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Donated income – whether from individuals, trusts and foundations, or fundraising events – constitutes approximately 60% JW3’s income. As part of our new organisational five-year strategy, we are set to raise £2.9m in 2025, with a target of £3.5m+ by 2031.

As a key member of JW3's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will lead, manage and motivate the small but mighty JW3 Development fundraising team, currently including: Head of Philanthropy, Trust & Foundations Manager, Individual Giving & Legacies Manager, and Fundraising Coordinator. You will work closely with the CEO, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Trustees, to accelerate the growth of fundraising across a diversified range of income streams to achieve long-term, sustainable income growth.

You will have responsibility for further developing and implementing an ambitious fundraising strategy in line with the organisational objectives and priorities. You will work closely with key professional and lay stakeholders - including Trustees - and will be responsible for initiating, developing and sustaining productive relationships with a range of new and existing donors; identifying and developing new prospects; creating and implementing an effective stewardship programme and initiatives; overseeing budgets; and proactively managing individual relationships. You will have the proven ability to build strong personal networks, and to engage and influence senior stakeholders both internally and externally.

If our mission and ambition resonates with you, and you are ready to help drive the next chapter of JW3, we’d love to hear from you!

Full details of the role are outlined in the job pack accessible on JW3's Jobs page.

Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children.  Staff and Volunteers offer regular support including emotional and practical help to families in their own homes and specialist projects within the community.

We are recruiting for a part-time Administrator/ Finance Assistant who will work with the Manager and a small team to ensure the organised and efficient operation of the charity. You will need excellent administrative, organisational, IT and finance skills to provide administrative and financial support for all aspects of Home-Start’s work.  Experience of running payroll and using online accounting/payroll software would be beneficial.  Ideally suited to an excellent administrator who can develop into the finance role.  Training will be provided.

A good standard of education (GCSE, and relevant administration/ finance qualifications and/or experience), together with sensitivity and excellent communication skills are essential. You should understand and be committed to the role of the voluntary sector, be able to work in a small team, and demonstrate the ability of taking initiative.  An enhanced disclosure check will be required.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd June (11:59pm)

Interviews will take place during the weeks of 9th & 16th June 2025

For an informal discussion or for more information, please contact the office at the details on our website and our CharityLog profile.

Please note: Following Safer Recruitment standards, we do not accept CVs. Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk.

Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and actively encourages applicants with different backgrounds and experiences.

Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a Company Limited by Guarantee No 8765689 and Registered Charity No 1156539

To provide direct adminstration support to all elements of the organisation ensuring the smooth-running of the operational functions.  We are seeking an individual with strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, who is confident with managing multiple tasks and digital processess.

Key responsibilities;

To support our volunteer leaders and staff by:

• Providing efficient administrartive and organisational support
• Embed digital processes throughout the organisation
• Dealing with queries by phone and email
• Signposting information and resources across our organisational functions
• Updating and inputting digital records. Processing data and providing reports
• Assisting volunteers and staff in using our membership system (Online Brigade Manager) as we seek to increase usage of OBM.
• Coordinating and providing adminstration support for events eg Trooping the Colour, Remembrance Services, annual AGM
• Administration support for national competitions and events
• All other adminstrative task as required

Working from home for the most part. Visits to London may be required from time to time

About us

SurvivorsUK exists for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence. 

We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help

Role

In this exciting yet challenging role as Emotional Support Worker, you will provide valuable support to survivors of sexual abuse and their loved ones, through our helpline service. Last year, around 2,400 people contact us via this crucial service. Our helpline is a starting point for support, as men and boy’s take their first steps reaching out for help. We are also integral to the SurvivorsUK eco-system, providing support to client’s on our counselling waiting list and helping survivors navigate the different support options that are available.

We provide emotional support, information and signposting through a national helpline service, which is offered via Webchat, SMS, Email, and soon to be offered via WhatsApp and telephone. We are open from 10am to 8pm, 7 days per week.

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.

Benefits of Working with Us

- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Acces to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development

How to apply

To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses each requirement within the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying.

Closing date: Monday 26th May at 11:30pm 
Shortlisting for Interviews: Week beginning 2nd June. Interview will be held remotely via Teams or Zoom.

We especially encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and those from other marginalised groups. We recognise and value the unique experiences that arise from the intersections of these identities, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience or a strong understanding of the issues faced by our service users.

