Charity Events Manager Jobs

Summary:

The Director of Endowment Operations role will support the delivery of the objectives of the Endowment team and offers a unique opportunity for an experienced investment professional with vision and ambition. The Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation manages a c. £1bn Endowment under an innovative dual mandate seeking to deliver financial returns and a wider set of objectives (health, societal, environmental) that align with the charity’s mission and values.

This role will support the CIO, managing internal and external stakeholders and advisors and in particular play a pivotal role in the delivery of the workstreams related to the global, multi-asset class portfolio (c. 60% of the portfolio) and related engagement and stewardship activities.

Key responsibilities:

· Support the CIO in every aspect of managing the Endowment – investment portfolio and team.

· Specifically: play a leading role in managing the efficient delivery of Investment team workstreams (securities) that have been agreed with the CIO (and Investment/Funds Committees).

· Play a central role in the development and implementation of the Foundation’s Dual Mandate. Specific focus: Engagement workstreams - support the framing of fund manager interactions and objectives as well as setting priorities for corporate engagement objectives. Reporting – Dual Mandate. Lead on the delivery / articulation of (securities portfolio) KPI’s that can be robustly (economically/efficiently) supported with data and analysis. Lead the reporting workstream [working with Aon and wider team] and ensure the timely delivery of investment reports (financial and dual mandate).

· Take responsibility for tracking and managing internal management information (objectives, KPI’s, budget).

· Take the lead on planning Committee agenda items and preparation of papers.

· Support the learning and development of the investment team (securities).

· Work closely and play a significant role with regards to both internal and external stakeholders: wider Foundation team, Investment Committee, Funds Committee, Trustee Board and external advisors.

Person Specification

Skills, abilities, and attributes:

· Essential – enjoys working with others as part of a team and a commitment to using your individual strengths to support the delivery of the team’s objectives.

· A culture carrier: respectful, inclusive, open to sharing time, information, and expertise.

· Excellent analytical and organisational skills. Able to demonstrate attention to detail, and effective prioritization of tasks.

· Excellent financial modelling and quantitative skills.

· Adept in identifying and mitigating the strategic and operational risks relevant to the management of the Foundation’s investment portfolio.

· You must feel comfortable and confident in your ability to build relationships with external advisors and in collaborating and communicating with other various stakeholders.

· Dedicated, focussed mindset. Able to take the initiative and solve problems. Demonstrate energy and excitement when dealing with uncertainty and complexity and a commitment to take ownership to drive work to completion.

· Personally, and professionally, committed to the Foundation’s mission and values and Genuine interest in researching, reading and developing networks stay apprised about the state of the global economy and financial markets, responsible and sustainable investment, and general current events.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

· Professional experience as an investor [10 years+], a robust understanding of investment operations and managing delivery of key investment processes and outcomes, performance reports, risk evaluation and management.

· Experienced leader, and demonstrable track record in leading relationships with external advisors and high-level stakeholder management.

· Essential: solid understanding of the securities/fund industry, investment concepts and strategies, financial markets, investment products, and regulatory frameworks.

· Impact/Social investment experience essential. A good understanding of stewardship/engagement tools and approaches.

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Development Manager

Based: Battersea

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible

Role Overview: 

Reporting to the Development Manager, theBusiness Development and Partnerships Lead will play an integral role in boosting the growth of Enable’s diverse services and various programme offerings.  

The postholder will work to develop and implement an effective growth and development approach that expands our reach, strengthens client relationships and builds lasting networks within the community. They will be passionate about driving change, and actively work seek out new business opportunities that can boost revenue and set our company apart.  

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They are responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

Business Development: 

• Seeking out new and exciting ways to expand Enable’s reach and increase strategic partnerships
• Work closely with Enable services (including Health & Wellbeing, Events, Leisure, Bereavement and more) to learn & identify our current scope and reach
• Identifying gaps and trends in the market for different types of community services, identifying new markets, growth areas, customers, and new ways of reaching existing markets

Partnerships: 

• Develop a pipeline of corporate partnership prospects in line with the business objectives 
• Investigate ways to diversify our corporate partnership base and implement strategies to grow our revenue streams 
• End to end account management for corporate partners 

General: 

• Writing and submitting tenders and proposals and business development plans 
• Working closely with the Research & Development team and to analyse and identify trends and opportunities, and other internal stakeholders to ensure initiatives are properly aligned with our strategic aims 

Skills and Experience:  

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales or Corporate Partnerships (preferably in the Local Authorities or Healthcare industries) 
• Proven experience designing and implementing successful growth strategies 
• Extensive and diverse experience writing and submitting bids and proposals 
• A hunger for identifying new opportunities, and the tenacity to see that through to conversion 
• Autonomy to self-motivate, drive change and work collaboratively in line with the Growth & Development Team 
• Ability to confidently engage and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and efficient time and workload management 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational  Head of Income / Business Manager who will help build upon the 25 years of work Dressability has completed in the local community, altering and adapting clothing for people of all ages with learning and physical disabilities, and those with limited dexterity.

