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Volunteering Services Officer

Are you passionate about harnessing the power of volunteering to transform lives? Prospect Hospice, based in Swindon, offers compassionate end-of-life care and support to our community. We’re seeking a dedicated Volunteering Services Officer to help us deliver exceptional volunteer experiences and expand our community impact.

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00) (There may be some flexibility on this for the right candidate)

What’s the role?

As a Volunteering Services Officer, you’ll play a vital role in maximizing the impact of our 650-strong volunteer workforce while enjoying a supportive and values-driven workplace. You will:

• Lead the training and induction process for new volunteers.
• Collaborate with teams to create an outstanding volunteer experience.
• Support volunteer managers to strengthen volunteer engagement practices.
• Develop clear, on-brand communications to keep volunteers informed and motivated.
• Support the delivery of our community engagement strategy.

This role does not involve direct line management of volunteers but focuses on equipping our teams to deliver exceptional volunteer experiences.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll excel in this role if you have:

• Proven experience in recruiting, training, and inspiring volunteers or staff
• A strong understanding of the unique dynamics between employment and volunteering
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to achieve results through others
• Strong project management abilities and a solution-focused mindset
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and providing outstanding volunteering experiences.

Read the job description for the full person specification.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Continued membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
• Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
• A commitment to supporting your professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• Free parking

Interviews will be held on 20th May 2025

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

 We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

Action Foundation was established in 2005 to assist asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in Tyne and Wear. We aim to empower refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants to live independently through a commitment to supporting them to achieve self-sufficiency and integration into the community.

The Language and Learning service has developed and enhanced its support towards better integration to include three streams of support which include employability workshops and advice, digital skills courses alongside non-accredited ESOL classes. We are looking for a full-time project manager to lead our staff and volunteer teams in the delivery of these streams of support.

You will line manage the Project Officer(s) responsible for different aspect of the service work and support them with the delivery of in-person classes and where required any online classes. You will also play an important role at a strategic level in developing partnerships and networks with formal and informal providers of ESOL, employability and digital skills to promote and enhance the service.

Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration and language learning. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.

Application deadline is 23:59 on Monday 5th May 2025

Interviews are planned to be held on the week commencing 12th May 2025 at Action Foundation Newcastle, (subject to change)

Essential Information

Hours: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Based at Newcastle offices. Occasional regional or national travel for training or networking when necessary.

Salary: £31,483- £36,581 plus 6% pension contribution

Contract: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays

Application deadline: 5th May 23:59

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 12th May 2025

Please go to Action Foundation website for a link to the Job Description and Application Form.  If you are interested in applying and require more information about the job role, or if you would like any support in the application process, we would encourage you to contact the named person in the advert on Action Foundation website.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £28,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

This role presents a great opportunity for a candidate with strong administrative, communication and team-working skills to join the Strategic Partnerships team at the RAF’s leading welfare charity. The Strategic Partnerships team manages the Fund’s relationships with corporate partners who play a vital role in making the Fund’s work possible. The team also develops and markets new fundraising offerings as well as identifying, researching and engaging with new corporate partners who will help the Fund stand side-by-side with the RAF Family in years to come.

This is an ideal role for a candidate already working in the charity sector and wishing to develop their skills in an active partnerships team, or for a candidate interested in transferring their skills into the charity sector. This role is an important one in supporting activity across the team, and particularly the work of the Strategic Partnerships Managers, with a focus on administrative support as well as liaising with internal and external stakeholders. In this role you will enable the team to build relationships and meet ambitious fundraising targets, allowing the charity to change the lives of beneficiaries facing hardship now and in the future.

The role will be office based at our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

If you have any queries regarding the role, please email the address displayed on the recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd May 2025, 5:00pm.

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does 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. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

Senior Communications Manager

Salary: up to £45k 

Term: Permanent 

Line manager: Head of Policy and Advocacy 

Background:

Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making 

Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live. 

We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and across the world. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society, and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision making are informed by evidence for the public good. 

The membership of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) constitutes a preeminent source of statistical expertise. Members work with RSS staff to support our work across areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy. Communicating what we do is important to ensure that our work has impact, and that our members are informed. 

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate communications activities across the Society’s policy and external affairs activities, ensuring that our work is communicated strategically and visible to appropriate audiences.

