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MOVE Against Cancer (MOVE) is a charitable organisation inspiring, supporting, and empowering people to move against cancer. 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead MOVE Against Cancer in its next phase of growth, ensuring that our programmes continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with and beyond cancer. The CEO will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the organisation’s financial growth, programmatic excellence, and alignment with its mission. This role will require a visionary leader with experience in charity management, HR, fundraising, strategic planning, and navigating the dynamic landscape of cancer support.

CEO - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Income Generation & Financial Responsibility

Lead the development and execution of MOVE Against Cancer’s income generation strategy across a diverse range of funders, including trusts and foundations, business partnerships, individual and community fundraising. Create and manage a realistic, achievable annual budget, ensuring that all financial performance aligns with organisational goals. Monitor and report on the organisation’s financial performance, providing regular, accurate updates to the Trustees. Develop relationships with current and potential funders, reporting back on the impact of their donations and securing further financial support. Identify new opportunities to diversify and maximise income streams to support organisational growth, ensuring that the charity can meet its long-term goals. Oversee compliance with fundraising regulations, ensuring that all fundraising activities adhere to legal and ethical standards. Ensure monthly financial reporting and performance tracking, reviewing risks, and taking corrective actions as necessary.

Strategy

Lead the sustainable growth of MOVE Against Cancer, ensuring that the organisation adapts to the evolving landscape of cancer support and related sectors. Work with the Board to regularly review and refine the organisation’s strategy, ensuring it remains responsive to external changes and opportunities.

HR, Compliance & Infrastructure Management

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements, including health and safety, Charity Commission guidance, safeguarding, and fundraising regulations. Oversee data protection policies, ensuring that MOVE Against Cancer meets all General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and data privacy laws. Develop and review organisational policies and procedures at appropriate intervals to ensure best practices and compliance with regulations. Establish a continuous improvement framework, gathering feedback and data to guide the organisation’s strategic direction and operational excellence. Coordinate with senior leadership to ensure that all services meet or exceed the expectations of funders, partners, and beneficiaries.

Stakeholder Relationships

Protect and enhance the reputation of MOVE Against Cancer by acting as the organisation’s spokesperson Actively seek collaborations and partnerships with other charities, NHS Trusts, and relevant statutory bodies to strengthen MOVE Against Cancers impact.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications & Experience

Significant experience in growing and leading a charitable (or similar) organisation, with a proven track record of success in expanding reach and impact. Previous experience leading a charitable (or similar) organisation, including strategic planning, governance, and financial management. Demonstrated experience in leading and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including managing major donor relationships, grants, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising campaigns. In-depth knowledge and experience of cancer support services and the challenges faced by people living with and beyond cancer, including their families. Strong track record of working collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationshipbuilding skills, with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders including funders, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Personal Attributes

Visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to lead a diverse team and create long-term value for the charity. Strong commitment to the mission of MOVE Against Cancer and a passion for improving the lives of those living with and beyond cancer A passion for movement and physical activity, with the motivation to promote its importance Strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to create an inclusive environment within the organisation.

How To apply:

Produce a document no longer than 2 sides of A4, outlining why your skills, experience and personal motivation make you the right person for this role. Please also attach your CV. We discourage the use of AI to write your application. Please provide name and contact details of two referees that we would contact if shortlisted. Please use your name in the subject header of the email and the file name of the document. Please send these to recruitment email, which is in the job pack

Closing date to apply for this role is Wednesday 19th March If you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please feel free to choose your own approach to convey the information requested.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement: MOVE Against Cancer is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Key Application and interview information:

Interviews will take place in Manchester and will include a stakeholder meeting.

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Move Against Cancer is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in our programmes and all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check. 

