Business Manager Jobs

• Location: Leicester (LE3)
• Annual Salary: £34,750.80
• Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) 
• Training Provided: Opportunity to complete NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 5
• Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle. 
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Supporting people to live great lives.

Affinity Trust helps people live meaningful lives on their own terms. As a Support Manager, you will play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities at our care home in Leicester, helping them to live life the way they choose.

How will I make a difference?

• You will empower your teams to support people to live their lives their way with creativity, patience and empathy
• You will build a community of support to achieve great outcomes for people through your relationships with teams, families and professional bodies.
• You will be a role model to your team, building a culture of belonging.
• You will be willing to work flexibly to meet the organisation's needs, with regular presence at locations and on-call support on a rota basis.

What do I need to demonstrate in my application?

• Previous experience managing support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• You will be able to plan, monitor and evaluate continuous improvement initiatives
• You will have a strong practical understanding of CQC/SCI Regulations and reporting requirements. 
• You will be able to undertake CQC registration if required.
• You will be confident in using Microsoft Office programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• You will be willing and able to participate in the on-call support rota

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You’ll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money. 
• Wagestream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.  
• Blue light card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup – spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year. 
• Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year. 
• Pension and Life Assurance - you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme. 

If you want to empower people to live the life they choose … Apply today. 

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.

We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to partner with income generation teams, providing detailed, robust and proactive financial support.

This post can be worked remotely (within the UK), hybrid or office based (Cambridge CB2 1AB). Occasional travel to Cambridge or London will be required for partner meetings or collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with Fundraising teams to provide insightful financial analysis and strategic support that drives income growth and maximises impact.

• Support donor proposals and reporting by creating accurate budgets, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, and enabling high-quality financial reporting.

• Collaborate with global colleagues to monitor programme budgets, manage financial risk, and ensure transparent, timely, and accurate reporting across international partnerships.

• Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and return on investment analysis to align fundraising performance with organisational strategy.

• Enhance financial systems and processes, working across Finance and Fundraising teams to improve controls, data integrity, and the use of Salesforce and Accounting Seed.

• Develop financial literacy among stakeholders through training and ongoing support, empowering better decision-making across teams in the UK and overseas.

If you are a strategic and collaborative Finance Business Partner, who can build strong relationships and drive financial excellence, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description, person specification and essential requirements. Then submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 23 April 2025, 17.00 UK time. 

Please note: 

• The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
• No agencies please - we are recruiting internally and have preferred agency contacts if required

Salary: £45,000 per annum 

Location: We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. Our expectation for this role is that you will come to London 1 or 2 days each week for meetings, including a quarterly ‘all staff’ event. You may also be required to visit member hospices or suppliers from time to time. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location). We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Fixed term for 24 months, full time.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Flexible working 

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Interview dates: Likely to be Tuesday 29 April, Wednesday 30 April or Thursday 1 May (to be confirmed) Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams.

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

As Data Programme Manager, you’ll use your project and programme management skills to successfully deliver projects which improve Hospice UK’s data capabilities. You don’t need to have technical data skills, but you’ll need to be able to guide technical colleagues and third-party IT and data providers.

Your main project will produce a new Member Data Portal, enabling over 200 member hospices to submit data and view insights and analysis that informs their service offer, whilst also providing a national view of hospice care that Hospice UK will use to support member hospices with national campaigning and fundraising.

Alongside this, you will lead data projects that improve our internal performance management. This will involve working with colleagues to gather requirements and develop reporting that supports effective decision making, developing new policies and procedures, and providing training.

Excellent stakeholder management skills will be key to your success. Working with representatives from our member hospices will be vital to the success of the Member Data Portal project. Internally, you’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels, including the ICT and Data team who will provide technical expertise, and senior managers who will be customers for many of the projects. You’ll also work with external suppliers of technical products and services, including carrying out procurements where needed.

You’ll have great project management skills, which means you’ll be organised, structured and a pragmatic problem solver. Ideally, you’ll have experience of delivering technology, digital or data projects.

You’ll find lots more information in the Candidate Information Pack below.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment by 12pm Tuesday 22 April 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• A completed equalities monitoring form.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. 

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in digital content leadership, team management, and strategic content decision-making using data insights. 

In this key role, you will commission, develop and manage our digital content delivery, overseeing a talented team of producers and videographers working closely with internal teams and external partners.