At SurvivorsUK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including job share opportunities, to support candidates with caregiving responsibilities or other needs.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or have any accessibility needs, please let us know. We are here to provide any support necessary to ensure the process is inclusive for you.

Wildlife Fundraiser

No experience necessary!

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry, this is an entry-level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

The ideal candidate will be based in the advertised location. Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 10 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Norwich

Ref: MAY20258637

Location: Norwich

Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sun, 8th Jun 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

About You

What we need from you:

• A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);
• Resilience
• Ability to work to targets;
• A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
• Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;
• Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
• Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor when you apply.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected. #INDNFP

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with an incredible national health Charity to recruit them a Community Fundraiser to join a wonderful team in the West Midlands to cover Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Black Country.

The Charity provide "Expert end of life care, whatever the illness" - not only do they provide outstanding care but they are also raise public awareness of improving end of life care within the UK.

The role

As Community Fundraiser you will build and develop fundraising relationships in the community, by providing excellent stewardship and support to Fundraising Groups and volunteers, in order to increase income and deliver the agreed Community Fundraising strategy.

You will work across the region to both identify, research and form new fundraising groups in the community by organising community days and meeting potential volunteers face to face. You will also create and deliver an annual volunteer recruitment plan to grow numbers of volunteers in dedicated roles.

About You

As a Community Fundraiser you will be an incredible relationship builder with good communication skills. Although it is desirable you will have had some experience in the Charity sector, we are also open to people with transferable skills who would love to start a career in fundraising. Working towards targets is also desirable.

This role is remote with travel across Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Black Country. Please note that you must be a car driver with access to a car. The closing date is the 18th May. To hear more about this incredible role for a Charity with ambitious plans please contact Laura iliff on 07442607841.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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The Salvation Army – Supporter Acquisition Manager x 2

Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in office, London SE5.

Salary: £47,741 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

The Salvation Army, the UK’s leading social welfare charity, is seeking two Supporter Acquisition Managers to project manage and lead on day-to-day delivery of supporter acquisition appeals.

The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres and nearly 100 residential centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.

Along with the Assistant Head of Individual Giving, the Supporter Acquisition Managers are  responsible for growing the organisation’s file of donors and hitting an annual Individual Giving team fundraising target of £50 million in unrestricted income. As a direct marketing subject matter expert, they will lead cold recruitment campaigns and support in identifying and delivering new products or acquisition streams. The roles will lead on planning and project managing delivery of a variety of media channels, both online and offline. Each manager will hold strategic areas of focus, be responsible for seven figure expenditure budgets and line manage a Supporter Acquisition Officer or Executive.

The successful candidates will have significant direct marketing expertise with a strong background in project managing multiple campaigns across a range of channels, ideally in a fundraising role, and with proven success at recruiting new donors.  You will have a passion for fundraising with a commercial understanding of the charity marketplace and competitors. As well as previous experience in identifying areas of innovation and devising testing plans to launch and roll out, you will also have a track record in successfully leveraging value from data collated on supporter databases, to maximise targeting and data segmentation.

Excellent numeracy and strong analytical skills will be combined with excellent written communication abilities and a good attention to detail and ability to prioritise work. Finally, you will have the ability and willingness to work within, and be empathic with, the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 2nd June, 9.00am.

About us

Carers UK is the leading national charity supporting, advocating for and connecting unpaid carers across the UK. We exist to make life better for unpaid carers, however caring affects them. Despite being a relatively small charity, we regularly punch above our weight and we have achieved meaningful change and we have influenced almost every piece of legislation concerning carers over the past 60 years.

This is an exciting time to join Carers UK as we celebrate our 60th anniversary, an important milestone to look back on our achievements and to highlight what more needs to be done to ensure that carers are treated equally in all aspects of their lives and that no one has to care alone.

About the role

Our best practice employer forum, Employers for Carers (EfC), works as a department of Carers UK and helps businesses create carer-friendly workplaces. With the change in employment law, now is an exciting time for our forum to grow in size and influence, ultimately helping millions more carers.

We are seeking a new business Account Executive to help grow the membership of Employers for Carers at this exciting time. While this role sits within the Income Generation and Communication directorate, it is not a fundraising role but focuses on selling our Employers for Carers product as earned income. As such, the successful candidate will meet with leading organisations to improve their workplace practices, engaging with HR and D&I teams.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 28 May.

Please send in your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications.

We may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made. 