This newly created role will report directly to the Board of Trustees, and involve all the financial aspects of running a successful charity

Key elements of the role include strategy and business management, proven fundraising ability and staff management and a knowledge of Management Accounts & Payroll. (negotiable)

Dressability is at a key point in its journey, and the Head of Income will have an opportunity to build on our success and shape the future.

If you’re passionate about making a difference for those with disabilities, have previous charity experience, and feel you have the right skills for our Charity, then please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

· Working with the Board of Trustees to develop, co-ordinate, and action the Charity’s strategy and business plan.  Setting objectives and managing the challenges and conflicting priorities to ensure the viable running of the services we provide

· Ensure the Charity operates in accordance with the Charity Governance Code, its policies and procedures as well as best practices in order to fulfil all legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities

· Submitting accurate updates, annual returns and other necessary documents to the Charity Commission and Companies House

· Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees, detailing operational performance, fundraising outcomes, and strategic initiatives

FUNDRAISING AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT

· Develop and execute fundraising strategies to support the organisation’s mission and growth objectives in conjunction with the Grants & Trusts Fundraiser

· Research, prepare and submit funding applications to include Lottery bids.

· Source diverse income streams and funding to ensure long-term financial stability

· Handle the day-to-day finances of the organisation, managing bank accounts and investments and liaising with accountants and auditors

· Monitoring our income and expenditure against targets as laid out in the business plan

· Work with the Board of Trustees to set annual budgets and monitor spending

· Give external presentations showcasing Dressability’s work in order to secure funding

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

· Provide Line Management to a small team of admin employees ensuring efficient operations including monitoring standards and performance and the prioritisation of workloads

· Prepare monthly management accounts & reports for board meetings

· Manage health and safety on the premises as well as adherence to all policies and procedures. Named first Aider.

· Co-ordinate on-site events relating to funding including campaigns, meetings, press briefings, hosting visitors etc

· Liaise with Service Delivery Manager to ensure smooth day to day running of the charity.

· Manage social media & website to increase our reach

The Actors’ Benevolent Fund supports professional actors and stage managers in times of need. We are inviting a passionate and motivated membership and fundraising professional to join our small, friendly team in this new role.

It is an exciting time to be joining the charity; our bold new Acting for Impact strategy seeks to increase the charity’s reach and impact within the performing arts community and you would play a key part in helping us achieve our ambitions.

You will be the first point of contact for our members, providing excellent and timely responses, and will help us to increase our membership as well as to grow our fundraising income. Activities will include processing membership applications and renewals, organising communications to recruit and retain supporters, and supporting the processing of legacy gifts. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong relationship building skills and the ability to develop engaging communications.

This full-time role is based at our office in central London a minimum of three days per week, with some flexible working. The salary is £35,000 pa. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the points contained within the person specification. 

The application deadline is 23.30 on Wednesday 19 March 2025 , and interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 April at our offices in Adam Street, central London.

Harris Hill is urgently seeking an interim Philanthropy Officer for 3 months, starting ASAP for a health/medical charity in London.

To maximise engagement of supporters through the network and Patrons Membership schemes, developing and delivering opportunities to recruit new supporters and ensuring current members and Patrons receive first class stewardship. Leading on the conception and delivery of all events for the network and Patrons in collaboration with the major donor team. To support the wider fundraising team delivering initiatives as required that contribute to the annual fundraising target.

Essential Skills
The ability to write in a highly persuasive style; able to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and oral, with excellent attention to detail.
High level of emotional intelligence with experience of building productive relationships with High Net Worth Individuals
Prospect research and presenting findings in a clear concise manner with recommendations.
Proven experience in effective delivery of professional events.
A proactive approach to self-management and working with your own initiative.
Able to demonstrate initiative, commitment and professional experience in a busy dynamic department.
Excellent people skills and the ability to forge strong working relationships, including with charity beneficiaries, staff and stakeholders.
Highly organised and able to use own initiative to work effectively on multiple projects.
Results focused and can clearly demonstrate an understanding of the sales process from enquiry to successful sale.
Excellent oral and written communication.

