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This is a senior leadership role accountable for award winning high performing shops that deliver + £3.5m in sales in the context of an ambitious and developing trading strategy. The post holder is directly accountable for sustaining and building this performance leading a team of staff and volunteers and in working as part of the central trading and wider hospice teams. The role combines sales and profit targets, creativity, accountability, empathic people skills and a passion for trading. Our retail business is a key driver for organisational success. The Hospice of St Francis Charity provides essential free care across West Hertfordshire and South Buckinghamshire. More than 80% of the income we spend comes from trading and fundraising. Our retail performance (sales and profit) benchmarks at the very top of the sector with award winning and innovative retail formats supported by a strong volunteer base and shop team delivering outstanding customer service.
Main duties and responsibilities:
· Line management and mentoring 5 direct line reports and oversight accountability for a team of 33 whole time equivalent employees (53 people) and 500 volunteers
· Maintain and improve our performance at the top of the charity retail sector nationally
· Hold oversight of leases and ensure effective lease management
· Accountability for delivering more than £3.5m in annual sales, with levels of engagement, profit and performance that deliver the strategic aims of the Charity
· Accountability for retail Gift Aid income and HMRC compliance assuring at least £300k annually from retail claims
· Project manage the process of new shop openings as required
· Accountability for customer complaints, health and safety, fire safety and environmental health across all retail premises working closely with our estates team to assure compliance
· Ensure our shops operate as a physical and digital front door to the hospice, creating a dynamic interactive culture
· Collaborate effectively with peers and colleagues, operating in adherence to the values and ethos of the Hospice
· Contribute to the design, development and implementation of the trading road map, annual budget and profit projections, annually and over 3- 5-year timescales to match the strategic development timelines of the Charity
· Maximise the potential of Electronic Point of Sale to drive performance and provide regular KPI reports internally at all levels, motivating the shop teams, in accountability to the Trading Board and our committees, Board and AGM
· Maintain an up to date understanding of high street trends and charity retail trends and ensure our merchandising, product development, social media and retail innovation maintains our competitive edge
· Assure windows and shop floors meet the highest standards of engagement and stand out on the high street embedding the ‘owned brand’ and social impact
· Accountable for ensuring a programme of community engagement and events where our shops are community hubs
· Leading projects including lead responsibilities in the set up and opening of new shops
· Implementation of goal setting, career development reviews and routine and regular supervision and team meetings to build an inspiring successful team culture and empower individual performance
· Use a range of digital systems effectively in the management of the business and in communication, including social media, on-line analysis of reach and click rates
· Represent the Trading Directorate at Health and Safety Committee, attend the Trading Board, as required Income generation committee and deputise for the Director at Executive Meetings, deputising for the Director of Sustainable Trading as required
· Embeds equality, diversity and inclusion across trading processes and practices
· Represent the organisation as ambassador and contribute to maintaining the wider public presence of the Charity.
Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Tasks
Departmental & Role Specifics
· Set objectives that are realistic and encourage outstanding performance, in a supportive team culture with effective individual supervision, support and training to ensure our performance continues to benchmark nationally at the top of the charity retail sector.
· The senior responsible manager in Trading, holding overall accountability for all aspects of our charity retail operation
· As an ambassador for the organisation maintaining excellent relationships with all suppliers and partners
· Lead a team of 33 whole time equivalent employees (51 people) and 500 volunteers to deliver at least £3.5m in sales and at least £300k in gift aid annually
· Ensure our shops operate as a physical and digital front door to the hospice, creating a dynamic interactive culture
· Lead, manage and coach a culture of openness to engage the diversity of the community as customers, donors, staff and volunteers
· Detailed understanding and analysis of data from a range of sources in order to collate and provide timely effective verbal and written reports, to agreed schedules, reporting on and managing performance, risk, variance, effectiveness, trends and the cut through impact of innovation
· Collaborate internally and with external partners to maintain a range of projects with local colleges teaching and training in fashion, design and social media, including joint events and succession pipelines with apprenticeships, DoE volunteer placements and internships
· Hold oversight of leases and ensure effective lease management
· Accountability for customer complaints, health and safety, fire safety and environmental health across all retail premises working closely with our estates team to assure compliance
· Project manage the process of new shop openings as required
· Collaborate effectively with peers and colleagues, operating in adherence to the values and ethos of the Hospice
The Hospice of St Francis helps local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well.



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National Operations Manager — Face-to-Face Fundraising
Company: Zen Fundraising
Location: National (UK) – Hybrid, with regular travel
Salary: £55,000 base + On Target Earnings up to £90,000
About Zen Fundraising
At Zen Fundraising, we’re redefining what it means to inspire generosity. We’re a face-to-face fundraising agency with a difference — built on transparency, creativity and a belief that people perform their best when they feel purpose-driven and supported.