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible hours

Location: Primarily office based in central Bristol, with use of other partner locations for ad hoc use. This role will involve travel across the Western Forest region and occasionally within England, with a travel expenses budget. Hybrid arrangement by agreement.

Closing Date: 17th May 2025, submissions will be accepted up to 26th May on other job boards such as Indeed, Total Jobs, and Environment Job.

The Western Forest is a brand-new programme having been launched with national and Ministerial profile in March 2025. The Forest will support over 2.5 million people, cultivating a greener, more connected future by creating a landscape with trees and woodlands at its heart.

The Western Forest will deliver landscape scale change and real green investment, connecting people and nature across three regions – Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the West of England (including North Somerset).

The Western Forest Director will drive, direct and manage the delivery and strategic direction of this new national forest. The Director will inspire and work alongside partners and the core Western Forest team to achieve the goals and targets set for the forest, ensuring it develops sustainable income streams and models of delivery by 2030.

The Western Forest Director will head up the core team in supporting and directing resource and expertise throughout the region. Some key duties include:

• Lead on strategic development and impact.
• Support the shaping and organisational effectiveness of the Western Forest team and partnership, with a focus on collaboration, learning and knowledge sharing.
• Be responsible for the creation and management of relationships with partners and funding bodies working to build and develop existing partnerships and encouraging new ones.
• Develop open, trusting and respectful relationships throughout the governance structure and between the team and Boards.
• Manage and ensure delivery of the programme KPI’s and partnership delivery model.

This list is not exhaustive but highlights the key duties of this role. A full job application pack can be found attached to this advertisement.

To meet the needs of this role you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of impactful leadership, working across organisations and a wide range of sectors and stakeholders.
• Experience of advocacy, engaging with external stakeholders to influence social change or public policy.
• Proven track record of securing significant financial resource for an organisation through large funding bids or other sources of income generation, ideally with a good knowledge of the tree and woodland funding sector.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, community groups, and the public.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to plan resources appropriately and understand financial reports including budgets/cashflow management, risk management and forecasting models.

Forest of Avon are an equal opportunity employer and applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, veteran status or age. The Forest of Avon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. We seek to challenge the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We encourage different perspectives and seek to support our team and partners to share and implement new ideas, to continue improving and to realise our full potential.

This is a rare, unique and exciting opportunity to take a lead role in developing the programme and setting the strategic path for the Western Forest – the first new national forest in over 30 years.

To apply for this role please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and a covering letter of no more than 4 A4 pages to the recruitment team.

About our Organisation

The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.

We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join a team of driven and professional fundraisers who share a broad range of fundraising experiences. The fundraising team operate in a fast-paced environment, fundraising for innovative projects and activities that seek to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world.

We are looking for an experienced fundraising manager to join our established and well performing Trusts and Foundations team. The role will generate funds across our Farming and Land Use, Healthy Sustainable Foods and Policy work; managing accounts, building relationships and working to ambitious income targets.

The fundraising directorate are a close-knit team who enjoy coming together to celebrate successes, identify opportunities and explore new approaches. The team can explore and experience the impact of Soil Association’s work through working closely with expert colleagues, lunch and learn webinars and project visits.

About You

You will have significant experience of trusts and foundations fundraising including securing grants of up to 6 figures, matching opportunities to organisational need and pro-actively managing funder relationships.

You will be skilled in prospect research, opportunity scanning, using tools to record and monitor fundraising applications, and writing compelling applications and impact driven reports.

You will be passionate about the natural environment (whether that’s through an interest in wildlife or knowledge about food and farming) and be empathetic towards the Soil Association’s vision for regeneration.

You will thrive in a team environment and be committed to continued professional learning and development.

If you have any queries about your suitability for the role or would like to have an informal conversation, please get in touch.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service

• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce

• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives

• Family friendly policies and flexible working

• Cycle to work scheme

• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

Hours

Full time - 35 hours per week (part time hours will be considered)

Permanent

Location

Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based) – home working may be considered

Interviews

Interviews will take place on Friday the 20th June 2025

Youth Project Co-ordinator (Brighton & Hove) for Amaze 

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive and have a voice? We are looking for a coordinator to lead our small but wonderful Brighton youth team running activities with young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to have fun, try new things, make friends, express their views and prepare for adulthood.