London Legal Support Trust has been supporting free legal advice providers for the last 21 years by providing financial and non-financial support. The organisations we support include Law Centres, Citizens Advice, and other legal advice agencies.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and purpose-driven individual to join our brilliant team as an Admin and Operations Assistant. You will provide essential support to our team, ensuring smooth and efficient administrative operations.  By supporting the wider team, this role plays a vital part in enabling the charity to achieve its mission, ensuring that resources are managed effectively, and helping to deliver services that make a meaningful difference to the legal advice sector.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Meeting & Event Planning and Support

• Plan, coordinate and support meetings and other events
• Book rooms, manage catering orders and manage other meeting logistics
• Provide on-site support for meetings and events
• Prepare meeting agendas, take meeting notes and minutes
• Assist with volunteer coordination

Communication & Coordination

• Handle incoming calls, emails, and other communications
• Draft correspondence to external stakeholders and trustees
• Help to ensure that the website is up to date

Operations Support

• Support the day-to-day operations of the charity
• Assist Head of Operations in developing systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of the charity’s operations
• Help update organisational policies and ensure compliance 
• Monitor 3rd party contracts and assist with review of services prior to renewals
• Help manage HR practices, including managing starters and leavers procedure in relation to IT and software access
• Support employee training and wellbeing programme

Office & Project Management

• Ensure office has working equipment and sufficient materials
• Organise and maintain our internal documents 
• Help maintain and improve LLST’s internal databases
• Help maintain contact database in line with data protection and LLST policy

Financial & Procurement Assistance

• Assist with the gathering, review and processing of invoices and expenses claims
• Support the Head of Operations in evaluating suppliers and negotiating contracts
• Research suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing
• Perform due diligence checks on suppliers and vendors
• Help with the preparation of financial reports

General

• Ensure LLST’s activities comply with charity, company and general law
• Promote LLST externally and ensure its good reputation is maintained
• Other tasks as required and generally commensurate with the post

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
• Excellent attention to detail, well-organized with ability to prioritise tasks
• Professional, reliable and responsible
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications skills
• Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite 
• Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills 
• A positive attitude to problem solving and finding new solutions
• Ability to work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of administrative assistant
• Experience of working in charitable sector
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite

Based in the Birmingham area, you will report into the Regional Director of Development (North West), and be responsible for significantly growing our income in the Midlands. Backed by a fantastic brand and reputation, you will lead through a transformative period of growth as we raise funds to make a real and immediate difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.

At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK a better future. 2024 was our 75th year in the UK, and we are part of a global network that has raised and donated close to £1.6 billion to positively impact the lives of children in need.

We are one of the most well-recognised and trusted charities as a result of this illustrious track record. Today, in the UK we have a team of 20 dedicated staff, which will grow over the next 12 months, who support our work and an enviable network of committed supporters and volunteers across the country.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

To do this, we need a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraiser who can engage effectively with staff, Trustees, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. Someone who knows how to make the most of the unparalleled showbiz and business networks our trustees bring to the organisation. Who can demonstrate a deep understanding of fundraising, a commitment to achieving ambitious financial targets, the ability to lead by being fully accessible to various stakeholders and can actively participate in key Variety events, including the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, Variety Props Awards and the Variety Disability Sports Awards. Success in the role will make a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people we support.

Summary of role:

· The Fundraising Manager is responsible for raising income for Variety in the Midlands area with a focus on unrestricted income. This entails supporting, managing, and developing a wide range of existing and new contacts, events and charitable activities.

 · To drive and develop new fundraising opportunities, events and maximising regional income across all areas of activity.

· To work closely with Variety’s Midlands Committees to maximise income and ensure successful planning and implementation of regional fundraising programmes, events, and activities.

 · To work closely with Variety’s other fundraiser managers to help achieve overall organisational goals and income.

 · Professionally represent Variety, ensuring compliance with Variety’s operating policies and procedures.

Person Specification

· Strong work ethic, committed to helping disadvantaged children.

· Ability to organise events

· Exceptional communications and networking skills.

· Able to manage/work with regional personnel, directly or indirectly.

· Ability to control and produce budgets, and non-financial targets.

· Ability to communicate and present at all levels including to directors in both writing, or in oral presentations.

· Numerate and IT literate.

· Ability to manage and prioritise workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.

· High standard of personal presentation.

· Self-motivated and ambitious.

· Able to reflect the values, and behaviours of Variety in all aspects of work.

· Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the UK as and when required.

Benefits 

· Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).

· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata).

· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme on completion of a six-month probationary period.