Knowledge and Experience
Proven experience of working with HNW Individuals, Charitable Trusts and Foundations
Proven experience of managing high value grant reporting
A good understanding of the context, trends and conditions affecting major gift fundraising; experience of effective research in and evaluation of prospective new funding sources.
Demonstrable experience of managing relationships across teams and departments to achieve set goals.
Carry out presentations and manage meetings.
Managing relationships with existing and potential funders
Able to work to strict deadlines.
Working to income targets in a Sales and/or fundraising environment
Awareness of current legislation and fundraising standards requirements.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply for more details. 

Are you passionate and self-motivated? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? If you would like to use your abilities to raise funds for charities, Chell Perkins Ltd's Grant Fundraising Traineeships will teach you everything you need to know and you’ll get the chance to join our team of trained consultants.

Chell Perkins Ltd are looking for FOUR people who are passionate about bringing positive change through fundraising. We want to nurture a new generation of fundraisers to provide charities with access to exceptional fundraising support.

We offer a four-month/16-week fully paid traineeship (approx £1,733pm gross) working with real clients in a fundraising consultancy and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to give you a real headstart in working in the charity sector. There are a number of vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.

This immersive programme starts on 1st September 2025 and is home-based, with high-quality training and plenty of support from our experienced fundraising team.

Why Chell Perkins?

At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable grant fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.

“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020

“The traineeship was an amazing opportunity, and I learnt so much about fundraising and the charity sector in such an engaging way. Everyone in the team is so friendly and supportive, you couldn't work with or learn from anyone better.” Class of 2023 and now a Fundraising Officer with Chell Perkins

“This traineeship has given me a headstart in my fundraising career and I couldn’t be more grateful! I left university with a love for charity work but little idea as to how I could use that passion in my everyday life, but this traineeship has helped me develop the skills and knowledge I need to make a real difference in the charity sector.” Class of 2023 and now a Fundraising Officer with Chell Perkins

Client mix

Candidates should be aware that at present 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.

Further information

This role is home-based; however, we hold quarterly in-person team days, and you may occasionally be required to work from client sites (nationally, with a North West focus).

The traineeship will start on 1 September and will run until 19 December 2025. Candidates must be available to start on the first day of the traineeship. Interviews and offers will take place from March onwards.

For more details, download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification document.

How to apply

If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply?

Email a completed application form, a recent CV and a covering letter to our Office Manager (see 'How to apply' below).

In your covering letter, we are looking for:
● Evidence of strong written communication skills, and ability to write persuasively
● Passion for the third sector, and in particular fundraising
● Evidence that you have carefully researched the role and our organisation.

Using AI

We recognise that many applicants use AI tools like ChatGPT for drafting applications. Whilst these tools can be helpful, we advise you to first write your application personally and then use AI to refine it. This approach ensures your application remains original and truly reflective of your unique experiences. Last year, we noticed a trend of AI-generated applications lacking individuality, which hindered our ability to connect with applicants. Remember, it's your personal story, passions and motivations that make you stand out. Let AI assist you, but let your own voice lead the way.

Location: Remote (with occasional travel for events and monthly team meetings in Hampshire). Short commute to Fareham, Hampshire desirable but not essential
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week). More hours may be considered
Reporting to the CEO 
 

As the Marketing Executive (Strategic Lead), you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that drive income generation for Pregnancy Sickness Supports paid-for services (such as our CPD training for healthcare professionals), raise awareness of our mission and impact, and engage donors, fundraisers and stakeholders. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery via marketing activities. You will also focus on growing individual giving and corporate partnerships while supporting the CEO with major donor and grant fundraising.

About Pregnancy Sickness Support

Pregnancy Sickness Support (PSS) is the only registered UK charity dedicated to improving care, treatment, and support for those affected by nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) and the severe form of the condition, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Calls for help to the charity are increasing every year, our campaign focus has intensified and our growth on social media is hotting up! We’re expanding our team to ensure our life-saving services continue to meet growing demand and that the impact we have is known far and wide. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing

• Develop and deliver a marketing strategy to support fundraising, paid-for services and general awareness-raising goals.
• Manage and optimise digital marketing channels, including the website, social media, and email platforms.
• Create compelling content, including blogs, newsletters, and social media posts, to engage supporters and showcase the charity’s impact.
• Monitor and analyse marketing performance, using insights to refine campaigns and improve donor engagement.

