Charity Fundraiser Jobs

We are on a mission to transform our highest value corporate partnerships to achieve even greater impact, income, influence, and awareness. We are looking for a strategic Senior Partnerships Manager to join our team and help drive this mission forward.

About this job

As Senior Partnerships Manager, you’ll:

• Design and deliver creative, multi-year partnership strategies.
• Achieve ambitious income targets, ensuring exceptional stewardship of both external and internal stakeholders.
• Identify new opportunities to grow existing partnerships.
• Use your exceptional relationship-building skills to establish strong connections within Dogs Trust and with external partners.
• Play a crucial role in mentoring and leading the broader partnerships portfolio.
• Manage up to two account managers including: objective setting, one to ones, and appraisals.

About you

You will have a proven track record in managing complex, high-value, multi-year charity partnerships, delivering six to seven-figure results. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying strategic opportunities within partnerships, working collaboratively both internally and externally to implement them effectively.

About the team

Over the next five years, we aim to significantly increase funds from charitable trusts/foundations, corporate partners and major donors. The Corporate Partnerships team is made up of two divisions, New Business and Partnership Management. The role of the Partnerships team is to build and retain transformational partnerships that deliver money and mission, to help us improve the lives of dogs in the UK and around the world.

This year, Dogs Trust will be launching a new organisational strategy. This is an exciting moment to join a team that is brimming with enthusiastic, talented fundraisers already making a big impact.

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual, leave, Perkbox and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.
 

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

Summary of the role 

The Head of Fundraising will lead and manage all fundraising activities for ADSS as part of the senior leadership team to ensure financial sustainability and the delivery of high-impact fundraising campaigns. This role is pivotal in driving the Charity’s income generation strategy through diverse revenue streams, including individual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and trust and foundation support. The successful candidate will bring creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking to ensure that the Charity achieves its ambitious fundraising goals. 

Who we are 

ADSS (Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services) believes in enabling those who live with dementia to live well. ADSS is Kent’s biggest independent charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. Following a significant expansion in 2022, the team is now supporting more people than ever before. We are currently Kent Charity of the Year and Kent Disability Charity of the Year, and have a proven track record in delivering high impact services.

Main Purpose of Job 

ADSS has created the role of Head of Fundraising to consolidate growth and ensure ADSS can care for the people they support into the future. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced, creative and dynamic fundraising leader.

The Head of Fundraising will provide subject matter expertise in fundraising and will implement and evaluate the fundraising strategy in support of ADSS’s mission and vision. 

The Head of Fundraising will join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), participate in committees and working groups with the Charity’s Board of Trustees and lead the Fundraising function within the Charity.

An excellent communicator and relationship builder, the Head of Fundraising will lead the production of compelling cases for support. Digitally adept, with a wealth of knowledge across the charitable sector, with the insight, analytical ability and creativity to build on the Charity’s strengths. The role will require cultivation of new funding streams, whilst providing the highest standards of stewardship to existing donors. It will be key to have an understanding of fundraising processes and how a charity can systemise.

The Head of Fundraising will have skill and experience as a manager of people, projects, and fundraising campaigns and initiatives along with a consistent record of meeting targets. The role will require development of relationships with key stakeholders, supporters and major donors, stewarding these relationships to maximise income generation. 

The successful candidate will work with the CEO and Trustees to consolidate existing support and build new relationships to fund the implementation of the Charity’s new strategy up to 2030. 

Principal Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership 

• Implement the new fundraising strategy with a target income increasing to £1.5 million by 2030. 

• Monitor and report on delivery of the strategy to senior leadership and Board of Trustees. 

• Revise and update the strategy based on evaluation and learning. 

• Develop and grow the Fundraising Team to deliver the strategy and maximise income.

• Represent the Fundraising function on the Senior Leadership Team. 

• Play a leadership role in committees and working groups with Trustees and colleagues. 

• Be an Ambassador for ADSS: embody its values and be a role model for the organisational culture.

Fundraising 

• Lead on delivering the Fundraising Strategy. 

• Agree fundraising targets with the CEO and support the team in meeting them. 

• Create compelling cases for support and fundraising campaigns. 

• Build a Fundraising Team that will be able to meet the Charity’s fundraising ambitions.