You will ensure that our content – ranging from films for social media, podcasts, online events, audio guides, website content and more – engages diverse audiences, supports commercial goals, and aligns with the Gallery’s mission. 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced content professional with a strong background in digital storytelling, team leadership, and experience of managing a broad content programme.

If you have a passion for the arts and digital innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

Join the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as Grants & Trusts Manager and be part of our passionate and dynamic Development department. We are seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent role within our fast-paced, growing team.

In this role you will be responsible for securing income from grant-making trusts and foundations for a variety of exciting projects. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success and growth of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

We are looking for a candidate with a genuine passion for fundraising and a track record of developing and writing successful funding applications to support revenue and capital projects. A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments are also key qualities we value.

This is a pivotal moment for the Trust as we embark on an ambitious new vision to become a contemporary organisation with global reach and purpose, with Shakespeare at the heart of everything we do.

Applications close on Sunday 27 April 2025. First stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

To learn more and apply, visit our jobs website.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce. Join us and be a part of something truly special.

In this role you will be responsible for managing the Trust's Unit Base Operation and will take ownership of the marketing and letting of spaces both in the buildings/structures and other suitable outdoor locations across the Trust’s 23 acres of land in North Kensington.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lettings Officer who will be committed to generating income for the Trust.  You will be a strategic, commercial and customer focused person with the ability to provide a friendly and efficient service to tenants, staff and other stakeholders, with an aptitude for working in a complex and fast changing environment.

If you are looking for a new challenge this role is for you!

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Unit Base Management:

Responsibility for driving improvements, developing, managing and implementing the Trust’s Unit Base operations, including:

• A promotional plan for the Trust’s offer is visible in the market place and to grow the service over time.
• A strong booking system supplying the right data for the Trust to manage the operation in a timely manner.
• Appropriate meeting and greeting, services, facilities and security provision are in place.
• Ensure all relevant information for smooth set up, use and strike, is available and passed to users of the service, including emergency or out of hours, contact information.
• Ensure a feedback mechanism is in place for users.
• Ensure a monitoring mechanism is in place for reporting upwards within the Trust.
• Ensure a risk assessment for the service is in place and kept regularly updated.

Commercial Lettings:

• Develop a marketing and lettings strategy in line with the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Proactively market all our spaces.
• Identify potential advertising locations on the estate and actively market and let such spaces, to generate new income.
• Liaise with stakeholders and tenants to support businesses and the local economy.
• Manage internal and external relationships, positively and pro-actively.
• Provide local economy support through engagement with our other tenants, community and external partners/providers.
• Establish and maintain systems for the selection of tenants and monitoring and evaluation.
• Undertake the review and selection of suitable tenants and the negotiation of terms.
• Review and approve lease/licence and other similar legal documentation.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in dealing with Landlord & Tenant matters, in a similar or equivalent role across complex property portfolios, in particular the retail sector.
• Involvement in commercial property transactions and tenancies in a commercial or community environment.
• Have good time management, organisational, communication and administrative skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of the local area and its social, cultural and political heritage would be highly desirable
• Experience in using property management software (or similar)
• Proficient at managing databases and programmes.

Personal Skills:

• A personable and collaborative approach, with proven experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including tenants, community groups, Local Government and Board members.
• Good communication and negotiation skills, orally and in writing.
• Good people management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Commercial Property Management qualification ideal or related qualification/experience.

The post holder will be expected to have a flexible approach to working hours.  Owing to the demands of the role or events on the estate, the position may include working some evenings and weekends.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is  Sunday 27 April 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

About Ataxia UK

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role  

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we celebrate our 60th anniversary year.

This brand-new role is an important part of our new strategy to sustainably grow our unrestricted income. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the work to build a pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations.

You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which nurtures income-generating relationships with Ataxia UK’s major donors. You will initially work with a fixed-term Philanthropy Consultant to lead the development of a researched and actionable pipeline of prospective new donors, and you will then work to successfully engage this pipeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new function as a senior member of an experienced team of fundraisers.

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with part time staff working 3 or 4 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 1 day a week. The role will require some occasional travel within the UK and, more rarely, internationally.

About you

The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors; personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.

You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.

As an experienced major donor fundraiser, you will be comfortable and confident engaging with High-Net-Worth Individuals and their offices, celebrities, politicians and c-suite professionals. You will have the flexibility to join events and or meet donors and prospective donors at locations around the UK. As an ambassador of our brand, you will have the skills and experience to ensure you positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.