2. Fundraising Campaigns

• Plan and execute internal fundraising campaigns (e.g., "March to Change Minds"), coordinating with the Support & Fundraising Coordinator.
• Create and manage digital fundraising initiatives, including individual giving campaigns and peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Track and report on campaign performance, ensuring continuous improvement.

3. Donor Journey and Engagement

• Build on and maintain a donor journey to enhance retention and engagement, supported by the Support & Fundraising Coordinator.
• Develop automated email sequences for new donors, regular donors, and campaign participants (e.g., welcome emails, and impact updates).
• Work with the CEO to create touchpoints for major donors, including personalised communications and exclusive updates.

4. Corporate Partnerships

• Identify and approach potential corporate partners, creating tailored sponsorship packages.
• Maintain relationships with existing corporate supporters, ensuring they are engaged and appreciated.
• Work with the team to deliver joint campaigns and partnership initiatives.

5. Supporting Major Donor and Grant Fundraising

• Assist the CEO in researching and preparing proposals for grants, trusts, and high-value donors.
• Provide marketing materials and reports to support major donor engagement.
• Coordinate updates and impact reports for key stakeholders.

6. Collaboration with the Support & Fundraising Coordinator

• Provide strategic oversight and support to the Support & Fundraising Coordinator on campaign logistics and donor engagement.
• Work closely to streamline processes for individual giving campaigns, ensuring smooth delivery and tracking of fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate on content creation, including fundraising packs, social media graphics, and donor communications.

7. Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of donors, campaigns, and corporate partnerships using our CRM system BeaconCRM.
• Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance and marketing activities for the CEO and trustees.
• Ensure all activities comply with GDPR and other relevant regulations

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in marketing and/or fundraising, ideally within the charity sector.
• Strong digital marketing skills, including social media management and email campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling stories and proposals.
• Experience in planning and delivering fundraising campaigns.
• Evidence of previous innovative approaches to telling “our story” and “our impact”.
• Proficiency with marketing and fundraising tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Canva, donor CRMs, Google Analytics, Hootsuite).
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for supporting women’s health and an understanding of the charity’s mission.

Desirable

• Experience with corporate partnerships or major donor engagement.
• Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations.
• Experience in grant writing or supporting high-value fundraising efforts.
• Familiarity with healthcare or third-sector organisations.
• Knowledge of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) & Nausea & Vomiting in pregnancy (NVP)
• Good working knowledge of BeaconCRM. 

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme upon joining.
• Summer and Christmas Parties.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by HG and NVP.

Neuroblastoma UK are seeking a highly organised, responsible and proactive administrative professional to support the team on a temporary basis during a period of exciting growth and change. 

Someone who has excellent attention to detail and who always strives to ensure administrative tasks are performed to the highest level, would thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

- Supporting the Communications Executive with various administrative tasks to support the Communications function of the organisation 

- Being the first point of contact for all supporter queries to the organisation – manning phone lines and supporter email inboxes

- Ensuring all post is managed once a week, including banking and processing all postal donations

- Regularly updating the database with donation information and ensuring all data is accurate 

- Reporting on Fundraising income and organising this by area in order to provide regular updates to senior leadership on funds raised

- Manage the stewardship and administration of supporters taking part in events to raise money for the charity

Person specification

- Responsible and organised

- Excellent phone manner and written communication skills

- Willing to be in the London office 2 days a week

- Proactive and solution focused attitude

- Collaborative and willing to lend their support where most needed

Contracted Weekly Hours:37.5. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Contract type:12 months

Salary:                                  £24,258 per year

Annual Leave:                      25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum

Location:                                Based in Bournemouth, for regular travel across BCP with travel across Dorset likely. Hybrid working option when not on visits.

International Care Network (ICN) is a Christian charity whose aim is to help to rebuild the lives of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. The resettlement team work closely with local authorities and other organisations to support families on government resettlement schemes to find their feet, build healthy relationships, and successfully integrate into our community. We are looking for an experienced support worker (ideally one to be a male, but open to all applicants) to support individuals and families under all relevant government resettlement schemes (predominantly Afghan, but not limited to), who have been resettled in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Dorset. ICN provides benefits to staff including:

• Company pension scheme.
• Travel costs paid for at 45p per mile, not including travel to and from work.
• Staff welfare opportunities including socials and access to external clinical supervision.
• Training opportunities relevant to role.