• Develop the use of Salesforce as ADSS’s fundraising database and record management system.

Management 

• Recruit, lead, manage and develop the Fundraising Team, including providing support, guidance and training; appraise and manage performance, ensuring the team workflow is managed effectively towards meeting targets. 

• Identify individual and team training needs and plan accordingly through appraisals. 

• Create a volunteer team who can support the workload and ambitions of the Fundraising Team.

• Ensure staff adhere to the policies and procedures established by ADSS. 

• Manage projects, programmes and campaigns through their lifecycle to time and budget, including oversight of external supplier delivery where necessary.

Compliance/governance 

• Support the CEO to ensure the Charity complies with legislation and other requirements for the Charity's operations, including GDPR, Fundraising Regulations and Charity Commission rules

• Ensure we meet our HMRC obligations and understand tax relief and liabilities in relation to different modes of fundraising.

• Support the CEO and Trustees in ensuring that Policies related to Fundraising are up to date and fit for purpose. 

General Responsibilities 

• Abide by organisational policies and practices including Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality. 

• Participate in your own appraisal with your line manager. Work with your line manager to review professional development and undertake training as agreed. 

• Provide management support and coaching for staff on Fundraising and Communications matters as required. 

• Contribute through ADSS meetings, training and outreach/events to the development of ADSS’s services. 

• Contribute to and attend internal/external events and support the COO/SLT with the promotion of the organisation’s workplace culture. 

• Carry out any other duties which are considered commensurate with the post. 

Harris Hill are thrilled be working with a UK and International social welfare charity based in Salisbury in Wiltshire with their search in finding a new Head of Fundraising.

Title – Head of Fundraising

Salary - £60,000 - £63,000

Working 3 days in the Salisbury based office. Full time, compressed hrs will be considered 

Closes – On rolling basis

Interviews – TBC

What will the responsibilities be?

• Implement the organisation’s five-year fundraising strategy (income c.£14m pa), and be accountable for the delivery of operational plans, defining targets and identifying new sources of income.
• Provide leadership, strategy and direction for the organisation’s fundraising, marketing and communications team, comprising 15 in the UK and 3 internationally.
• Create a donor-centric culture within the Trust, implementing an accurate and robust system to deliver effective supporter journeys across all disciplines – individual giving, major donor, legacy, trust and corporate, and community fundraising.

What are they looking for?

• A senior Fundraiser who has ideally some experience within Individual Giving fundraising.
• Setting, managing, and reporting on six figure+ budgets.
• Experience of leading and managing a successful team
• Experience of shaping organisational objectives
• Experience of brand development and management

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Dagmara at Harris Hill:

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement

/ 0207 820 7315

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Fundraising Manager in order to play a pivotal role in sustaining and growing the charity income through innovative community fundraising initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a tangible impact in supporting in charity mission.

As a Community Fundraising Manager you will:

• Develop and implement community fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Director of Income Generation.
• Identify and maximise new fundraising opportunities through events, campaigns, and local initiatives.
• Manage and inspire a team of fundraisers and support officers, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, businesses, and supporters.
• Oversee and support the planning and delivery of fundraising events to ensure success.
• Engage and motivate fundraising volunteers to support the charity activities.
• Work closely with the Communications team to promote fundraising campaigns and share compelling success stories.
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, ensuring all activities align with best practices and compliance standards.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in community fundraising, sales, or a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
• Financial literacy, with experience in budget planning and financial reporting.
• Creative and strategic thinking, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of fundraising legislation and best practices.
• Experience working in the charitable sector.
• Fundraising or management qualification.
• Experience in using fundraising databases.

 Salary: £38,000- £43,000 per annum

 Contract type:Full-time, permanent

 Location- Wellington (Somerset) or Wimborne (Dorset), hybrid working, 2 days in the office

 Closing date: Monday 24th February at 9am

Interview: 1st stage Interview: 27th/28th February

2nd Stage Interview 5th/6th March

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Are you able to work with Corporates, High Net Worth Individuals, grow our supporter base and are an accomplished Fundraiser. We are seeking a dynamic person with a strong fundraising background to broaden our income streams and help us widen support from the local community. You will build on a track record of working with the local community to tell our story, impress upon the need for our services and and obtain support for our work to end homelessness. Barons Court Project is the only Day Centre in Hammersmith and Fulham and plays a critical role in the borough to serve the most vulnerable. You will be passionate about makeing a diffrernce for our guests by bringing in the funds we need, securing our future and helping us expand our offer. A natural communicator you will have the ability to engage with people from a wide variety of backgrounds in this new fundraising role for Barons Court Project.    