Key responsibilities:

Understanding opportunities and the changing external environment  

• Develop our understanding of the preferences and needs of our key internal and external audiences to better align our policy and external affairs communications to those preferences and needs. 
• Monitor and respond to emerging trends to ensure our communications channels and content for policy and external affairs remain timely and relevant.
• Build a network of key contacts across critical and adjacent organisations to maximise potential routes into influencing decision-making and make the best use of resources through collaborative working. 

Development of strategies and plans

• Lead on strategic communication of the Society’s campaign priorities
• Contribute to the development of the Society’s communications strategy across media, social media and communications planning.
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise the communications value of the Society’s key policy and external affairs outputs and activities.
• Contribute to costed plans for communications campaigns that meet key strategic goals and include monitoring for impact.

Media relations

• Lead on the Society’s media relations work – proactively identify and exploit appropriate media opportunities to promote campaign priorities, drafting media statements and managing launches and announcements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists across our key topic areas and respond to press queries. 
• Expertly advise, assist and brief the Society’s key spokespeople in respect of media relations issues and opportunities. 
• Manage, and develop the Society’s statistical ambassador scheme, supporting individuals and ensuring we have a pipeline of spokespeople that reflects the diversity of the data professions.

Content creation and editorial

• Develop communications content including blogs, press statements, posts and thought pieces to communicate our campaigns and policy work. 
• Contribute to the operation of the Society’s social media accounts, working with wider staff to ensure we are reflecting the breadth of the Society’s activities across the various platforms.
• Produce write-ups of events and roundtables.

External affairs

• Work with the CEO and Head of Policy and Advocacy to identify and develop relationships with external stakeholders, both UK-based and international and across government, civil society, academia and business, acting as a convenor, trusted advisor and critical friend. 
• Lead on the Society’s statistical excellence awards programme, including developing and maintaining relationships with awards sponsors to ensure the awards are both impactful and financially sustainable.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of policy focused events 
• Support the publication, launch and dissemination of relevant outputs across the policy team, and work with colleagues to ensure relevant and timely and communication of policy positions to support policy and advocacy objectives. 
• Maintain a database of relevant stakeholders.

Management

• Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets. 
• Project manage campaigns, external affairs and communications activities, ensuring that work is appropriate, of high quality, and sufficient volume to maintain presence and reputation. 
• Manage the budget for the communications function.

Interfaces with other teams and groups 

• Contribute to a cross-RSS communications group to share comms plans and outputs and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration. 
• Provide support to key Society groups, for example the Campaigns Advisory Group. 
• Work with staff responsible for business development to pursue sponsorship opportunities where appropriate. 
• Engage with teams across the organisation to identify comms opportunities to advance our campaign priorities.

Person Specification

• Significant relevant experience in media relations and external affairs 
• Excellent written / oral communication skills, including writing, editing, sub-editing and proofreading 
• Excellent organisation, project and budget management skills
• Ability to work effectively, managing multiple projects and deadlines and reprioritising and achieving results in a changing environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative, escalating issues where appropriate. 
• Experience organising events in a policy context 
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to persuade, inspire, influence, achieve results through others. 
• Collaborative team worker: proven ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues, committees, volunteers, and people with a wide range of perspectives, and to foster consensus. 
• Ability to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts in the industry.
• Work closely with members of the Society who provide expert support on a voluntary basis including the President and Vice-President for External Affairs.

Desirable

• Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work 
• Familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas. 
• Experience working with volunteers. 
• Scientific background or experience. 

Working for the RSS

Pension and benefits

Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available. 

Location

The RSS office is in central London. We offer flexible working arrangements, and this is a hybrid role with a minimum two days a week working in the office. In person attendance for certain meeting is required, including all-staff / team meetings and governance / committee meetings that take place in person. Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required.

Working hours

35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered. The post-holder will be the point of contact for any out-of-office hours press queries. 

Holidays

25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional shut down between Christmas and New Year. 

Probation

This post is subject to a six-month probation period.

How to apply:

Applications should be sent to via email and be in the form of a supporting statement telling us:  

• Why you should be considered for the role and how it fits with your career
• How your skills and experience align with the person specification  

Please also send us your CV.

Note that applications by CV-only will not be considered. We may arrange interviews before the deadline has passed. Any questions about the role should also be sent via email. If you are interested in applying but cannot do so until nearer the deadline, please email us to register your interest. 