We partner with some of the UK’s most impactful charities to deliver high-quality ethical fundraising campaigns that put donor experience and fundraiser wellbeing at the centre.
As we expand nationally, we’re seeking a National Operations Manager who can help shape the next chapter of our growth.
The Role
As National Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading and scaling our direct face-to-face fundraising operations across multiple UK regions.
This is a senior leadership role within a fast-growing, start-up style environment — ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, innovation and results.
You’ll take ownership of:
- Day-to-day performance delivery
- Regional leadership development
- Campaign planning and operational excellence
You’ll also play a pivotal role in strategy — working closely with the directors to ensure Zen Fundraising achieves ambitious growth and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Performance Leadership: Drive performance across multiple regional teams to ensure campaign KPIs, quality standards and client expectations are exceeded.
- Regional Development: Build, coach and mentor Regional Managers and Team Leaders to create a culture of accountability, motivation and continuous improvement.
- Operational Strategy: Work with senior leadership to design and implement scalable operational processes, performance frameworks and best practices for new and existing campaigns.
- Start-Up Growth: Take a hands-on role in launching new regions, recruiting key staff, setting up logistics and embedding Zen’s culture and systems.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Partner with charity clients to align campaign delivery with fundraising goals, providing transparent reporting and performance insights.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyse performance data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement across teams and regions.
- Culture & Values: Uphold Zen’s commitment to ethical fundraising, positive team culture and exceptional donor experience.
About You
You’re a self-starter with the confidence and capability to take ownership of national operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You’re entrepreneurial, resourceful and comfortable wearing many hats as we scale.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising operations, ideally in a national or senior regional management role.
- Demonstrable success in building, leading and scaling teams across multiple regions.
- A track record of driving performance, meeting ambitious KPIs and delivering operational excellence.
- Start-up or growth-stage experience — you thrive in environments where you can build structure, systems and culture from the ground up.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and influence.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and act decisively.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK.
What We Offer
- £55,000 base salary
- On-target earnings up to £90,000 (performance-based bonuses)
- Flexible hybrid working
- Opportunity to shape the national operations of a fast-growing agency
- Ongoing professional development and leadership coaching
- A values-driven culture that prioritises wellbeing, growth and purpose
How to Apply
If you’re ready to lead, build and make an impact — we’d love to hear from you.
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Join our team as Director of Education, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession. The Director of Education will advocate for the need for a strong professional body and its importance to teachers and leaders. The role will articulate the vision and ethos of the Chartered College of Teaching and inspire and empower internal and external stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the vision. The role will lead the growth of three core income streams: Chartered Status, membership and funded projects, and will represent the Chartered College of Teaching externally and grow our strategic networks. The role will advise on the education content of our external communications. The Director of Education will work with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s strategy and to lead the Education Directorate to deliver the strategy. In association with other members of the Executive Leadership and Senior Management teams the role will advise on partnerships, funded education projects, policy, events, publishing and content, marketing and communications.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK at this time.
For a short audio description of this role and the full application pack, please visit our website.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:
● membership
● Chartered study, professional learning and accreditation
● research, policy and events
● online and print resources
Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. You will have overall accountability for the Education and Research directorate, including accreditation, partnerships, research, events and policy, funded projects, publishing and content and marketing and communication. We are recruiting a dedicated individual who believes in the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission and is committed to leading our growth.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual to inspire and empower stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission. You will:
- have autonomy for leading the Education and Research Directorate;
- enjoy speaking at events and advocating for the need for a strong professional body;
- work collaboratively with many of the team across the charity, supporting the growth of partnerships in the sector;
- be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College.