· 'Death in Service' scheme (Life Assurance).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Deadline for applications: 24th February 2025

Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter.

About the role
This is an inspiring role for someone who wants to contribute to our success by providing strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions supporting the Dementia Adventure business plan and charitable mission and objectives.

Managing a team of five across fundraising, communications, special projects and data management, the successful applicant will lead the development of partnerships and campaigns to raise funds for Dementia Adventure’s unique work to support people with dementia and their carers to have a more active and fulfilled life by getting outdoors and experiencing the benefits of nature. 

You will provide strategic leadership and direction for income generation through various fundraising disciplines and joint fundraising partnerships, ensuring the charity's diversification of funding and financial sustainability. Funding sources include major grantmakers, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, challenge events, and an individual giving campaign.

Hand in hand with leading fundraising, you will oversee the Communications team, supporting, developing and monitoring the communications strategy, associated budget, resources, systems, processes and operations. This will involve overseeing and directing a communications plan promoting the work of Dementia Adventure to a broad range of audiences through various channels and campaigns, along with increasing online and social media presence.

About you
We are looking for someone to join the charity’s Senior Leadership Team who will bring experience from their past successes and provide inspirational strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions in support of the Dementia Adventure business plan, charitable mission and objectives. The successful applicant will have a strong, successful track record of fundraising and/or other forms of income generation in the charity sector, including management, with proven experience in meeting financial and non-financial targets. You should be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including trusts and grant givers, corporates, major donors and other individuals. In addition, you should have strong knowledge of marketing and communication principles and practice, digital marketing, and social media, and be confident in engaging audiences sensitively with real-life stories to demonstrate impact and create a compelling case for support.

Dementia Adventure is an evidence-led, multi-award national charity helping people living with dementia and their carers to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and retain a sense of adventure. We look at what people can do, not what they can’t. Through supported holidays, learning, and tailored support, we promote well-being, inclusion, and resilience through fostering meaningful connections and renewed possibilities.

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with our client to help them recruit for a Business Development Lead to join their fundraising team. The role is with is an international charitable organisation formed to synthesise medical research findings to help health professionals, patients and policy makers make evidence-based health decisions. It includes 134 groups that are based at research institutions in 54 countries, and has over 160,000 supporters from around the world.

This role is offered on a permanent basis paying a salary between £50,000 to £55,000 per annum with flexible remote working arrangements, occasional meetings at their London office, and occasional international travel.

This role will work closely with the Head of Business Development to implement a strategic business development plan to make those ambitions a reality. They will identify and qualify new donors and new funding opportunities from global trusts and foundations and Institutional donors. They will be responsible of identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and crafting compelling proposals that align with the mission and objectives of the organisation. The post holder will represent Cochrane at meetings with donors and partners, at external networking events and within the fundraising profession.

They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track-record of raising six figure funds through writing high-quality proposals and reports for a variety of global trusts and foundations and government or multilateral donors. They are looking for a candidate with a global perspective and extensive experience in building and maintaining relationships with international development agencies, government bodies, and large-scale foundations. The ideal candidate will share their vision of a world of better health for all people where decisions about health and care are informed by high-quality evidence.   

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Job Title: Communications, Campaigns, Marketing & Design Officer

Employer: Thames Life Community Development Trust, Thames Community Hub, Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG

Reports to: CEO

Salary: £28,000 / 30,000 FTE (Pro rata 14- 21 hrs per week) 

Location:  London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Contract:  3 months with further 6 months pending funding (maternity cover)

Start date:  tbc  

Thames Life Community Development Trust: 

Thames Life began in October 2017 as Thames Ward Community Project, with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to combine a community organising and asset-based approach to one of the most deprived areas in the UK (Thames View and Barking Riverside Wards) and also an area of rapid development and regeneration.  The project was tasked to establish a resident-led community development trust leading to the establishment of a charity in June 2020. 

Thames Life is a charitable company and transforming the area into a place that people are proud of, where they can see a positive and exciting future and feel able to influence and shape the changes that are taking place over the next decade and beyond. Thames Life is laying the foundations for a community that has a strong identity and sense of common purpose; that takes great pride in the rich diversity of its residents; that feels it can shape its own future rather than simply be on the receiving end of decisions made elsewhere; that is better prepared to meet the challenges of major physical and demographic changes over the coming years; and that is determined to play its part in transforming services. 