Job Title: Corporate Fundraising Manager
Ref: CFM440
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: This role is offered on a hybrid basis with attendance at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre 3 days per week

About Us

Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists).

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

The Role

We are excited to be recruiting a new Corporate Fundraising Manager and are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to lead the development and delivery of a refreshed corporate fundraising strategy at Penny Brohn UK.

This is a key role within our High Value Fundraising Team, with responsibility for securing long-term corporate partnerships, sponsorships and Charity of the Year opportunities, and working collaboratively to position Penny Brohn UK as a charity of choice for values-led businesses.

The individual we are looking for will:

• Have a proven track record of securing and managing high-value corporate partnerships.
• Be confident in developing creative, compelling fundraising propositions tailored to different sectors and audiences.
• Bring strong project management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to grow and manage a healthy prospect pipeline.
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills, able to collaborate across functions and represent Penny Brohn UK externally with professionalism and passion.
• Be highly motivated and proactive, with a commitment to delivering excellent supporter experiences and upholding the mission and values of Penny Brohn UK.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Beautiful workspace in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking
• Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite in the Penny Brohn kitchen
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
• Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
• Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre

Timetable for appointment
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 28 April
Interview date: Tuesday 6 May at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Pill, Bristol
Start date: As soon as possible

We would advise anyone interested in the position to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as we may close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you!

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Fostering Recruitment Manager

Salary: £44,756 per annum (increasing to £49,729 in 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role

Location: Homebased within reasonable travelling distance of Bath, Bristol, Nth Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

This is an exciting opportunity to join TACT as a Fostering Recruitment Manager as we invest in recruiting new foster families. We believe in a relational, trauma-informed approach to recruitment, combining targeted local marketing and relationship-building with the support of a centralised Recruitment Development Manager dedicated to continuous improvement.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT apply now.

 Overall Duties of the Fostering Recruitment Manager will include:

• Managing local recruitment in line with the local recruitment strategy
• Making decisions on suitability of enquirers to proceed to application.
• Working proactively to meet and exceed enquiry response times, ensuring all enquiries are progressed efficiently within set timescales.   
• Increasing TACT’s presence in the targeted local area’s by leading on recruitment events
• Collaborating with local foster carers to support and organise recruitment activities.
• Management and oversight of new foster carer enquiries, including undertaking Initial Home Visits of prospective foster carers.
• Leading Skills to Foster training groups and facilitate applicants’ completion of pre-approval L&D to ensure they are well prepared for the fostering role
• Supervising and managing the Fostering Recruitment Officer and / or Assessing Social Worker/s.
• Supervising, quality assurance and making complex decisions in relation to assessments to ensure completion within timescales and to the standards required.
• Writing and producing management and performance information to improve recruitment practices.

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Tailored continuous professional development opportunities for all roles.

The Fostering Recruitment Manager will be located in the area and travel across the TACT SOUTHWEST region will be required. The successful candidate will also be required to travel to face-to-face meetings at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 5th May 2025

Interview Date: Friday 9th May 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) is a Belfast-based non-profit committed to supporting local organisations to use the law in a creative way to protect human rights and equality.

Now, PILS is looking for a Legal Support Manager to coordinate PILS’ membership network of law firms and NGOs, help them develop and submit applications for PILS’ services, and assist the PILS Director with legal casework. 

PILS is a membership organisation, offering a range of free legal and financial supports to our solicitor and NGO members to help them take strategic human rights & equality cases in the public interest. Public interest litigation refers to legal cases that will create positive change for vulnerable or disadvantaged groups of people in Northern Ireland. 

From our origins as a pilot project, PILS has matured into Northern Ireland’s dedicated support service for litigation in the public interest.

Since our project was founded in 2009, our membership network has grown to over 170 NGOs and solicitor firms. Through collaborating with these organisations, and connecting them with pro bono lawyers, PILS has been part of major legal success stories: from ‘game-changing’ judicial reviews on integrated education, seismic climate justice challenges, and multiple examples of holding public bodies to account. 

• This part-time post is being offered on a one-year fixed term contract with potential for extension subject to funding. 
• PILS operates a hybrid working model which allows staff members to work from home for up to 60% of their working week.
• PILS is a member of the Human Rights Partnership and is an equal opportunities employer.

We are looking for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to lead and develop a philanthropy and
partnerships donor base, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders).

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the Oxford office.