ICN will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in our employment policies and practices. Our aim is to promote diversity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination because of gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity or membership or non-membership of a trade union or political beliefs. We will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.

ICN take the safeguarding of service users, staff and volunteers very seriously, with a robust safeguarding policy and process in place. As part of this ICN are committed to developing a safe culture ensuring that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our service users and staff, including requiring relevant DBS checks to be taken for roles working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

About Focus Birmingham

Focus Birmingham is a local charity committed to transforming the lives of individuals with visual impairments and complex needs across Birmingham. Our mission is to empower people to live independently and achieve their fullest potential. As a charity, we rely on our supporters, partners and donors, volunteers, and team to help us to continue ‘Making lives better’ each day.

We’re seeking a creative, enthusiastic Supporter Engagement Coordinator to help develop and deliver fundraising campaigns, build lasting relationships with supporters, and organise events that raise awareness and funds for our work. You’ll play a key role in helping us connect with donors, volunteers, and the wider community while delivering impactful campaigns that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Campaigns

• Plan and deliver engaging fundraising activities, including events, partnerships, community fundraising, and online appeals.
• Work closely with the Income Generation and Partnerships Manager to identify new ways to raise funds.
• Create fundraising materials that reflect Focus Birmingham’s mission and values.

Supporter Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, supporters, and volunteers to ensure they feel valued and connected to our work.
• Coordinate and manage events, handling everything from logistics to day-of operations.
• Respond quickly and professionally to supporter inquiries, making sure they have a positive experience.

Corporate and Community Partnerships

• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, and community groups to secure sponsorships and partnerships.
• Represent Focus Birmingham at events, delivering talks and presentations to raise awareness of our work.

Administration and Reporting

• Keep accurate records of supporter information and fundraising activities in our CRM system.
• Prepare regular reports on fundraising campaigns, highlighting successes and areas to improve.
• Ensure all fundraising activities follow legal and regulatory guidelines.

Additional Duties

• Promote Focus Birmingham’s services to the local community and raise the charity’s profile.
• Contribute to team development by attending meetings and training as required, and follow all relevant policies and procedures, such as GDPR and safeguarding.
• Work to reduce costs, find new ways to generate income, and support the wider team.
• Help maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Stay up to date with the services Focus Birmingham offers and ensure people are connected with the right resources.
• Take on other duties as needed to support the charity’s goals.
  
  

Key Criteria

Qualifications & Training

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent qualifications.

Skills & Experience

• An understanding of fundraising and marketing, including the importance of meeting income targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the charity sector and fundraising regulations is desirable.
• Experience in event planning and delivering successful events is desirable.
• Creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to come up with fresh fundraising ideas.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about Focus Birmingham’s mission and dedicated to making a difference.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a collaborative approach to team working.
• Adaptable, with the ability to face challenges and stay resilient.
  
  

Other Requirements

• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• An understanding of GDPR and confidentiality guidelines.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to safeguarding service users.
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours from time to time when required.
  
  

How to Apply
If you’re excited about supporting Focus Birmingham’s work and feel you’re a good fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please review the attached recruitment pack for more details and send us a complete application form telling us why you’d be perfect for the Supporter Engagement Coordinator role.

If you have any questions, or require reasonable adjustments to support your application for this role, please reach out to us via the contact details on Focus Birmingham's website.

Focus Birmingham is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Role: Corporate and Major Donor Fundraiser
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,921 - £32,131 per annum
Closing date: 23/03/2025
Interview Dates: 28/03/2025 and  01/04/2025

Wigan & Leigh Hospice is looking for a Corporate and Major Donor Fundraiser to join our highly successful fundraising team.

The hospice is a charity which is firmly embedded in its community and relies on the support of that community to keeps its services running. Often people are surprised that hospices rely so heavily on donations to deliver such essential services, but every day we need to raise £12,000 just to keep the hospice running.

As Corporate and Major Donor Fundraiser you will play a key role in raising these funds. We already have some wonderful corporate supporters, and you will work with them to help them maximise their impact and see the difference they’re making. You will also build relationships with new supporters, helping them to understand the benefits of working with the hospice.