Purpose: The Communications, Campaigns, Marketing and Design Officer will work with the CEO, resident trustees and the wider community to consolidate the communications infrastructure and ensure the promotion of resident voice through high quality communications, informed by regular community outreach.  The postholder will use strong marketing, social media and communications skills to enable residents to become active and enterprising citizens, working together for the common good of existing and future communities. This post is funded by Trust for London.

Thames View and Barking Riverside Wards: The residents of Barking and Dagenham have a number of complex challenges facing its residents: lack of opportunity, economic precarity, housing insecurity and homelessness, high rates of domestic violence, and significantly higher levels of deprivation and unemployment than almost any other London borough.  Thames View and Riverside Wards reflect these adversities.  Barking Riverside Ward has a higher-than-average instance of domestic violence and obesity amongst children in reception in comparison with other wards.  It also has 80.6% Black, Asian and Multi Ethnic (BAME) population, with Thames View Ward having 76.4% BAME population. Thames View Ward has the second highest instance of unemployment benefit-related claimants across the borough wards with 64.6% of residents living in deprived households.   

Social cohesion has been a major problem over the last twenty years as the Borough has been transformed from a white working-class area to a multi-racial part of Greater London.  The next twenty years will bring another massive change, as large tracts of derelict land along the River Thames are reclaimed and developed to build 20,000 new homes on the Riverside site alone and close to 4,000 on the Thames Road redevelopment programme.

Main responsibilities: 

Strategic leadership and campaigns

· Work with the CEO to develop/deliver comms strategies across the entire spectrum of resident-led communications disciplines including: media and public relations, internal comms, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, digital and social media and production of materials.

· Report on and analyse all aspects of communications 

· Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media 

· Act as a ‘brand guardian’ ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications 

· Identify issues that support a campaign focus and balance with mitigation of risk or benefit in regard to reputational  status

· Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector generally and particularly changes to data protection, communications innovation, legislation, and codes of practice 

 

Impact

· Work with the CEO to develop and implement an impact framework for the organisation to ensure the work we do connects well with our vision, mission and aims and can be easily measured, evidenced and communicated using simple and consistent data collection tools.

Marketing and design

· Take responsibility for researching and developing our marketing approach, delivering a simple marketing plan (either in conjunction with or as part of an expanded communications strategy) focused on how we raise awareness of, and engagement with, Thames Life and its associated projects and activities among residents locally, including appropriate KPIs to measure performance.

Newsletter and other Publications

 

· Oversee production of community newspaper (River View) and support resident editorial board.  Lead on all aspects of production, design and distribution and liaise with funders as necessary to negotiate content etc.

· Design, copy-write and distribute regular e-bulletins to promote publications, programme activities, events and other key information  

· Oversee the management of our database 

· Lead on copywriting and production of marketing materials and key publications including Annual Review.

 

Website

 

· Take responsibility for the development and management of the website and blog, including generating content, making improvements to functionality, maximising its potential and monitoring its performance. 

 

Social media

 

· Manage and expand social media presence, sourcing and sharing newsworthy information from across Thames Life’s activities.

· Produce regular reports detailing social media activity to share with staff and steering group members 

 

Publicity and media

 

· Increase the organisation’s profile across a range of media outlets, and with influencers and organisations 

· Act as a spokesperson when necessary 

· Develop relationships with target media representatives 

· Write releases, articles and statements 

· Respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics 

· Supervise and advise other staff members and trustees in their drafting of communications plans and statements  

· Identify opportunities for Thames Life programmes/activity to be nominated for awards

 

Internal communications

 

· Enhance communications with colleagues and develop an understanding of Thames Life’s work and needs of its users 

· Provide training to staff on branding where necessary and ensure staff are well briefed on key communications issues 

· Analyse all aspects of communications on a quarterly basis and prepare a report to present 

 

Staff and supplier management

 

· Manage any volunteers and interns 

· Manage relationships with suppliers of services essential to communication work 

 

Other

 

· Take an active role in Thames Life’s external events and campaigns

· Support Thames Life’s fundraising, services, education and public affairs activities 

· Participate in cross-functional projects 

· Reach out to residents across the whole community, listening to and recording their views, building relationships with those who want to get involved, encouraging participation with a view to generating and supporting local action and campaigns.