The Charity
A social welfare charity committed to providing financial, emotional and practical support and services.

You will be joining a long standing well respected organisation with access to there competitive employee benefits which include, Free onsite parking, Options for flexible working, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance (3 x salary) and a Pension scheme that offers 10% employer contribution.

The Role
Cultivate, solicit and steward relationships with larger funders, ensuring strong and sustained engagement.

Manage, identify and build relationships with key corporate funders, negotiate and manage agreements.

Develop compelling, tailored proposals and partnership packages to align with the interests and priorities of potential partners, demonstrating impact.

Plan and execute donor stewardship events and activities to enhance engagement and retention.

The Candidate
Demonstrable experience in a senior fundraising role, with a proven track record in securing major funds from larger funders.

Exceptional major donor management skills, with experience in donor stewardship, partnership development and engagement strategies that build long-term relationships.

Persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling applications, proposals and donor communications.

Experience of managing a fundraising team.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

You will be from a corporate fundraising or sales/business development background within the private, public or charitable sector. You will have a commercially-minded yet mission-driven approach grounded by experience in managing a supporter or sales pipeline, and of prioritising prospects to deliver the best return on investment. We would expect you to be comfortable with the need to achieve income generation-related targets. You will be a great communicator with a personable style who can work with many different people across the wonderful variety of geography, business development and activities of the Wildlife Trust. 

To succeed and be happy in your role, you will enjoy making both face-to-face pitch presentations and writing successful fundraising or sales proposals – and, of course, contributing to our core purpose: to bring wildlife back, empower people to take action for nature and create a society where nature matter. This is a new role which will evolve following your appointment so you should be excited by the flexibility and opportunities to take an innovative approach.

Who we are

North Wales Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage 35 nature reserves in north Wales. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

Major Donor Fundraising Manager

These are ambitious times for the Charity after recently launching a new strategy that sees growing impact across the world exponentially. 

We have now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and professional individual with outstanding relationship building and influencing skills to join the dedicated Fundraising Department. 

Position: 1934 Major Gifts Manager 

Location: This role is nominally based at our site based in Sidmouth, Devon – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and we offer hybrid working. We are keen to make the role work for you, and will consider fully remote/home working and flexible working patterns, where required.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 26 May 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be held in Sidmouth, during the week commencing 16 June 2025. 

About the Role

As Major Gifts Manager, you will provide expertise in Major Gifts, successfully developing the programme in line with agreed annual targets and our Fundraising Strategy. You will work closely with the Head of Major Gifts to evolve and continuously improve the major gift activity, bringing an integrated approach across the charity to deliver the most donor-centric activity, whilst continuously evaluating performance.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Inputting into and delivering the Major Gifts Strategy and improving the Major Gift portfolio and performance.

• Delivering and reporting on agreed projects, fundraising targets and KPIs.

• Proactively identifying and delivering new fundraising donors and income growth opportunities within Major Gifts.

• Leading on selected donor cultivation and stewardship projects to support sustainable income growth in Major Gifts, including events and other opportunities;

• Personally securing, managing and stewarding a portfolio of active Mid-Value, Major Donors and Charitable Trusts, forging and maintaining strong and enduring relationships.

• Supporting and growing the Major Gifts cultivation programme and pipeline to grow funders’ understanding of the diversity of the charity’s work.

• Being agile to changing market conditions and trends and working with the Head of Major Gifts to relay this into cultivation and stewardship.

About You

With experience of managing, cultivating, and delivering major gifts, and of planning future major gifts pipeline, you will have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding personal fundraising targets.

You will also have:

• A demonstrable record of building excellent stewardship and successful relationships with supporters at all levels including high net worth supporters, charitable trusts and other major donors.

• Well-developed knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and interpretation of programme performance.

• Demonstrable experience of project budget management/reporting.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• The ability to multi-task and work with several conflicting demands and timescales.

Benefits include

• Competitive pension.

• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.

• Healthshield.

• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.

• Wellbeing team.

• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.

• Long service awards.

• Healthshield plan 

• Free parking.

• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

The Donkey Sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Major Donor, Major Gifts, Major Donor Fundraising, Major Gifts Fundraising, Major Donor Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Fundraising Manager, Major Donor Fundraising Officer, Major Gifts Fundraising Officer, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Senior Marketing and Communications Manager

We are seeking a creative and strategic Senior Marketing and Communications Manager to share the magic of Over The Wall Camp, inspiring supporters and reaching more children who need us.