NRAS has an exciting opportunity for maternity leave cover for a period of 12 months. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, has evidence of establishing relationships with funders and is proactive and motivated to join our friendly and ambitious fundraising team, part-time 3 days a week.

Main Purpose of Job

• Develop and implement an action plan for medium to large trust and grant fundraising bids with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Senior Trusts and Company Giving Fundraiser 
• Working with the COO to continue to sustain, develop and grow this important income stream in line with the Charity’s strategic objectives
• Build and develop relationships with a portfolio of potential and strategically important grant and trust bodies 
• Maintain and deliver a schedule of applications and reporting to grant makers, including prospecting for new funders 
• Working across departments, to help develop creative projects for funders that include well balanced and reasoned budgets, which are attractive and align with NRAS objectives 
• Understand the funding landscape from grants, trusts and foundations to maximise the charity’s opportunities and to manage expectations internally around projecting income 

Position in Organisation

The post holder will report to the COO. This role is part of the wider fundraising team. The post holder will work closely with:

• External fundraising contacts e.g. key contacts within Trusts who support the charity, potential High Net Worth Individuals
• External industry contacts 
• Other charities and health professional organisations 

Qualifications & Skills

High levels of literacy and numeracy 

Experience of writing successful applications to grant and charitable trusts (or equivalent) Developing income from trusts, foundations and grant-giving bodies Demonstrable fundraising experience and achievements Understanding and implementation of fundraising techniques and processesExcellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint Proficient use of databases and data management

Use of Salesforce database Understanding of the health environment Understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment 

Personal attributes

Willingness to adapt and learn new skills Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Ability to manage competing deadlines Highly motivated and committedExpectation of planning to be realistic and achievable Positive outlook and approach

Calm under pressure Ability to present to large groups of people Full driving licence and car owner   

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Fundraising 

• Identify new supporters and potential funders
• Prepare and submit well-written, compelling and complete funding applications
• Develop existing relationships with Trusts and Grant giving bodies as well as with high level supporters 

Development 

• Identify, develop and support ways for NRAS to increase income through grants fundraising 

Marketing 

• Work with Marketing and Communications, where appropriate, to develop and create compelling cases for support and reports to existing funders 

Management 

• Participate in, and contribute to, team meetings 

Other Duties 

• Possible travel throughout the UK, involving some overnight stays 
• Attendance and participation in team meetings 
• Any other duties as requested

Representing NRAS

Represent NRAS to external stakeholders, funders and partners promoting it as a respected, trusted and ambitious charity resulting in fruitful and mutually beneficial partnerships, successful funding and effective collaborative working. 

NRAS expects all employees to respect the unique contribution of every individual and operates an equal opportunity and diversity policy. 

All employees must work responsibly within the health and safety policy of the organisation and ensure they are observing this at all times. 

Due to the location of our offices a car driver is preferable.

How to Apply

Closing date for applications is 31st Jan 2025, all applicants must submit a covering letter with their CV via this portal.

About This Role 

Over the last seven years we have grown into a recognised leader in the fight for menstrual equity. This is underpinned by a strong and diverse fundraising programme at Bloody Good Period, along with a distinctive, stand-out brand which is frequently sought out for high profile partnerships from partners across industries. We raise c£750K per annum, which delivers our impactful programme of work to meet immediate menstrual health needs via providing period products and menstrual education, and campaigning for long-term change so that we (ultimately) no longer have to do this work. 

We are searching for a new Fundraising Officer at Bloody Good Period to help us deliver an expanded programme of fundraising in 2025 and beyond. The Fundraising Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering public fundraising, as well as supporting the Fundraising Manager on corporate and major donor fundraising, maximising opportunities to grow BGP’s income. 

We are an inclusive, feminist organisation, which champions remote and flexible working, and puts self-care at the heart of what we do. We offer a specific leadership and development programme for BPOC members of the team to develop their careers within the social justice space, and a wellbeing fund to support every team member. We work hard and deliver, but we do not overwork. We enjoy our work and take pride in it. 