 

Person specification: 

Applicants will be assessed through a combination of application form, personal statement and interview. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS

Subject of relevance to community work, strategic communications or marketing

✓

EXPERIENCE

Experience of managing websites and social media profiles

✓

Experience of producing and editing short promotional videos for use on social media

✓

Able to demonstrate previous experience of work in a community setting in areas with high levels of poverty/disadvantage 

✓

Able to demonstrate previous experience of campaigning; customer and public relations; social and market research; journalism and media; sales and merchandising; business and marketing

✓

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent communication skills – able to translate issues into opportunities for action and build successful well-defined campaigns led by local people 

✓

Functionally literate, able and willing to keep written and electronic records

✓

Capable computer user including email, word processing, social media, basic Excel spreadsheets.

✓

Able to work constructively in team situations

✓

Knowledge of WordPress or similar website creation platform and content management system.

✓

Knowledge of Mailchimp or similar marketing platform

✓

Knowledge of Hootsuite or similar social media management platform

✓

Knowledge of local area

✓

PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES

Self-organised and with high level of self-motivation to achieve in the role and work independently

✓

Versatile and flexible approach to work. Able to manage own time effectively and work anti-social hours (evenings, weekends) as necessary

✓

Personal integrity. Willing to be accountable and adhere to a Code of Conduct, understand confidentiality and Data Protection issues. 

✓

Able to take challenge and criticism and deal with setbacks

✓

Respectful, open, and sensitive to others’ history and experience. Sensitive to local cultures and languages. Positively committed to anti-discriminatory practice and social justice and actively promote diversity

✓

Able to overcome negative and apathetic attitudes – motivate, inspire and enjoy and value helping others achieve and develop their potential (shows persistence and determination to achieve results)

✓

Committed to self-development and learning: able to apply, transfer and build on what they do. Willing to support the learning of others

✓

Demonstrates insight, experience, and resourcefulness - understands the context and practice of community action. 

✓

 

Terms and Conditions: 

Employer: Thames Life Community Development Trust 

Timescale: We would like to appoint the Communications, Campaigns, Marketing and Design Manager as soon as possible. This is a part time post, initially until 31st May 2025, with plans for renewal until December 2025 (maternity cover) pending the securing of wider organisational funding.  During that time we will seek to expand the team and implement sustainable long-term changes. We need an experienced Communications and Marketing Officer to help us take this project to the next level.

Supervision and support: The Communications and Marketing Officer will be accountable to the CEO. S/he will be supported by the board of trustees and a wider resident steering group, including people with relevant experience of communications, marketing and community organising.

Equal opportunities: Thames Life is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. We adhere to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by Thames Life, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.

Closing date for applications: tbc

Interviews:  tbc

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About Woman’s Trust
Woman’s Trust is a leading mental health charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse. For nearly 30 years, we have provided free, trauma-informed counselling, therapeutic groups, and workshops to help women rebuild their emotional wellbeing. Led by and for women, we support over 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.3m and a dedicated team of 40 staff.

The Role
We are seeking a Head of Fundraising and Development to lead our fundraising team and play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team. You will drive our fundraising strategy, securing income to support our ambitious 2022-2027 goals, including expanding mental health services for young women, launching peer-led groups, and increasing awareness through training and research. As demand for our services grows, we aim to double the number of women we support annually, achieved in part through growing our income.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Developing new funder and partner relationships across trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporates.

· Strengthening existing relationships to secure sustainable, multi-year funding.

· Leading fundraising growth, aiming for £1.4m in 2025/26 and £3m by 2027/28.

· Collaborating with the CEO, trustees, and Senior Leadership Team to shape fundraising strategy and operational delivery.