About Us

Amazing Futures (AF) is a youth programme offering activities, social groups and support to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 14-25 in Brighton and Hove and East Sussex. AF enables young people to be more involved in their community, to explore and understand their ideas, values and beliefs, to improve their confidence and to develop their life skills as they transition to adulthood. Youth work interventions are based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing and Preparation for Adulthood frameworks and in particular help build the resilience and improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people. AF also has a strong commitment to community development work with young people. It is youth led project empowering young people to have a place where their voices are heard and valued and where they can be themselves.

About the job

You will manage and develop a youth led project empowering young people to have a place where their voices are heard and valued and where they can be themselves. The role will lead a team delivering a programme of youth groups and activities for young people with SEND aged 14-25, that enables young people to be more involved in their community, to build their confidence and wellbeing, and to develop their life skills.

Main Purpose of the Job: To provide leadership, planning and direction for the Amazing Futures service in Brighton & Hove to ensure it supports young people with SEND aged 14-25 to develop their confidence, aspirations, wellbeing and life skills To manage AF staff to provide an excellent service To maintain and develop stakeholder relationships and partnerships with other services To develop a relational, asset-based approach that is underpinned by youth work good practice and co-production with YP

Our benefits

2 year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension Working out of Amaze’s Brighton office and at different venues across the city and into East Sussex + 5% pension, pro-rata 26 days annual leave a year, + extra 3 days at Christmas + Public Holidays Other staff benefits include flexible, family and carer-friendly working, support for staff health and wellbeing, learning and development, and access to discounts schemes

Skills and experience required

You will manage and develop a youth led project empowering young people to have a place where their voices are heard and valued and where they can be themselves. The role will lead a team delivering a programme of youth groups and activities for young people with SEND aged 14-25, that enables young people to be more involved in their community, to build their confidence and wellbeing, and to develop their life skills. You will have experience of managing people and activities but still enjoy hands on work with young people. You will know how to strike a balance between safety and adventure for disabled young people. You must be a natural at connecting with young people and supporting youth-led participation. You will be driven by a true passion for making a difference in young people’s lives through youth work.

Person specification

All applications will be measured against the person specification, so we encourage you to show how your experience meets these listed criteria in your letter.

To support your application, please visit our website and read: Amazing Futures Coordinator Job Description, Staff benefits policy and terms & conditions

The provisional date for in person interviews in Brighton is Wednesday 11th June

You are warmly encouraged to contact us for an information discussion about the role

The Hardman Trust supports people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life. As the Head of Service Delivery your role is to make this a reality by overseeing the delivery of our operational programmes and services. You will be responsible for helping the team to the successfully deliver our four main areas of work:

• Our grants programme

• Our support programme

• Our directory (digital and book)

• Our penfriends programme

Over time, it will include other products and services developed to meet the needs of people on long sentences. This role has a strong focus on team management and development, helping us build staff capacity across our operations to deliver our goals.

Your key responsibilities are to:

1. lead a motivated, happy team 

2. work with colleagues to ensure day-to-day systems are in place for that team to deliver excellent results for long term prisoners 

3. develop and refine our programmes and services 

As an experienced team manager, you will have the ability to use your management and leadership skills to encourage joined-up working, come up with new ideas and approaches, and build a positive, values-based and solution-focused culture across a growing and changing organisation. You will help to ensure our programmes are delivered to a high standard, that they have a positive impact, and that they meet the needs of long-term prison leavers today. 

You are someone that likes to get things done and put necessary operational systems in place to allow great work to be done.  You are someone whose practicality and optimism inspires people in your team to do their best work and thrive in the organisation. You will work with our mission at the heart of what you do, with an eagerness to support those we are here to serve.

You will work closely with the CEO, Finance Manager, and Fundraising & Communications Manager. You will use your relationship building skills to connect The Hardman Trust to the broader CJS sector, raising awareness of our work, learning from others, and helping us to build partnerships.

With one eye on the day-to-day operational delivery of our work and one on the strategic horizon, you will play a key role in shaping and defining our future as we innovate and grow. 

Job description

1. Lead and manage the service delivery team

• Ensure excellent individual performance through regular one-to-one line management.

• Promote and facilitate impact across the team. Foster collaboration and effective communication across programmes.

• Foster a culture of learning, reflection, and professional development in alignment with organisational values and culture.

• Oversee safeguarding across the organization

2. Support operations across the SLT

• Write quarterly trustee reports on delivery impact and contribute to the annual report.

