and access opportunities to develop and progress. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is ongoing, shaped by the people who work here and the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we are breaking down barriers to be an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Whoever you are, and however you experience the world, there is a place for you to grow and belong at Kew.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Trusts and Foundations Manager.
The organisation is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. They support people facing financial hardship to access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, while working to challenge stigma and change the systems that drive financial insecurity.
This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of £47,000 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.
The Trusts and Foundations Manager will lead the planning process for the Trusts and Foundations Team, ensuring that the strategy supports and meets the goals of the wider organisation’s overall strategic plan. You will facilitate strong relationships with donors and prospects to maximise financial support and determine and execute cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.
The successful candidate will have experience of securing significant trust and foundation income, a proven ability to devise and deliver effective fundraising strategies, and experience of managing a pipeline of funders. They are looking for someone who is well versed in prospecting and building new relationships within the Trusts and Foundations discipline.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or 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.
Salary: £52,839 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
Location: Battersea, London (Hybrid working with at least 50% office-based)
Closing date: 20th August
Benefits: 28 Day Annual Leave (excl Bank Holidays), Generous Pension scheme (Ie, employee contribution 5%, employer contribution 10.3%), Enhanced Parental Leave
We are thrilled as always to be working with the wonderful team at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home as they look for a Trusts Lead, providing a exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading animal welfare charities and lead a high-performing team responsible for securing significant funding from trusts and foundations.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead Battersea's trusts fundraising strategy, managing a team of three and driving income growth from a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters. You will personally manage a selection of high-value relationships, including trusts capable of making six and seven-figure gifts, while overseeing pipeline development, budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will ensure a collaborative and strategic approach to trust fundraising, stewardship and income generation.
To be successful as the Trusts Lead, you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV or contact us and quote the reference 3063JP
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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REMAP is a national charity which helps disabled people across the UK, achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. Our community of volunteer engineers design and create equipment when no commercial alternative exists – at no charge to the individuals we help. We are the UK’s only charity providing innovative, custom made and personalised equipment for disabled people.
We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to focus on leading and developing a diverse programme of fundraising activities that will generate sustainable income and support the organisation’s very compelling cause. REMAP is unique.
Our new Fundraising Manager will be ambitious and enthusiastic, with outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills who is able to develop excellent relationships with volunteers, donors and staff. They will:
To apply please submit your CV and Covering Letter outlining how you meet the personal specification by the deadline of midnight on Monday 28th September 2026. Interviews will take place online via Teams on 12th & 13th October 2026.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is specialist permanent role that is key to enabling Inter Care’s work. Within this, the core of the role is to ensure that our major sources of income from Trusts and Grant makers are delivered in line with our fundraising strategy.
As a senior role within Inter Care, it will support the CEO by ensuring that our activities in this area are well aligned with our ambition to increase our impact.
KEY TASKS & SKILLS
Fundraising from Trusts and Grant Makers
a. Define the fundraising strategy and deliver it through efficient research and effective applications to Trusts & Foundations.
b. Be able to write persuasively and tailor applications to different audiences.
c. Develop a strong relationship and establish good communication channels with key partners.
d. Think both strategically and methodically.
e. Be a self-starter and have initiative in developing new approaches
f. Be confident in establishing strong working relationships with external organisations and contacts.
In addition, the job holder will perform any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the post, required by the CEO.
Our mission is to save lives and alleviate suffering through the provision of surplus medical resources to rural partner health units in Africa



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £20,000 at 17.5hrs a week (£40,000 per annum pro rata)
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a UK-wide voluntary organisation and charity that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in farming and ‘walk with’ people at times of difficulty and change. We have been described as a ‘lifeline’ and a ‘trusted friend’ by people we have helped, and support over 12,500 people in agriculture each year with a wide range of issues.
We are recruiting a part-time Trust Fund and Legacy Development Manager. You will be reporting to the Head of Partnerships.
You will build vital relationships with Trusts, Foundations and other grant providers, generating income and helping to ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.
You will also focus on increasing the volume and value of legacies left to FCN and nurturing these relationships and opportunities.
Now is an exciting time to be joining FCN – we are currently delivering our three-year strategy (2025 - 2027) and we are working with a wide range of stakeholders to create a resilient farming future for the next generation of farmers.
You will be working under your own initiative for much of the time, and will need a valid, clean driving license and own transport. Mileage expenses are reimbursed.
Key Relationships:
Internal: Close working relationships with Head of Partnerships, Head of Operations and Communications, Head of Finance and HR and other staff members.
External: Liaising with Trusts, Foundations, families and a wide range of other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
The Trust Fund and Legacy Development Manager will be responsible for:
Trusts:
- Lead on the development and delivery of a new trust fundraising strategy.
- Identify, research and write compelling applications to meet and / or exceed income targets.