· Leading an passionate team of fundraisers to maximise income generation opportunities

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a highly motivated, ambitious fundraiser with proven experience at a senior level, securing five- and six-figure and multi-year grants. You should be skilled in relationship building, with a keen interest in communicating and influencing key stakeholders to create strategic partnerships that align with priorities. An interest in mental health and supporting women affected by domestic abuse will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented fundraising professional looking to develop in a leadership role, or an experienced Head of Fundraising eager to grow their impact and career. You will join a passionate, collaborative team working to create lasting change.

Why Join Us?
We offer:

· A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment including a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and Board, including trustees with fundraising expertise and a focus on providing income generation and partnership insights.

· The opportunity to shape and expand our fundraising function, developing your career in the process.

· A chance to make a real impact on the lives of women and children.

· Good benefits including:

· Hybrid & flexible working

· 25 days holidays + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays. Annual leave increases by 1 day after 5 years, and then by 1 day per year up to amaximum of 30 days.

· Enhanced sick pay

· Cycle to work scheme

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Mandatory job-related training

· Individual staff professional development budget

If you would like to learn more about the role and how to apply, please download the full appointment brief and speak to our retained consultant, Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit.

If you are an ambitious fundraiser ready to drive growth and transform the lives of women and children, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 28 February 2025

People Beyond Profit Conversations: 5-12 March 2025

Woman’s Trust First Interview: 20 March 2025

Womans Trust Second Stage Conversations: W/c 24 March 2025

Grants Executive
Location: Slimbridge, Gloucester, GL2 7BT – Suitable for hybrid working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary: £27,847.00 per annum

About The Role

We are looking for a team-orientated, highly organised Grants Executive to join our successful Grants team at an exciting time for WWT.

The Grants Team make a major contribution to raising critical funding for high-impact and innovative conservation, education and community-focussed programmes in the UK and internationally, raising in excess of £3M p/a. 

This post complements an existing Grants Executive position as we look to grow our unrestricted income. As Grants Executive you will diversify and grow our portfolio of unrestricted grants funder relationships, as well as provide support to a busy and deadline-driven team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills and an interest in career development opportunities in the fundraising sector, to develop skills across all areas of grant fundraising, working with a talented and supportive team.

The role is a permanent full time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role is based at our Slimbridge office and suitable for hybrid working, with around one to two days a week required in the office. Occasional travel will be required to sites or funder meetings, so a driver's licence is desirable. 

About You

Our ideal candidate is

• A highly organised, team-focussed professional with a meticulous eye for detail, a methodical approach to tasks and high level of accuracy
• An aspiring grants fundraiser who is resourceful, self-motivated and creative, with excellent communication and numerical skills
• Confident and skilled in liaising and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, external partners, funders and internal colleagues
• Someone who may have some experience in managing, processing or securing grants from Charitable Trusts and Foundations or other grant provider.

You will bring

• A dynamic, proactive and supportive approach to team working and collaboration
• Experience of supporting a busy team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• The ability to create detailed, precise and engaging reports
• Strong written skills and the ability to create high-quality applications
• A commitment to developing your experience and skills in the grants fundraising sector 

If this sounds like you then click apply. We would love to hear from you.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing date: 14th March 2025

We will be actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The advert may close early if a successful candidate is found.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

About Us

Chatsworth House Trust is an independent charity dedicated to the long-term preservation of Chatsworth House, the art collection, gardens, woodlands and park for the benefit of everyone. The Development Department is responsible for securing income from corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations, public bodies and individuals.

Chatsworth House Trust has developed a number of long-term sponsors over the years and is keen to continue to grow sponsorship income. The account management and stewardship of these relationships is essential to meet this ambition. In addition, we want to develop a comprehensive programme of donor cultivation events and other bespoke VIP tours which will secure further income for the Trust.

The Development department has set ambitious targets for fundraising over the coming 5 years to ensure Chatsworth House Trust is able to diversify its income base. As such it is an exciting time to be joining the organisation.

About the Role

As Development Officer you will support the Development department in fundraising for the Chatsworth House Trust with a particular focus on sponsor account management and stakeholder cultivation and stewardship of events. You will also be responsible for all administration to ensure the successful running of the department.