This is an opportunity to join a team that really does make a difference. Every day we see first-hand how the hospice supports this community and what impact this has. By joining Team Hospice, you’ll be part of a dynamic, committed and values-led team which makes an important contribution to its community.

If you’re a results-driven, exceptional networker and relationship builder, with a passion for what you do, we want to hear from you.

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

· A warm and welcoming working environment,

· 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service,

· Contributary pension scheme,

· Free car parking,

· Subsidised lunches,

· Cycle to Work Scheme,

· Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,

· On demand GP,

· Westfield Health Cash Plan,

· Life Assurance,

· A range of Wellbeing initiatives.

How to apply
Applicants should submit up to date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to HR Department.    

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.

Successful appointments will be subject to Standard Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.

About us
Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a CQC Outstanding Hospice supporting the population of the borough of Wigan with specialist palliative and end of life care. Around 1400 people are supported by the hospice each year, with a further 600 people accessing counselling and bereavement services.

The hospice’s values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our “Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice)”.

SUPPORT OUR LIFE-SAVING FUNDRAISERS 

At Campaign Against Living Miserably, we’re searching for a Stewardship Officer with heart. Your mission? To inspire and support our growing community of Fundraisers as they take on epic challenges, all in support of CALM’s life-saving work.

• You’ll join a growing team, fresh off its biggest fundraising year to date

• You’ll help shape meaningful experiences for thousands of fundraisers 

• You’ll turbocharge your professional skills across fundraising and communications

• You’ll help prevent suicide and make a life-saving difference for people struggling with life

Not bad, right? Plus, you’ll get to work in an inclusive, collaborative and development-focused environment, and receive excellent benefits, including a nine day fortnight, unlimited annual leave, enhanced pension scheme, and access to therapeutic and wellbeing services.

SOUND LIKE A BIT OF YOU? HERE’S MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Challenge Events team is expecting fundraiser numbers to increase by 60% in the coming year. We’re hiring now to unlock the full potential of this incredible community. Reporting into the Challenge Events Manager, you’ll boost our ability to connect personally with the incredible people who support CALM on a day to day basis. 

The reasons people fundraise for CALM can be deeply personal. They might have lost someone to suicide, used our helpline for themselves or someone they know, or they might want to support a lifesaving service. By understanding their motivation, you’ll tailor experiences that connect them to CALM’s work, build trust and loyalty and ultimately keep them coming back for more.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE

• Contribute to CALM’s fundraising targets, through excellent relationship management and supporter care

• Ensure all supporters receive excellent care from CALM, as well as completing all assigned admin tasks with a high degree of accuracy

• Confidently represent CALM at key meetings and events

• Be a data steward for fundraising, ensuring quality data management

SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP

• Steward CALM’s Challenge Event Fundraisers effectively throughout their journey when supporting CALM, to ensure they feel appreciated and inspired to fundraise for us

• Be the friendly voice of CALM, responding to enquiries through the website or phone in a timely manner

• Lead on stewardship calls to Challenge Event Fundraisers - welcoming them to the team upon sign up, wishing them good luck before their event, or offering them fundraising guidance and support 

• Work with the wider team to ensure Challenge Event Fundraisers are staying on track - such as completing registration forms on time, and setting up fundraising pages 

• Craft personal emails to Fundraisers to drive retention and satisfaction

• Engage with Fundraisers on our CALM Facebook groups - sparking conversation and fostering a supportive community atmosphere

• Work with Challenge Events Manager and Challenge Events Officer to develop and improve automated email supporter journeys for Fundraisers

• Write a regular blog for Challenge Events to improve engagement with Fundraisers, and prospective Fundraisers 

• Champion storytelling by building and maintaining the story bank with Fundraiser stories and identify ways these can be utilised across our channels

• Proactively identify new and engaging ways to steward participants and put these into practice 

• Build and maintain relationships using our CRM and other systems 

• Analyse feedback from Fundraisers via our post event surveys and identify areas for improvement 

• Work with stakeholders across the organisation to improve processes and data management

• Support the Challenge Events Manager with event delivery, data analysis and event research when required 

• Support stewardship in other areas of Public Fundraising as required, including Community Fundraising and Individual Giving.