• Feed into fundraising bids and provide data and insights for funder reports as required.

• Build and nurture relationships (and formal and informal partnerships) across the Criminal Justice System (CJS) to promote the work of the Hardman Trust, expand our reach and enhance service delivery.

• Engage with other agencies to ensure best practice, improve sector knowledge and collaborate where it serves our strategic objectives.

• Model The Hardman Trust’s values and contribute to a culture of learning, teamwork, and development.

• Hold the delivery budget, working closely with the Finance Manager

3. Oversee programmes and services

• Develop and deliver the business plan, monitoring progress against objectives and addressing any delays or challenges.

• Ensure high-quality service provision that maximises impact for long term prisoners.

• Oversee the development and implementation of a volunteer strategy 

• Use ethical processes to collect and analyse feedback and data to assess and improve service impact.

• Develop the use of Salesforce to monitor and develop programme impact measurement across operational programmes.

• Unblock obstacles within services and programmes with a creative, solution-focused approach.

To undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role, as may be reasonably required by Hardman Trust or as a mutually agreed development opportunity. This Job Description will be subject to periodic review in consultation with the job holder.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Leadership and effective high-support, high-challenge line management

• Working within (or lived experience of) prisons or criminal justice settings 

• Strong knowledge of service delivery and impact measurement

• Excellent organizational, planning and communication skills

• Safeguarding knowledge and practical implementation

• Project / programme and budget management 

• Digital / remote work fluency

• Ability to write clear, succinct reports, emails and other key communications

• Designing, developing, or implementing programmes or services

 Desirable Experience:

• Contract management

• Volunteer management and best practice in this area

• Galvanising and supporting a remote team

• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development

• Salesforce or CRM development

• Strategy development

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to the mission and belief in the importance of specialist support for long-term prisoners

• Committed to anti discriminatory and inclusive working practices

• An adaptable, solution-focused, can-do approach

• A systems-thinker who can be clear and decisive and support people to make projects fly

• A team player who can navigate the demands (and celebrate the joys!) of small charities

• Skilled at building relationships across the organisation and beyond it

• Unfazed by leadership of a remote team

• Curious and open to learning
   

Circumstances

• The right to work in the UK

• The ability to gain prison clearance

• The ability and desire to work remotely

Description

Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover) 

Contract: Maternity Cover, Full Time, 35 hours per week.

Salary : £51,439.00 - £57,869.00 per year with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK subject to the right to work.

UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role. 

About WaterAid: 

Want to use your skills in philanthropy and working with high net worth individuals to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene usual for everyone everywhere? 

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. 

Join WaterAid as Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover) to change the world for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. Change starts with water – change starts with you. 

About the Team 

The Philanthropy and Trusts Team raises circa £6m per year from philanthropists, trusts and foundations. The audience is individual philanthropists (gifts over £10k per annum), and trusts and foundations (grants over £25k per annum).

About the Role: 

As Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover) you will:

• Proactively build a personal portfolio of HNWIs and UHNWIs able to give £1m+ through relationship development, appropriate and dynamic pitching and influencing and negotiating expertise.
• Effectively line manage three direct line reports. Lead by example and support high performance, ensuring the professional and personal development goals of staff are met.
• Proactively manage, with the prospect research team, the philanthropy team’s new business pipeline to achieve team and organisational objectives, working across the Strategic Partnerships department and across the WaterAid Federation as appropriate. 
• Be the senior level contact for all aspects of event planning and delivery, supporting the Philanthropy and Events Manager to manage the strategic planning, development and running of an events programme to time and budget for the benefit of the Philanthropy and Trusts Team, and where appropriate, the wider Strategic Partnerships Department. 

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need:  

• Proven track record of raising “Principal gifts” of £1m+.
• Proven ability to manage a successful philanthropic portfolio, achieving targets as part of a strategic plan and maximising income from existing supporters.
• Experience managing the complexities of income management and KPI’s to monitor the teams progress and growth.
• Experience of line management / supervising the work of others; leading and motivating others and driving change.
• Be confident in leading work with senior level stakeholders, both internally and externally, in order to secure significant grants and manage strategic partnerships, using tact and diplomacy. 
• Have a passion for international development, a commitment to WaterAid’s stated values and a working style that reflects these. 

Closing Date: Applications will close 12:00 Pm UK Time on 30 May 2025. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential 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 post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. 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 put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding: We are also 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 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.