This is a full-time role, based at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.  Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm, however those working in the Development Department are likely to be required from time to time evening work and weekend work for which time-off-lieu (TOIL) will be given for hours worked beyond the working day.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills who can hit the ground running; someone who will go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for our supporters with real attention to detail; someone who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and who is confident working with senior or executive level individuals.

In return

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits which include:

• Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey

• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.

• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events

• A colleague pass providing discount in our retail and catering establishments

• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

• Competitive annual leave (and option to buy more)

• Employee assistance programme

• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Wellbeing calendar of events

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to join us in this diverse and rewarding role.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.

Interviews are expected to take place early March.

The Line is seeking a dynamic fundraiser and strategic thinker to join the team as Head of Development to raise income for the organisation, support our future ambitions and ensure the sustained legacy of our impact.

This is a new role within The Line’s Senior Management Team that will work with the Director and Board of Trustees on strategic development and sustainable growth. The Head of Development will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy against agreed targets, maximising opportunities to generate income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations, individual giving and corporate partnerships.

If you have demonstrable experience in income generation within a charity setting, raising funds from a variety of sources, crafting compelling narratives, and managing relationships with a range of funders, we would love to hear from you.

Please find our Job Pack on The Line's website for full requirements and responsibilities of the role, and details on how to apply.​

We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and in all opportunities. Our recruitment process is open to all, but we would particularly like to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector more widely.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Grants Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to secure vital funding for our services for individuals with a learning disability and autistic people. You will play a central role in our charity, responsible for driving forward one of our key income streams.

The Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager will develop a robust pipeline of potential funders and devise a plan to achieve our annual income target of £225,000 from repeat and new funders.  You will research and apply to charitable trusts for grants of varying sizes, including multi-year funding, while maintaining excellent stewardship to encourage repeat donations. 

It’s an exciting time to join us, with innovative services, outcomes monitoring data, case studies, photos and testimonials and some cases for support already drafted.  Whilst our priority is to raise funds for our existing services, we have plans for new service developments which will appeal to charitable trusts, corporate foundations and institutional donors (TNLCF).  We have a broad appeal with a range of diverse services from playschemes, social groups for autistic teenagers, arts and drama sessions, family support, employability and independent living skills.

You will collaborate closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and Operations and Service Managers to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals and future plans.  You will work alongside the Marketing Manager to gather materials to enhance our applications.

You will be persuasive communicator with excellent written skills and able to present our work in an emotive way, whilst upholding our organisational values.

With a minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in grant fundraising, preferably in a small local charity setting.  Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and understand the intricacies of our services to match to funders’ criteria. 

Key Responsibilities

· To increase LinkAble’s income secured from Trusts and Foundations by developing a ‘Case for Support’ for each of our core projects.

· To co-ordinate a ‘database’ of current grant funders, with their history of support and project reporting deadlines.

· To research and develop a pipeline of potential trusts and foundations to approach, noting application deadlines and average giving levels with criteria to inform your approach.

· To submit high quality grant applications ahead of deadlines that have a good chance of success

· To provide stewardship of existing donors to capitalise on their support over time, ensure all gifts are thanked appropriately, sending regular update reports, annual report and supporter newsletters.

· Work with the Marketing Manager to access resources such as photos, quotes, case studies and to ensure the charity is presented in a way that is consistent with our branding.

· To work at part of the LinkAble team and attend fundraising events, challenge events and social activities.

· To work with colleagues across the team to develop fundraising projects and to package core costs in a way that is attractive to funders.

· To work closely with the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager where there is cross over between corporate and community support and grant funding.

· To work with service managers to develop project budgets to present our work to funders in a tangible way that offers good value for money and matches the funders average giving level.

· Ensure all fundraising activities are ethical and carried out in line with our values, policies and procedures and within relevant legal frameworks

· Monitor the trust and foundations fundraising budget, highlighting variances against the budget at an early stage and taking corrective action.

· Contribute to writing tenders for new contracts as part of the bid team and support colleagues

· Bring a positive, flexible and team working approach to work, working effectively on your own and as part of a small enthusiastic team.

All LinkAble staff are expected to be aware of and follow the organisation’s policies and procedures, with particular attention to equality and diversity and safeguarding.