Benefits of working for us.

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications

We are seeking a results-driven Business & Programmes Coach to support marginalised young people in London in transforming their business ideas into thriving enterprises by facilitating workshops and programmes and providing one-to-one business support. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of business support experience, strong business and programme management knowledge, and preferably lived experience in business development. They should be passionate about creating positive change, fostering resilience and confidence, and working with hard-to-reach young people facing multiple barriers. A qualification in business advice, development, or youth work is desirable, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of overcoming barriers.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not exactly match the job description. We are excited to hear from candidates who can bring passion, innovation and connection to support our young entrepreneurs in achieving success in business.

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £40,000 plus £10,000 performance related bonus per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Corporate Partnerships

The RIBA Corporate Partnerships team is a new team that has been specifically created to innovate, attract, grow and deliver long-term, sustainable sponsorship revenue streams for RIBA, across a range of events, such as awards, conferences, talks, exhibitions and bespoke projects.

This is an exciting time for this team and RIBA. We are building a new future with mix of existing corporate partnerships and developing new business opportunities with sector leading brands.

About the Role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading on the acquisition and development of new corporate partners with the intention of driving sales, year-on-year revenue growth and profitability, across the corporate partnership’s portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role focuses on securing revenue from leading organisations, both in the UK and internationally, and supports the successful delivery of corporate sponsorship activities, working with colleagues across the RIBA.

This role includes targeting, engaging and developing business with potential clients in our business category. These include, software providers, accountants, lawyers, banks, property companies, developers and built environment consultants.

You will be required to

• Actively seek, secure and maintain new long-term commercially viable corporate partnership sales opportunities through networking, direct targeting and via business related social media
• Develop a pipeline of corporate partner prospects in line with the business strategies, goals and objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential corporate partners, through securing and leading new business meetings
• Provide first point of contact and dedicated account management for corporate partners dealing with any queries or new requirements that may arise
• Monitor and manage corporate partner feedback to support development and client service improvement initiatives
• Oversight of corporate partnership accounts ensuring delivery of all agreed terms and requirements, while enabling sponsors’ objectives are met
• Attend client meetings and internal stakeholder and management meetings as the representative of the Corporate Partnerships team
• Attend events to ensure corporate partners’ requirements are successfully delivered, in line with contracted objectives and goals

Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships

• Develop strategies for evolving and growing corporate partnerships, employing market intelligence to identify opportunities and assess the current market conditions
• Investigate ways to diversify our corporate partnership base and implement strategies to extend and grow our revenue streams
• Devise and implement strategies to increase revenue year-on-year across the RIBA awards, exhibitions, conferences and RIBAJ ‘special projects
• Prepare high quality and compelling corporate partnership proposals and presentations
• Support the development of corporate partnerships marketing collateral

What are we looking for?

​Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a membership, media or an events organisation or charity. We are looking for an innovative individual with:

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational skills and written and verbal communication.
• A strong work ethic
• An ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
• A knowledge of the architecture and construction industry would be an asset, though not essential.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications
• Ideally, experience of working with and selling to companies in our business category

Why Join us?

Our Benefits:

RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.

Closing date: Tuesday, 22nd April at 11.59pm
Interview dates: 30th April & 1st May
Second interview dates: w/c 12th May

Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch.  We may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.  We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

Registered Charity No. 210566

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a vital role in supporting New Horizon Youth Centre’s mission by managing and growing a portfolio of valued corporate partners (>£20k) and supporters (<£20k). They will nurture these relationships to ensure meaningful, long-term support for our work with young people facing homelessness. 

This will include organising volunteering days that inspire action, delivering lunch and learn sessions that deepen understanding of our cause, and finding creative ways for partners to make a real difference. This role will also drive new business, proactively building relationships with companies who share our values and want to help young people fulfil their potential. 

In addition, they will lead on New Horizon’s events programme, developing and delivering inspiring events that connect corporate partners, high-net-worth individuals, and other supporters to the heart of our mission.

• Salary £37,024 to £41,600
• Deadline to apply: 5pm, Monday 21 April

For more information, please visit our website by clicking the 'Apply' button.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join SSAFA’s ambitious and dynamic Corporate Partnerships team. We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage and grow our portfolio of strategic partnerships.

About the role

We are looking for someone to lead on the successful delivery of corporate partnerships. It will be your responsibility to deliver the account management elements, ensuring all commitments are delivered whilst identifying opportunities to increase the value of long-standing relationships.

Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will plan and execute an annual programme of content, reporting, volunteering, fundraising activities, and events to ensure the objectives of the partnership are achieved.

You will work proactively on new business approaches and delivering powerful impactful presentations on the benefits of supporting SSAFA with the aim of securing long term support.

You will attend networking and engagement events or partner events and undertake presentations around what SSAFA do and how partnerships can be formed and developed.

About you

We are seeking an experienced senior officer or manager who brings significant account management experience and is target driven, a self-starter and has a record of growing long-term partnerships as well as being successful in bringing on new relationships. If you have excellent communication and relationship building skills along with the initiative to maximise every opportunity within a partnership, then we would love to hear from you.

We are keen to find the right person for the role, and therefore happy to discuss flexible working patterns such as compressed hours or early/late start times. You will need regularly represent the charity at events and visit the offices of corporate partners so flexibility and the willingness to travel is essential.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight 14 April 2025

Interviews: TBC

The Impact and Evaluation Manager designs and leads the organisation's impact, evaluation and research programme, ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Description of role:

This post is responsible for delivering the Impact and Evaluation portfolio at Buttle UK. The role has a key strategic role to play in understanding the impact of our grants and leading a broad portfolio of evaluation work. The I&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and delivering evaluation reports, creating and analysing internal and research data, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and data partners. The role works closely with the internal fundraising and grants teams at Buttle UK to strengthen their work by providing data, insight, and support. Our Impact and Evaluation portfolio also includes commissioning and undertaking new research, supporting our aim to publish studies on issues that affect children and young people living in poverty. The role is supported by, and is line manager to, an Impact and Evaluation Officer.

To get a copy of the Job Pack please click through to apply. You will then be able to download the pack.

Job title: Philanthropy Manager

We are seeking our first Philanthropy Manager to cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of donors and prospective donors (including alumni and other individuals, companies and charities) to generate major gifts £10,000 - £1 million+ for the Trust.

The successful candidate will join a small Executive Team of two (Director and Stewardship Officer) and work closely with our newly appointed Chair (from 6 July 2025), the Board of Trustees, and members of its sub-committee for Alumni Relations, Fundraising and Communications.

The first Kennedy Scholars departed for Harvard and MIT in 1966. In 2026 we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of this significant milestone in our history. The impact of this life-changing opportunity over the past 60 years will feature strongly in our new fundraising campaign.

Reporting to: Director of the Kennedy Memorial Trust (KMT)

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week. We understand that full-time hours may not suit all candidates, so there is some flexibility in the hours and work schedule.

Contract: Permanent

Compensation: Salary £45,000 FTE, 30 days holiday plus bank hols (FTE) and 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months’ service

Location: Home-based but within easy access to London. The post holder can work on a hybrid basis, combining predominately home-working with regular in-person meetings in London. Travel from home to London for work and meetings will be paid in accordance with any expenses policies in force at the time.

The role involves some travel, in addition to the London working requirement, for meetings/events with donors, scholars, trustees and other stakeholders – ie monthly within the UK and twice a year to the US. There will also be occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are a key part of our values, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Please note, we are unable to offer a work visa for this role and so you must have the right to reside and work permanently in the UK.

About the Kennedy Memorial Trust

The Kennedy Memorial Trust funds exceptional UK students to pursue graduate studies at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Established as a ‘living memorial’ to President Kennedy following his assassination, the Trust has supported around 600 Kennedy Scholars since the first cohort in 1966. In addition to the scholarships, the Trust manages and maintains a memorial at Runnymede in Surrey.

The Trust prides itself on the talent and service of the candidates it selects. Following their time at Harvard or MIT, scholars have gone on to play leading roles in the UK and across the world, in public service, the law, science/technology, health, education, business, charities, the arts and media. Alumni of the programme include Lady Mary Arden (Supreme Court Justice from 2018 to 2022), Lord Mervyn King (Bank of England Governor from 2003 to 2013). David Miliband (ex Foreign Secretary, now CEO of the International Rescue Committee), Dame Kate Bingham (Chair of the UK Government's Vaccine Taskforce), Zanny Minton Beddoes (Editor-in-Chief, The Economist), and Matt Clifford CBE (Co-founder of Entrepreneur First and Chair of the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency).