We strongly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour, and from those who have lived experience of the issues on which we work, namely period poverty or menstrual inequity. 

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work. 

We recognise that many potential candidates who bring the voice and lived experience that we need, may have had less opportunity to develop a track record in these roles. Bloody Good Period prioritises the development needs of everyone who works with us, including in this role.

Philanthropy Manager

Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits (inc 25 days holiday days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to proactively lead the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing major donors, trusts and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, the Philanthropy Manager will drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level, with a particular focus on generating major gifts from new donors. The postholder will think strategically to develop inspiring fundraising cases of support, and impact reporting working closely with Care service colleagues, the finance team and the wider fundraising and engagement team.

This role has line management responsibility for three experienced fundraisers who manage their own portfolios of Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced and enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager – with a track record of achieving challenging income targets and effective prospect management. Applications will be particularly welcome from those with a background in a children’s charity or SME with ownership of strategic planning.

· A poised, confident and convincing communicator – you have strong negotiation, presentation and networking skills and the ability to quickly connect with and motivate others

· A helpful and supportive team member – you work collaboratively and stimulate others into action

· A goal-orientated and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and are able to adapt quickly to change, whilst focusing on the bigger picture.

· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – you work at a fast pace handling details whilst maintaining accuracy.

· Confident use of MSOffice and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Time off in lieu

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead or virtually via Microsoft Teams. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Job title: Communications Officer

Reporting to: Head of Communications

Salary £26,000 - £29,000 pro rata

Hours:37.5 hours Monday to Friday (0.8 considered for the right candidate)

Terms: Permanent contract, 25 days holiday

                                   (exc. Bank Holidays), 5% pension contribution.

Place of work:Our central office (Bristol) with some hybrid working optional; regular visits to our warehouses in Bristol and Plymouth and other partners across the south west

About FareShare South West

FareShare South West joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive.

By joining us, you’ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet.

FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people, and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people and many others.

Purpose of role

In this broad creative role, you will plan, create, deliver and analyse print, media and digital marketing content to support this charity’s important work, ensuring current and potential supporters (including volunteers, fundraisers and grant makers, food suppliers, charity members and key local stakeholders) understand our social and environmental impact. You will play a vital support role for colleagues, acting as FareShare South West’s storyteller internally and externally.

Job description

• Work with the Head of Communications to develop and deliver an annual communications schedule, including proactively sourcing and creating case studies and testimonials with video, photography and written content

• Work with the Head of Communications to develop and implement a social media plan

• Create, share, monitor and evaluate engaging content across all our social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok) to meet objectives

• Design print materials including posters and leaflets

• Keep the website up to date with a regular flow of impactful storytelling

• Create compelling email content for supporters in MailChimp

• Support the Head of Communications with the circulation and promotion of press releases and management of press database, communications crisis plan and FAQs

• Assist with the delivery of internal communications

• Regularly review and refresh our bank of testimonials, statistics and photography, managing permissions for content

• Work closely with the fundraising team to creating compelling appeals content to generate income

• Act as an ambassador for our charity, sharing our values and engaging with the public

• Work collaboratively with staff teams (Food Sourcing, Volunteering, Membership, Fundraising, Employability and Operations teams in Bristol and Plymouth) to ascertain and fulfil their communications needs

• Work collaboratively with young people on our FareChance employability programme, supporting them to learn new professional skills and developing an exciting new youth-led, inclusive aspect of our communications

• Support volunteers and warehouse-based communications leads with communications projects

• With support from the wider Fundraising and Communications team, manage student interns

• Proactively seek out examples of communications best practice and developments, including building relationships with partner charities in the FareShare network

Other

• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity

• Assist on monitoring progress, impact, and success against KPIs

Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity offers breast cancer patients practical, emotional, and psychological support. It also funds crucial secondary breast cancer research and promotes breast health awareness. In October 2021, the charity inaugurated Future Dreams House in Kings Cross, London, the UK's only dedicated breast cancer support centre.

Future Dreams is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Fundraising to lead and grow the charity’s fundraising efforts, driving income generation across multiple streams to meet an ambitious income target of £3.2 million for 2025. If you are a proven fundraiser who brings a strong track record of success in diversifying income streams and securing significant partnerships, this could be the perfect role for you. With an established network of contacts and a talent for opening doors to high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders, you will play a critical role in securing transformative funding opportunities.