All employees in the organisation are expected to display a high standard of teamwork. This includes cooperating in undertaking work of absent colleagues or assisting others where the workload is particularly high. Accordingly there may be a requirement, from time to time, to undertake other duties.

The Global Leadership Foundation is a network built around its 44 Members, all former heads of government or other distinguished leaders with first-hand experience of the difficulties of political leadership. It is an independent, non-profit Foundation, which exists to support political leadership and good governance around the world by making available, discreetly and in confidence, the experience of those former leaders to today’s national leaders.  

The activities of the Foundation are managed by a small London-based Secretariat.

Responsibilities of the Executive Administrator include:

Day to day administration of the GLF office and office systems
Maintenance of all GLF diaries, including co-ordination of the Chair’s programme
Management of the Chair’s UK correspondence
Dealing with inward communications on behalf of the Chair and Members
Support CEO and Projects Director with research and briefing materials
Management of the fundraising database and tracking of donors and donations
Administrative preparations for Meetings
Liaison with service providers
Management of travel and accommodation

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a letter addressed to our CEO, explaining why you believe you are a good fit for this role, and what you will bring to the small and dynamic team that runs the Foundation.

Delight is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced senior operations professional, who has the energy, drive and sound judgement to lead Delight’s operations through a period of growth. This is a new position within the Delight team and provides an excellent opportunity for someone to play a pivotal role in Delight’s development. As the COO, you will support and partner with Delight’s founder and CEO in executing strategic plans and directives, overseeing day-to-day operations and implementing changes needed for the organisation’s growth.

The role requires someone with a strong track record in senior operational positions, and experience in both charitable and commercial environments. Your leadership will ensure the smooth running of core operational functions, revenue, finance, human resources, quality control and IT.

Fundraising & Development Worker – Job Description

About Beware of the Bull

Beware of the Bull Ltd is an ethical social enterprise based in York. We deliver top quality development services for charities and not for profit organisations. Since 2011 we have helped our clients raise over £36 million to support their social objectives – tackling poverty, keeping people safe, ensuring children and young people have resources and activities for learning and playing, keeping vital counselling services running, practical measures to reduce homelessness, helping refugees and asylum seekers to get to grips with life in the UK… and many more. We are proud to be a Real Living Wage accredited employer.

Beware of the Bull is, as far as we know, the only company in our sector where staff welfare policies explicitly mention ice cream (vegan options are available). The previous postholder stayed for 11 years.

Purpose of role

The Fundraising & Development Worker is central to our mission. You will work directly with charities and not for profits across the UK, supporting their grants fundraising, primarily through:

• identifying appropriate funders and writing applications for charitable and statutory grants, and
• planning and conducting or supporting project evaluation studies.

Parameters

Up to £31,005 FTE pro rata to 22.5 hours per week (dependent on experience).

Permanent contract subject to successful completion of initial three month probation period.

Based in York. We are happy to accommodate home working but the expectation is that the postholder will work at least one day per week on site. Beware of the Bull operates a flexible working system. 36 days (pro rata) per year holiday including statutory bank holidays.

Due to the nature of the role which may involve working with children and with vulnerable adults, any offer of employment is conditional on the outcome of an Enhanced DBS check.

Key tasks

The Fundraising & Development Worker researches grant funding options using internal and external searchable databases for a caseload of charities and not for profit organisations. You will liaise with clients to agree a schedule for writing associated bids and to request information needed, and complete the agreed bids to schedule.

For external evaluations, you will develop an evaluation plan and agree this with the client. You will conduct the research as agreed, including interviews, focus groups and desk-based research, data analysis and drafting reports.

Communications tasks associated with the role include: answering email and telephone communications; compiling, publishing and administering our award-winning monthly free e-newsletter; meeting potential and actual clients to identify and understand their development needs; creating and managing Beware of the Bull’s social media output; and helping to update and maintain the company’s website.

Administrative and finance functions include: keeping accurate and up to date records of own work in line with company procedures; carrying out administrative tasks associated with training delivery; and other tasks commensurate with the post.

How to apply

Please apply showing how you meet the requirements for the role as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications will be accepted up to 5pm, Friday 14th March 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 24th March 2025..