The Trust is a registered charity (number 234715) and is responsible for the Kennedy Memorial Fund. In accordance with the Deed, Trustees are appointed by the UK Prime Minister, the Presidents of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or by the President of the United States. Originally funded by public donation, the Trust has developed a medium-scale fundraising programme over the last decade and is now planning a more ambitious campaign as the foundation for its future development.

The role

1. Fundraising activity

Contribute to the development of the new fundraising strategy.

Research, identify and pursue fundraising opportunities that meet the Trust’s strategic objectives.

Lead one-on-one and small group meetings with Trustees and key supporters to identify, develop and deliver fundraising objectives.

Assist Trustees in developing and maintaining their portfolios of prospects and donors.

Write compelling fundraising proposals and applications for funding, including bespoke proposals tailored to specific individuals.

Initiate and nurture relationships with potential high-level donors aiming to establish a strong and long-term philanthropic relationship

Lead one-on-one and small group meetings with high-level donors and potential donors and ask them for significant financial contributions.

Maintain and develop professional, trusted and productive relationships with current and past donors, and with a range of priority stakeholders.

Use appropriate and effective negotiation skills to motivate and guide donors to make gifts at a high level.

2. Processes and Procedures

Ensure the Trust is compliant with all relevant aspects of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and the Charity Commission.

Maintain a professional approach to handling sensitive and confidential information, complying with privacy and data protection legislation.

Maintain the Trust’s suite of policies and procedures related to fundraising and donor engagement.

Actively engage in external networks to identify new prospective donors.

Contribute to monthly and quarterly fundraising performance reports and present progress to the trustee board and its committe

Accurately record donor interactions in the CRM database and contribute to improving data management and analysis processes.

Regularly update the Executive team on fundraising activities and seek their input and support as needed.

Work closely with the Stewardship Officer to develop and implement solicitation and stewardship plans for donors and prospects.

Participate in team decision-making by suggesting creative solutions and engaging in strategic planning discussions.

Any other duties which may be required by the Director.

Other Responsibilities

As a small organisation we ask staff to remain flexible in their role responsibilities and so the JD will vary from time to time.

Experience and education required:

Experience of professional fundraising, with a track record of successfully securing major (£10k+) gifts from individuals, Foundations and businesses.

Educated to degree level

Experience of delivering a fundraising programme and pipeline to meet financial targets.

Experience identifying, negotiating and managing resource requirements in support of fundraising activity

Experience of having worked with high-level donors

Demonstrable understanding of higher education in UK and US

Demonstrable understanding of data protection/ Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and the Charity Commission.

High computer literacy in standard office packages and experience in using databases.

Competencies required:

The ability to work effectively on own initiative and within a team.

The ability to motivate and enthuse donors and prospective donors.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Excellent administrative and organisational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written.

Adaptability and resilience.

Tact and sensitivity.

Knowledge and understanding of current affairs and higher education in the UK and US.

Personal Attributes required:

Exceptional social confidence and adeptness in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders

Excellent time and project management skills and the ability to organise work effectively to meet deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a record of communicating

information to a variety of audiences.

Good judgement and the ability to deal appropriately with confidential information or other sensitive issues.

Empathy and the ability to understand and articulate the personal, academic, and career aspirations of our scholars.

Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.

Commitment to equality and diversity, treating people from all backgrounds with respect and dignity.

Willingness to invest in continued personal development.

The ability to make independent decisions daily.

How to apply and time of interviews

Please apply with a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the Experience required criteria outlined above and what you would bring to the role by end of the day 25th April.

Please include the details of two referees, including one we may contact if you are shortlisted.

Interviews are planned to take place on 9th or 16th May in Central London.

If you are offered the post, you will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work, your identity, and we will contact the second referee you have nominated.

We're Hiring! Join Brent Food Bank and Make a Difference!

Brent Food Bank is on a mission to prevent and relieve poverty in our community, offering emergency food assistance with dignity and respect. As we celebrate our first year as an independent charity under the Trussell Trust umbrella, we’re looking for a dynamic leader to drive our next stage of growth!

The Role:
We need a passionate and experienced leader to take the helm, managing our operations team (3 paid staff 60+ amazing volunteers), and helping us build a stronger, more impactful food bank.

The foodbank manager reports dirctly to thair of trustees. 

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of success
• Excellent communication & organisational abilities
• Experience in financial control, fundraising, and business development
• A collaborative, accountable, and improvement-focused mindset

At Brent Food Bank, we’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion—welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Want to be part of something bigger? Apply today and help us break the cycle of poverty and reduce social isolation in Brent!