Lead the growth of Chartered Status and membership; advocate for and represent the College; grow strategic networks
- Provide keynote speeches as required for the Chartered College of Teaching, building on teaching experience and practice. Attend and contribute as required at speaking events, important functions, sector events and meetings across the country
- Develop and manage senior strategic relationships with the DfE, devolved governments, other sector bodies as directed by the CEO
- Exemplify the importance of professional learning, especially sustained enquiry leading to validation e.g Masters, PhD study, Chartered routes
- Maintain detailed understanding of the wider education policy landscape and support our Public Relations dept in commenting to the media
- Lead the College’s income growth from funded projects, seeking new opportunities and work with the Deputy CEO and Director of Finance to ensure that new opportunities have robust commercial model
- Support management of relationships with funders at the highest level in partnership with the CEO and Deputy CEO
Organisational Planning & Strategy
- Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with Executive Leadership Team colleagues and Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation
- Lead the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that KPIs are met / action is taken to course correct, and provide day-to-day guidance and long-term strategic direction for all employees within the College
- Oversee the College’s existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standard, and are informed by research and impact evaluation
Leadership
- Advise on the education content of external communications
- Provide overall accountability and leadership in a range of areas including membership, publishing, content, research, Chartered status and other professional learning and accreditation
- Report to the Council as required and be the Executive Leadership Team representative for relevant committees, and ensure they have the reports and data needed to make informed decisions for the College
- Provide leadership and development of individuals within the team, including setting clear objectives, responsibilities, performance standards and development goals and managing these accordingly – through informal coaching and feedback and formal discussions including regular one to ones and appraisals
About You
The Director of Education will be passionate about the purpose, vision and mission of the Chartered College of Teaching, including the growth of membership and accreditation, and the importance of high-quality education and research content. You will understand the importance of the College taking a balanced position (beyond ideology) and be able to link our existing content to our members’ needs. You will have gravitas with external stakeholders and be energised by developing and maintaining strong external networks within the education sector and with new and existing funders.
You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from global majority candidates to diversify our workforce. We’re looking for someone that is motivated by our vision and is passionate about leading our growth.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Teaching expertise - experience of working with teachers and school leaders in a range of contexts, ideally with a focus on professional learning
- Highly credible, increasingly respected profile (including in public speaking) and a strong network within the education sector
- Experience of building and maintaining strong external relationships
- Significant professional experience including a senior leadership role and interactions with board level executives or equivalent
- Ability to motivate and inspire the whole staff team to consistently deliver quality services and develop a high-performance culture
- Be future focused able to make strategic decisions and deliver capabilities ahead of business requirements as well as in response to them
Desirable
- Strong academic skills e.g. at PhD / Masters level or Chartered Teacher Status
- An appreciation of the drivers of company profitability and cost management
- Experience of financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
- Experience of successfully identifying and securing funding bids
- Experience of successfully leading the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, programmes or organisational initiatives of significant size or impact
- A publication portfolio
Skills
- Excellent and adaptable communication skills
- Strong autonomy and accountability
- Strategic thinker and results-driven
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written down
- Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a very demanding and varied workload
- Calm and resilient with a warm sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure
- Highly numerate (desirable)
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
- Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
- Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
- Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
- Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
- Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
- Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
- Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
- Line Managers trained in recognising bias
- We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
- Online interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof of qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Please include a CV and cover letter
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
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Fundraising Specialist
Location: Brighton (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours/week
Salary: £18,000 pro rata (£30,000 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: 30/11/25
Contact: Sabina Karabasic
About MindOut
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. We work to improve the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of positive mental health. We are a values-driven charity with a national reach and a strong reputation for impactful, inclusive services.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Fundraising Specialist to help us grow and diversify our income streams. You’ll play a key role in securing sustainable funding to support our life-changing services, working closely with the Charity Director, Board of Trustees, and wider team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and make a lasting difference in LGBTQ+ mental health.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns.
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Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
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Manage donor platforms and systems (Donorfy).
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Plan and deliver fundraising events and community engagement activities.
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Support marketing and communications to amplify fundraising efforts.
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Contribute to financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
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Recruit and support volunteers for income generation activities.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has lived or professional experience of LGBTQ+ identities and intersectionality.
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Brings 5+ years’ experience in fundraising or equivalent transferable skills.
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Has a proven track record of successful campaigns and donor engagement.
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Is confident managing multiple income streams and stakeholder relationships.
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Understands fundraising regulations and best practice.
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Is highly organised, strategic, and collaborative.
Why Work with Us?
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Be part of a nationally recognised LGBTQ+ mental health charity.
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Flexible hybrid working options.
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Supportive and inclusive team culture.
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Opportunities for growth and development.
How to Apply
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and anti-discrimination. Interviews will take place on the 8th of December and 9th December.
We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and from individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, people of colour, disabled, or from other underrepresented communities - your unique perspective and voice are valued here.
Employee Benefits include:
- 29 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
- One day off for your birthday each year
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Up to 5% employer contribution towards your pension
Please ensure you submit a cover letter with your CV (maximum two pages) referencing your skills & experience with regard to our core purpose and person specification outlined in the job description.
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ+ people, reduce stigma and make LGBTQ+ mental health a community concern.
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This is your chance to lead a growing and high-profile team at the heart of ARU’s future – building lifelong relationships and a culture of giving that makes a lasting difference.