- Oversight and management of relationships with existing and new trusts and foundations and delivering funding reports to a high and consistent standard, including evaluating impact.
- Writing and submitting high-quality bids and tailored proposals to secure charity funding from trusts, foundations, grant providers and other sources.
- Monitoring requirements of trust fund projects, including meeting deadlines and collating relevant information.
- Working with the Senior Leadership Team to identify opportunities and develop project proposals aligned to organisational strategy.
Legacy Development:
- Create and deliver an effective strategy for gifts in wills and in memory giving.
- Increasing income from legacies and wills, as well as maintaining and building legacy opportunities.
- Ensuring legacy funds are utilised in accordance with the wishes of the donor.
- Managing relationships with donors, families and other stakeholders.
- Recording income and donor support accurately and maintaining databases.
- Handling the responsibilities of the role sensitively and with care and compassion.
- Acknowledge and celebrate gifts in wills to raise awareness throughout the organisation, with its followers, supporters, staff and volunteers.
- Working with colleagues to gather content and produce high quality and inspirational updates for legacy supporters and their families.
- Respond to potential enquiries about all types of legacy gifts and gather details about each.
- Gather information from existing content and new sources to draft updates and other stewardship communications for individuals and legacy families.
- Identify case studies and stories from across our work, to show the impact of legacies and gifts in memory.
- Supporting on the delivery of projects and other charitable activities as and when required.
Essential Criteria:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent customer/donor care experience with a proven track record of exceptional listening skills.
· Methodical and organised approach to tasks with meticulous attention to detail with the ability to plan and prioritise.
· Experience in supporter acquisition, retention, and the development of supporters.
· Experience in writing funding bids, grants and proposals and tailoring bids to requirement and working to strict deadlines.
· Knowledge and experience of developing and maximising fundraising opportunities.
· Excellent organisational skills and deadline achievement.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Computer literacy including a working knowledge Microsoft office software, (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
· Ability to research, plan and budget.
· Able to work on own initiative while also as a key team member of the management team.
Desirable Criteria:
• Has worked in the charity sector previously.
• Knowledge and understanding of the law as it applies to charity legacies, taxes applicable to estates and probate/trust law and related processes.
• Has knowledge of agriculture and the rural community
• To have completed Higher Education (A-Levels, HNC, HND, foundation degree, bachelor’s all considered).
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at FCN.
*At times you may be expected to attend in-person meetings at Bragborough Hall Business Centre, Welton Rd, Braunston, Northamptonshire. You may need to travel in order to meet with donors and foundations.
Applicants must be based in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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XLP is a youth work charity working to create positive futures for young people and at the cutting edge of tackling poverty and educational failure in inner London. We deliver holistic, long-term work with young people aged 11 to 25 in schools and communities.
We have got big plans and we need the fundraising power to match. Our vision is to grow XLP’s impact across London by building a fundraising engine that’s ambitious, strategic and fit for a medium-sized charity. This role is about making that leap to unlocking major new income streams.
That means bold action. It means going after bigger grants, attracting larger gifts and shaping a sharp, strategic approach to long-term income growth. It means helping build and lead a strong, values-driven fundraising team with the drive and determination to go the distance. You will bring precision, persistence and the skill to turn complex work into compelling funding applications.
We are looking for a confident, engaging and proactive fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and making things happen. You will be someone who works collaboratively, brings positive energy to the team and is motivated by creating opportunities for young people to grow, thrive and build strong futures. While an understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by young people in inner-city London would be beneficial, what matters most is your commitment to XLP's mission and your desire to make a lasting difference
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you looking to develop your career in high value fundraising? Have ambitions to take your career to the next level?
Come and join us at the Royal Society for Blind Children!
As a key part of our Relationship Fundraising team, this role joins us at an exciting time as we seek to secure investment to develop new and exciting services to meet the needs of our young people. We’re investing in growth, but we’re realistic about what that means and what it will take to get there, and we want to have fun along the way and provide opportunities for people to progress and grow as we do.
We’re looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has great attention to detail and writes persuasively. If that sounds like you, drop us a line! We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in so encourage people to express their interest early.
Some of the main duties of this role include:
The ideal candidate
Our idea candidate will be skilled and experienced in writing compelling proposals for funding; will have strong interpersonal skills and able to build warm, trusting relationships with funders; excellent knowledge of the high value landscape; and proven ability of achieving income targets.
We have a track record of supporting colleagues' development within the role, so if you don’t feel you meet all of the person spec but are keen to learn that's OK - we would still love to hear from you.
The postholder may be required to work outside of normal working hours from time to time to cover events.
In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, season ticket loan, and a day off on your birthday. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role.
To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.
Note: the closing date for this role is 30 September 2026, however we are taking applications on a rolling basis and encourage early expressions of interest.
The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references.