Role:  Director of Fundraising

Location:   London (with flexible/hybrid working options)

Salary:   £80,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract:   Full time, permanent

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

•You will have a proven track record in developing and executing successful fundraising strategies, with demonstrable experience in driving significant income growth.

•Expertise in managing diverse income streams, including corporate partnerships, individual giving, and legacy fundraising, with clear and immediate evidence of success in these areas.

•Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence.

•Strategic thinker with the ability to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 17th February.

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Variety, the Children's Charity, seeks an experienced fundraising leader, people-person, and all-around star to be our next Director of Fundraising & Communications – could it be you? Based in our head office in London, you will work with our CEO and Regional Director of Development (North West) on significantly growing our income. Backed by a fantastic brand and reputation, you will lead through a transformative period of growth as we raise the funds to make a real and immediate difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.

Key Details:

Role: Director of Fundraising and Communications at Variety, the Children’s Charity

Remuneration: Circa £85,000

Contract: Permanent, full time

Location: London, 4+ days per week in the office, with regular travel around the country

At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give children and young people across the UK a better future. 2025 is 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 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 as well as putting our new Director on the map.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 17th February 2025.

If you would like to receive a full candidate information pack for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill via the apply button.

Variety, The Children's Charity operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics

The vacancy

We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.

We are looking for an enthusiastic events fundraiser to join our Fundraising Events Team to help us create and deliver memorable experiences for our donors.

The Fundraising Events team plays a significant role in supporting income generation across the wider Fundraising Team through an exciting and varied events portfolio, including fundraising dinners, donor engagement events, golf days, and a clay shoot.

As an Events Executive, you will assist the Fundraising Events Team with the delivery of our annual portfolio of events. You will assist with all aspects of delivery including guest communications, supplier liaison, customer service, data management and income tracking.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Corporate Partnerships and Major Gifts teams to ensure we are delivering great experiences for our supporters.

Your key accountabilities include:

• Support with the delivery and management of all aspects of a successful event including supplier selection and liaison, supporter management, budget and project plans.
• Deliver and manage specific events, as designated.
• To support the development of our events programme by researching venues and suppliers as required.
• To source, negotiate and manage supplier contracts as required and to work with the team to reduce event costs and maximise event income and ROI.
• To source and manage prizes and gifts in kind for auctions and events and be responsible for co-ordinating and managing item information to promote the prizes in event materials.
• To support team members to ensure deadlines are met and events are successfully delivered, and any other tasks as required.
• To create and maintain accurate budget sheets and financial records for events as required and process all income and expenditure for designated events.

What are we looking for?  

• Experience of working within an events team, ideally within the charity sector.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Able to work well under pressure, balancing priorities and workload to achieve deadlines and targets.
• Results driven.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders both internally and externally.

Desirable

• Studying towards or hold a qualification in Event Management or similar.
• knowledge of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or an award holder.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be flexible with regular travel, evening work and occasional overnight stays within the UK.

If you are passionate about being part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s incredible legacy to empower young people with the confidence, skills and resilience to make a real difference to themselves and the world, we would very much like to hear from you.

Closing date for all applications: 16th February – Midnight

1st Interviews WC: 24th February – to be held virtually via MS Teams.

2nd Interviews WC: 3rd March – Venue to be confirmed if required.

 If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g., DBS/PVG or similar), including 2 years references covering any gaps in education/employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance payable on top of the pay rate for staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.

Railway Children is looking for a Supporter Experience Officer to cover maternity leave and be responsible for implementing our supporter engagement strategy.

About you:

The Supporter Engagement Officer is an integral role in the public fundraising and engagement team, continuing to develop our individual giving income streams and ensuring that our supporters feel valued and understand the amazing impact they have.

This is a great role for someone who is equally as comfortable analysing details in data as they are coming up with creative ways to engage our audiences. You’ll have a proven ability to grow income from individual donors while having the supporter’s needs at the heart of every interaction.

The role entails delivering supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences so that we deliver excellent supporter care to all donors ensuring that their relationship with Railway Children is enhanced, their support retained and lifetime value maximised.