Position: Senior Marketing and Communications Manager

Salary: £34 890

Location: Hybrid – based from our new site in Derbyshire, with at least one day per week in the office

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 22 April 2025

The Story of Over The Wall Camp

Imagine a place where children with serious illnesses and disabilities can forget about hospitals and appointments, where they can laugh, play, and truly be themselves. That’s what we create at Over The Wall Camp.

For over 25 years, we’ve been bringing joy, confidence, and friendship to children through our transformational residential camps and Camp in the Cloud programmes. We provide a space where every child can feel safe, included, and valued, regardless of their challenges.

And now, we’re growing. We’ve just purchased our forever home in Derbyshire, where we will welcome even more children for life-changing experiences. But to make this dream a reality, we need to share our story with the world - and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

As our Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be the voice of Over The Wall Camp, leading the charge in making our charity a household name across the UK.  You’ll play a key role in developing and delivering long-term marketing and communications strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement, and leading the charge in making our charity a household name. You’ll craft powerful stories, design impactful campaigns, and build connections with families, supporters, and partners.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will help shape our brand, ensuring that more children, families, and supporters discover the life-changing magic of Over The Wall Camp. You’ll play a key role in developing and delivering long-term marketing and communications strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement, and leading the charge in making our charity a household name.

This role has significant opportunity for career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

· Bring our story to life, develop and lead engaging marketing and communications strategies.

· Create compelling content (videos, blogs, social media, press releases) to inspire action.

· Grow and manage our social media presence, ensuring our community feels connected and engaged.

· Develop innovative marketing campaigns to boost fundraising and increase brand awareness.

· Work closely with our Community Team to engage new audiences across the Midlands and beyond.

· Lead PPC and email marketing campaigns to drive donations and supporter engagement.

· Collaborate on creative content for online and offline platforms.

About You

We are looking for a visionary storyteller who believes in the power of Belonging, Authenticity, and Growth. You are a strategic thinker and creative communicator with a passion for purpose-driven work. You bring a balance of big-picture vision and day-to-day tasks, and you’re confident in influencing across all levels of an organisation.

You will have:

· Proven experience in strategic marketing and communications.

· A creative mindset, with a passion for storytelling and audience engagement.

· Strong digital marketing skills, including social media, email, and paid campaigns.

· A love for community building—you’ll be engaging families, supporters, and stakeholders.

· Experience leading high-impact offline marketing campaigns.

· A collaborative approach, working across teams to make a difference.

· Proficiency in tools like WordPress, Canva, Mailchimp, and Google Ads.

· Experience managing PPC campaigns, including Google Ads management.

· Ability to develop and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Most importantly, you’ll be driven by purpose. You’ll believe in creating safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces where every child can shine and realise their potential.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Lead, Communications Manager, PR Manager, Brand and Engagement Manager, Social Media Manager, Fundraising Marketing Manager.

Are you ready to help us share the magic of Over The Wall Camp? Apply today!

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About the role

You will be based in the North East and as a key part of our schools team, help to lead, support and advise the regional team of school Pathways Coordinators, embedding the MCR programme in schools in the region.  You’ll need to be highly motivated to ensure that all care-experienced young people and those experiencing disadvantage are supported to find, grow and use their individual talents and that their education, employment choices and life changes outcomes are maximised.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide support, development, training, management and motivation to MCR staff in schools

• Support school integration of the programme and a consistently high quality standard of programme delivery

• Develop and support partnerships with the Local Councils, further and higher education institutions, local business and all MCR stakeholders

• Provide analysis of programme performance, impact and development

About you

• Experience of developing and effectively managing teams and programmes

• Self-motivated and skilled at motivating others

• Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the third sector

• Experience of working within or in collaboration with secondary schools

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise

About us

MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007.  Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as South East England.  We are delighted that we are now launching the MCR programme in the North East of England and we are committed to helping the region’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.  Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference.  You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other.  We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.

Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include:  33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday,  Life Assurance - 4 x salary,  Living Pension Employer.

Purposeful vision. Agile planning. Steadfast persistence. 