Registered Charity No.307892
To be there for blind children and their families with specialist support throughout their journey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Quartet Community Foundation is looking for an experienced manager who enjoys building relationships, has strong communication skills, strives to achieve excellent donor stewardship and is motivated by Quartet’s mission and values.
The role
This is a key role within Quartet’s Philanthropy team, leading our place-based work across Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) and building new relationships in North Somerset alongside our new Head of Professional Adviser Partnerships, helping donors give confidently and effectively to achieve meaningful impact in local communities.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the successful candidate will manage a portfolio of fund holders, provide high-quality, trusted philanthropy advice and grant making support, build relationships with prospects and partners, and raise Quartet’s profile across B&NES. They will also engage with our North Somerset fund holders and grantees. They will support events, develop insight into local community need, contribute to our wider philanthropy strategy, and line manage four Philanthropy Officers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Universify Education is looking for a passionate and motivated Fundraising Officer to deliver the charity's fundraising activities and engage Universify’s community to enable the ongoing running of our transformative programmes. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in fundraising to gain a deeper understanding of charity fundraising, finance, impact reporting and governance.
THE ROLE
As the Fundraising Officer, you will plan and deliver the charity’s income generation strategy, covering Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving and Public Fundraising. You will work with the programme team to create integrated charity communications to increase awareness of the charity’s impact. You will also work in collaboration with the CEO on the charity’s financial management and governance.
There is flexibility within the role to try other aspects of the charity’s work, including programme delivery and working with young people. Please see our job description for further information about working at Universify.
THE CHARITY
Universify exists to create a fairer, more equal society where every young person can fulfil their potential regardless of their background. We work primarily with Year 10-11 students (aged 14-16) to increase their aspirations, improve GCSE attainment and to gain a greater understanding of post-18 pathways, particularly university, to make a more informed decision about their future. Our main Oxford programme includes a week-long residential in summer of Year 10, a 3-day GCSE-focused revision residential in the spring of Year 11, and regular online coaching.
Main Duties
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Required skills and characteristics
Required experience
We are looking for candidates with the following experience:
Desirable experience and skills
Ideally, candidates would have experience in some of the following areas:
Please ensure your CV includes:
1. All education and qualifications to date, including pending qualifications. Please include School / College / University; Date obtained; Qualification Grade
2. Full employment history, starting with your current or most recent employment, and explanations for any gaps. Please include Employer; Post Held and Key Responsibilities; Start and End Dates; Reason for leaving/ gap in employment
3. Details of two professional referees, one of whom should be your latest employer.
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Universify is committed to educational equality - and that universities should be open to anyone with academic potential, regardless of background.



About the role:
The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in securing sustainable income to enable Amber to achieve its mission. Working closely with the CEO, you will develop and deliver fundraising across a diverse range of income streams, building strong relationships with funders, supporters and partners.
As Amber's sole fundraising professional, you will lead all aspects of income generation, building on established income streams such as trusts and foundations, community fundraising, individual giving and events, while developing income streams that are at an earlier stage, including legacy giving and corporate sponsorship. You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic planning with hands-on fundraising, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of blind and partially sighted children through music.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Planning and Monitoring
- Trusts and Foundations
- Community Fundraising
- Corporate Sponsorship
- Individual Giving
- Events and Campaigns
Providing musical opportunities for blind and partially sighted children, including children with more complex needs.
About the role
As Trusts Fundraising Lead, you’ll be Life Cycle’s lead specialist for Trusts and Foundations fundraising. Reporting to the Fundraising & Marketing Manager, you’ll take the lead on developing and managing a strong funding pipeline, identifying opportunities and securing grant income that supports Life Cycle’s charitable objectives and future plans.
Working with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll turn project ideas, organisational priorities and evidence of impact into clear, compelling funding cases. You’ll coordinate applications and proposals from initial research through to submission, making sure they are well evidenced, accurately costed and aligned with funder requirements.
You’ll also manage relationships with existing funders, overseeing reporting, stewardship and renewals to help build strong, lasting partnerships and maximise repeat funding. Alongside this, you’ll manage the Trusts CRM, ensuring funding opportunities, applications and relationships are recorded and kept up to date.
Working closely with the Marketing Lead and Supporter Care Officer, you’ll help communicate Life Cycle’s impact through applications, reports, stewardship materials and wider communications.
This is a varied role combining strategic pipeline development with hands-on fundraising. You’ll have the opportunity to shape Life Cycle’s trusts fundraising, build strong funder relationships and secure funding that directly supports Life Cycle's work, transforming lives through cycling.
About Life Cycle
We're a charity that transforms lives and the environment through cycling. Since 1999 we've supported over 97,000 people through bike-based activities - including those who need extra care and support on their cycling journey.
We’re a charity that transforms lives and the environment through cycling