Your profile

COMPETENCIES

Essential

• Passion for fundraising and understanding of the importance of providing excellent supporter care by telephone, SMS, and email

• Confident making telephone calls, with a friendly and empathetic telephone manner 

• Excellent copywriting skills with an ability to create compelling and engaging content

• A creative mind and ability to problem-solve 

• Able to take initiative, manage a varied work load, and work independently

• Excellent IT skills. Willing to work occasional out of hours and weekends as required 

• Understanding of CALM, why people choose to support us

• Act as a positive ambassador for CALM, working in line with our ethos, policies and branding 

Desirable 

• A strong understanding of challenge event fundraising 

• Experience of using G-suite

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience in a customer or support facing role, interacting with customers/supporters on a day to day basis

Desirable

• Experience working with a CRM database (preferably Salesforce)

• Experience working with fundraising platforms, such as Just Giving and Enthuse 

Why work for us?

Reports to: ​Challenge Events Manager 

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight

Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm. The right candidate will be willing to work occasional out of hours and weekends as required.

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum (for employees) 

A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.

Please note we are carrying out rolling interviews and will close this vacancy when we have shortlisted enough candidates for interviews. Please do not delay in submitting your application.

About us

We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - a suicide prevention charity fighting to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in the UK.

We run a life-saving helpline for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and our website has loads of tools and resources packed with practical advice.

We also run vital campaigns to increase awareness, smash stereotypes, and change the culture around mental health and suicide.

Basecamp Adventure Trust inspires and empowers young people in Leeds who are struggling to thrive, often suffering with poor mental wellbeing, lacking self-belief, and with little opportunity to develop in these crucial areas. Our unique year-long programmes are a powerful blend of outdoor adventure, personal development and compassionate coaching. 

We work with just 30 young people on each programme so we can develop valuable and trusting relationships built on a foundation of unconditional positive regard, understanding and celebration. In this nurturing environment, young people feel supported pushing themselves out of their comfort zone with exhilarating outdoor adventures and discovering in the process just how much they are capable of. 

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Fundraising Lead

This is a great opportunity to join a new dynamic and collaborative charity, to have a ‘seat at the table’ as we grow and develop and to make a very real difference.

You may be from a larger charity background looking for a more supportive, immersive or meaningful role, or you may be relatively new to fundraising looking for your first step up, in any event, it’s your motivation and temperament that are more important. You would be joining our small but growing team here in Leeds, all committed to our various missions in supporting young people, all busy developing our own areas of expertise whilst supporting each other as we tackle the many challenges that a burgeoning new organisation faces.

Initially this role is focused on stabilising and further strengthening our Trusts and Foundations platform. Having started our fundraising journey just 18 months ago we are currently working with a circa £250k annual budget, however, to meet our wider 3 yaer plan we are now aiming to double that in the next 2 – 3 years. Over time the intention is that supported by the Chair of Trustees you could potentially move on to lead on diversifying our funding streams focusing initially on developing long term corporate partnerships as well as an individual giving initiative.

The role will require creativity, attention to detail, a laser-like focus and incredibly strong relational and communication skills, it’s also a chance to grow a new role developing valuable strategic insight and playing a central part in the development of the charity as a whole.

We are fiercely proud of our relational approach and the programmes we run, and as such all staff including the successful candidate will take part in a minimum of 3 residential trips each year. Experiencing our work first-hand, whether helping a young person through the wind and rain or supporting the Programme Manager to run activities, it is a critical part of our approach to fundraising and it’s important that every member of the team lives, breathes and sees the magic of what we do.

Title: Fundraising Lead

Line manager: Chair of Trustees

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours a week. (We would consider 4 days a week for the right candidate – 30h)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (pro-rata) dependent on experience with room for further moves in the future as responsibilities increase

Based: Hybrid role with typically at least half the time being at our Leeds HQ at the Old Fire Station in Gipton .