Fundraising Strategy Manager

£46,000 - £51,000 plus

Reports to: Head of Audience & Strategy

Directorate: ?MFE

Contract: ?Permanent

Hours: ?35 hours per week (Open to flexible working requests)

Location: ?Stratford, high-flex (1-2 days per week in office)

Closing date: 25 April 2025

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Interview date: Week commencing 5 May

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

In this brand new role you will support the development of an ambitious, supporter-led mass audience strategy that drives sustainable contribution growth over the long-term. Contribute to a step-change in making MFE become a truly audience-centric directorate, working to ensure our strategy delivers amazing journeys and experiences to our audiences, driving engagement & increasing lifetime value.

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you'll discover something new every day, whether it's a new connection, a new method of engagement or a talent you never knew you had.   You'll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

What will I be doing?

• Support the development of the audience strategy, working alongside colleagues to deliver strategic projects and programmes of work from initial scoping through to making recommendations

• Identify key strategic questions and decisions and drive clarity on project scope

• Perform analysis to explore the strategic questions, including qualitative and quantitative research

• Commission primary research where required

• Synthesise conclusions into clear and actionable business recommendations

• Work with the Planning & Change team in AS&C to support the development of implementation plans for the audience strategy, including setting annual priorities/ targets and managing prioritisation decisions

• Work with the Planning & Change team in AS&C to support MFE quarterly business performance reviews to drive alignment with the audience strategy and ensure prioritisation and investment decisions deliver on overall strategic goals

• Collaborate with the Data, Insight and Performance department to ensure strategic analysis is informed by audience, market and business insight

• Contribute to writing impactful papers and presentations for a variety of stakeholder groups, including MFE SLT

• Contribute to an outward-looking culture, helping identify and understand shifts in the external landscape and their strategic implications

• Deliver ad hoc strategic projects in priority areas, including supporting the Head of Audience & Strategy to respond to EB/ Strategy Board requests

What are we looking for?

• Ability to approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support conclusions

• Ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight

• A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"

• Able and willing to challenge the status quo

• Strong project management and planning skills and will be comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment, incl. ability to set and manage own workload and priorities

• A lateral and creative thinker, showing flair and imagination in tackling complex tasks using own initiative

• Well developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining positive relationships

Key knowledge and experience:

• Ability to approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support conclusions

• Ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight

• A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"

• Able and willing to challenge the status quo

• Strong project management and planning skills and will be comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment, incl. ability to set and manage own workload and priorities

• A lateral and creative thinker, showing flair and imagination in tackling complex tasks using own initiative

• Well developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining positive relationships

Key knowledge and experience:

• Numerate, financially literate and comfortable with data analysis

• Previous experience of developing (or significantly influencing the development of) strategy at pace (could have been gained through a variety of different roles e.g. management consulting, in-house strategy, insight, strategic planning, business analysis, project/ product management etc)

• Previous experience of and interest in one or more relevant areas - e.g. fundraising/not for profits, customer experience, consumer insight, strategic planning - gained through a previous role and/or consulting or equivalent experience.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. (To be included if applicable)

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .  

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We are looking for a Direct Marketing Fundraising Manager to join an inspiring environmental charity to be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of products comprising Appeals, Raffle, Lottery and the mailing of the charitys supporter magazine).

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the surrey office.

The Charity
A passionate charity dedicated to paving the way for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive with a strategy focused on mobilising a movement and delivering key legislative reforms. The charity offer a range of benefits including flexible working, learning and development opportunities, a generous 10% pension and an employee assistance programme.

The Role
Work with senior fundraisers and other stakeholders to prepare and deliver direct marketing product strategy, plans, budgets, and presentations to achieve ambitious growth targets.

Be responsible for managing budgets of circa £300K.

Work with fundraising, digital and CRM teams and external suppliers to brief and manage the delivery of direct mail and multi-channel campaigns

Define audience segmentation (supporters and donors), preparing data briefs, campaign setup and reporting, for multi-channel communications

Be responsible for campaigns and communications to cold and warm UK audiences.

The Candidate
Experience of delivering direct marketing strategy for acquisition and retention that is audience-centric, rooted in insight and target driven.

Track record of leading multichannel campaigns, managing the successful delivery of direct mail and collaborating on digital ideally in a charity setting.

Hands-on experience of working with creative agencies, print production houses and mailing service providers to deliver best-in-class collateral and communications

Experience working with data and segmentation, reporting and analysis, to monitor results and act on insights to achieve KPI and income targets.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.