Holidays: 22 days per year (+ bank holidays) pro-rata

Transport: The role will require access to a car

Start date: As soon as possible

Role and responsibilities

• Lead on our day-to-day Trusts and Foundations work submitting the majority of our bids whilst also being chief problem solver. You will make the lead contribution in delivering our agreed annual income objectives
• Continuously identifying new potential funding partners that most closely align to our work, reaching out in ever more creative ways to develop new relationships building our future pipeline.
• Continuing to refine and develop our ‘storytelling’ and tone-of-voice to best articulate and capture the essence of our work demonstrating the very real impact potential funders can make.
• Sharing best practice with other’s involved in submitting bids ensuring that all can be as effective as possible
• Ensure all funders are thanked in a timely manner and that terms and conditions relating to their grant are applied and correctly logged via the database tools
• Ensuring all required feedback is delivered in a timely innovative and compelling manner
• To take responsibility for, and steward a portfolio of longer-term funders, identifying ways in which relationships can be deepened / strengthened and finding new and innovative ways of communicating the impact their funding.
• In conjunction with the Chair of Trustees develop and manage our annual income-budgets delivering closely as possible to plan.
• Overseeing and maintaining existing management tools for tracking, reporting and stewarding income, whilst also keeping under review the best time for us to make the move to a bespoke CRM system
• Raising awareness of our charities work and impact via PR, involvement with awards such as “charity of the year” as well as developing our social media exposure
• Provide quarterly board up-dates identifying progress against key targets, major successes or losses during the quarter and forward plans for the quarter ahead
• To work as part of the wider Basecamp team, exploring new fundraising streams understanding the likely ROI / timescales and initial steps to access.

Additional responsibilities

• Our 3-days residential trips are at the heart of what we do. They are immersive, exhausting and incredibly rewarding. We tend to base ourselves at youth hostels mostly in the Lakes and Dales. You’ll play a role on a minimum of three residentials each year working alongside our cohorts of vulnerable children, dependent on your skills and interests, it’s likely that will either be as a group leader or supporting in other logistical roles. You do not need any special skills as full training will be provided but you do need to be “up for the challenge”. We do lots of adventurous activities in all weathers so being something of an outdoorsy person would be a definite advantage! This is all about immersing yourself in our work, as we are firm believers that it’s only by really seeing and feeling it for yourself that you can hope to convey our work to others.
• Attend (in a support role) other sessions to support delivery aims or have a chance to see delivery work first-hand.
• Attend various meetings, training courses and relevant webinars as required to develop your own expertise enabling you to lead in ensuring we are applying best fundraising practice to all activities and our wider charities approach
• Being pro-active and alert to new opportunities, methodologies, and ways in which we can maximise fund-raising opportunities sharing ideas and proposals and new thoughts with both your line-manager and the Board on a regular basis.

Person Specification

Above anything else, you will demonstrate a real passion for helping young people to thrive. You will be motivated by a core belief that so many young people are far more capable than they think, that they all deserve a chance to dream and be hopeful about their future and that their sense of self-belief, relationships and resilience can be transformed by outdoor adventure.

As an embryonic but ambitious new charity we are a small and passionate team. We are in equal part determined to make things happen whilst at the same time supporting each other with our individual and steep learning curves. This is a chance to be at the heart of something new, to help us create the systems the processes and above all the culture we’ll need as we grow in future years.

More than anything else we are looking for someone to be a part of the team who will do whatever it takes to deliver for our young people. You will have a can-do attitude, someone who’s prepared to muck-in and give the untried a go, to push some boundaries and discover new ways of doing things. This position won’t suit someone who’s looking for all the systems and processes to be already in place - we need someone to help us put them in place!

Personal Qualities:

• Enthusiasm: You’ll be passionate about the work we do as a charity through both hands-on and office-based work and will want to be part of it’s journey and growth.
• Empathy and strong relational skills: You’ll be committed to a person-centered approach, demonstrating empathy, patience, and the ability to make young people and partners feel valued and respected.
• A skilled communicator: You’ll be an effective and proactive communicator, whether talking to funders, children or the team, both verbally and written.
• Self-motivated and proactive: You’ll be able to manage time effectively, take initiative, and will enjoy the dynamic nature of a start-up charity

Previous experience 

Essential:

• Prior fundraising experience
• Highly skilled storyteller and wordsmith able to create compelling and persuasive written arguments with relative ease
• Driven, focused and able to manage competing deadlines whilst maintaining quality
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Office or Google Workspace) and database management
• Willingness to work variable hours when required (including residential trips away with overnight stays), able to travel and work from home

Desirable: 

• Prior fundraising experience especially with Trusts and Foundations
• Prior fundraising experience in marketing and PR
• Prior experience in creating and managing events
• Previous paid or voluntary experience of working with young people
• Knowledge/experience of basic graphic design software such as Canva

Other requirements:

• Willing to work flexibly
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances.  Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Main Activities and Duties 

1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems

• Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
• Working with the Director of Finance to prepare  financial reports and commentary for the various  diocesan committees.
• Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
• Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
• Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
• Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
• Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.

2. Leadership

• To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance. 
• Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
• To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
• Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
• Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters.  Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
• To deputise for the Director of Finance