Applications close at9 a.m. Tuesday 6th January 2026
Who we are
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a modern, inclusive and globally engaged university that transforms lives through innovative, entrepreneurial and socially impactful education and research. Named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and rated Gold in the UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework, we are recognised for excellence in teaching, research and enterprise. With students from more than 185 countries, our community is driven by curiosity, collaboration and the desire to make a difference. Our research spans health, sustainability, creativity and technology, and we are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England. We are also one of the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeships, working with hundreds of employers to equip students for meaningful careers.
The opportunity
This is an exciting and pivotal moment for ARU’s Development and Alumni function. Now three and a half years old, the team has already established early strengths in major donor, trust and foundation fundraising, and plays an important role in advancing ARU’s mission around participation and social mobility. We are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to shape the next phase of our Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Strategy. You will build on strong foundations to develop an integrated and creative approach across fundraising and alumni relations, creating a clearer narrative and a consistent, values-led experience for supporters.
Working closely with the Director of Marketing, Communications and Recruitment, the Vice Chancellor and the Chief Operating Officer, you will have the opportunity to influence at a senior level and help shape a visible culture of philanthropy across the university. You will lead a growing team, foster innovation, and harness digital and AI tools to enhance donor and alumni engagement. This role will also connect with our expanding international development remit, opening new opportunities to engage ARU’s global alumni community and build relationships that have both regional and worldwide impact.
About you
You will bring a strong track record in major gift fundraising and strategic relationship management, with experience across multiple income streams including individuals, trusts and corporates. A confident and inclusive leader, you will inspire your team and colleagues to achieve shared success, building collaboration and creativity across the function.
You will be skilled at developing compelling cases for support and using insight, data and storytelling to connect people to purpose. Experience in higher education or a large, complex, mission-driven organisation would be an advantage, as would familiarity with CRM systems such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and the use of digital and AI-driven approaches to engagement.
Above all, you will share our belief in the transformative power of education and the importance of philanthropy in unlocking opportunity, driving inclusion and changing lives.
At ARU, you will join a values-led institution where ambition, integrity and community shape everything we do. You will be part of a supportive environment that encourages innovation, nurtures potential and celebrates success.
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Role Description
The Funding and Insights Officer supports the Head of Funding and Partnerships (HFP) in delivering HACT’s fundraising and income generation objectives in line with the organisation’s business strategy. This role focuses on identifying new business and funding opportunities, conducting market, sector and competitor research, and generating actionable insights to support HACT’s marketing, customer engagement, and income generation strategies.
The postholder will play a key role in shaping HACT’s understanding of the external environment, including trends in housing, social impact, and innovation. Reporting to the HFP, they will contribute to fundraising applications to trusts, foundations, and corporates, support the services team in developing compelling and proposals for HACT’s research and consultancy work, and carry out desk-based market research to inform the activities of the marketing and customer teams.
The role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while prioritising effectively to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct market, sector and competitor research to identify trends, opportunities, and risks relevant to HACT’s programmes and services
- Produce intelligence reports and briefings to inform marketing campaigns, customer outreach, and strategic planning
- Identify and assess potential funders, partners, and clients aligned with HACT’s mission and services
- Support the HFP in preparing proposals, funding applications, and sponsorship pitches
- Support the HFP to produce compelling performance and evaluation reports for funders and other donors
- Maintain and update a bank of proposal templates and sector insights
- Support the services team in the development of professionally written proposals
- Collaborate with marketing and customer teams to target organisations and contacts for campaigns
- Use CRM systems to track business development activities, monitor proposal and funding application progress, and report key metrics
- Maintain accurate records of engagement, income, and pipeline development
Required skills
Essential skills and experience
- Experience securing new funding opportunities or partnerships (commercial or charitable)
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive content
- Proficient in using research tools and databases (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House)
- Ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across teams
- Excellent time management and prioritisation
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience of measuring and reporting on project impacts
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data tracking
- Understanding of marketing and customer engagement strategies
- Knowledge of the UK social housing sector either professionally or through lived experience
Job accountabilities
- Support the HFP in delivering strategic growth and income targets
- Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and sector intelligence
- Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment of business development activities
- Produce high-quality proposals and insights that support HACT’s professional services, customer and marketing teams
- Actively model HACT’s values and behaviours by consistently demonstrating collaborative, supportive and respectful working with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to an inclusive and respectful culture
Employees are also expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform other duties that are consistent with the grade, responsibilities, and typical scope of the role. Any additional tasks should remain appropriate to the nature of the post and not extend into unrelated functions or specialisms.
All employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values and behavioural standards, which include being supportive, transparent, respectful, kind, honest, and collaborative. This means fostering a culture of empathy, openness, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions, and contributing positively to the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
This position is currently based remotely with the occasional day in the London office and travel to UK based events as required.
About HACT
Innovation. Collaboration. Insights.
It’s what we’ve always done.
As the charity of the social housing sector, these are the core values that have driven the transformation and development of housing providers for over 60 years.
We believe the provision of housing is about more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about enhancing peoples’ lives.
By partnering with organisations across the housing sector, we drive value for residents and communities through insight-led products and services which encourage innovation and foster collaboration.
To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skillls and experience meet the key skills points in the job description.
Interviews expected to take place the week commencing the 8th December.
To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skills and experience meet the key skills points in the job description.
To support the social housing sector to unlock the full potential of its social purpose, for the benefit of residents & local communities
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We’re looking for a Corporate Services Administrator to play a key role in supporting our Corporate Services work. You will be someone who is able to maintain order, craft professional materials, and build positive relationships with colleagues and business partners alike.
Working closely with the Head of Business Development, you’ll ensure the smooth running of our corporate services by managing administrative processes, coordinating training events, and supporting partner engagement. From handling enquiries and maintaining records, to preparing proposals and scheduling meetings, you’ll be at the organisational heart of our corporate facing work.
This role also offers room for creativity: you’ll assist in producing clear, attractive marketing materials, contribute to social media content, and help Lifecentre present a professional, values-led brand to our corporate audiences. It’s a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys combining efficiency with design and communication.
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We are delighted to introduce an exciting new role at our hospice — Philanthropy Fundraiser — a pivotal position designed to help shape the future of our fundraising strategy and deepen our impact in the community.
As our Philanthropy Fundraiser, you will play a key role in cultivating and stewarding relationships with Major Donors, Trusts, and Grant-making bodies. Your work will directly contribute to securing high-value gifts and long-term partnerships that enable us to continue delivering exceptional care and support to those who need us most in our Warrington community.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading on the development of compelling, high-quality funding applications for services, income generation, and capital appeals.
- Building and nurturing meaningful relationships with donors, trusts, and grant-makers.
- Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and department leads to gain deep insight into our services and ensure donors receive an outstanding experience.
- Championing our mission and values to inspire philanthropic support and long-term engagement.
What We’re Looking For:
- A passionate and strategic fundraiser with experience in securing major gifts or trust and grant funding.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to making a difference.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a new role and make a lasting impact. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Support those with life-limiting illness and their loved ones to live well and die with dignity in their chosen place


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Location: Reading, Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £31,349 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 2nd & 3rd December 2025
Second Stage Interviews: 9th December 2025
Make-A-Wish UK is looking for a proactive and organised Individual Giving Officer to help deliver impactful fundraising campaigns that support our mission to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of planning and delivering direct marketing or fundraising campaigns across a range of channels, such as face-to-face, telefundraising, direct mail, email and paid digital.
- Experience managing day-to-day campaign coordination tasks, including developing creative or data briefs, working with suppliers, tracking campaign schedules and reviewing copy or assets.
- Confidence working with external partners and suppliers, such as telefundraising and face-to-face agencies, printers, media buyers or creative agencies.
- Ability to work with internal teams such as data, digital and supporter care to ensure smooth delivery and strong supporter journeys.
- Understanding of the end-to-end campaign process, including briefing, delivery, analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of supporter stewardship and the principles of delivering a strong donor experience across multiple channels.
- Good working knowledge of campaign reporting, including response rates, CPA, ROI and retention metrics.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, with confidence handling spreadsheets and basic campaign reporting.
- Understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements in fundraising, including GDPR, the Fundraising Code of Practice and Gambling Commission guidance.
Core Purpose
The Individual Giving Officer plays a key role in delivering Make-A-Wish UK’s Individual Giving and Legacy fundraising activity. Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager – Committed Giving, the post holder will lead on the development and day-to-day delivery of specific campaigns and projects across Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving. They will also provide support for activity across cash appeals, legacy and in-memory fundraising, working collaboratively with Senior Officers across the wider team.
The Individual Giving Officer will have responsibility for coordinating and delivering individual giving campaigns, managing day-to-day supplier and stakeholder relationships, supporting the development of supporter journeys, and contributing to income growth through effective campaign management. The post holder is expected to plan, deliver and evaluate their own campaigns with guidance and oversight from the Individual Giving Manager and Senior Officers where required.
We have secured a significant level of long-term investment from the Board to substantially grow the Individual Giving programme, drive sustainable income growth and grow our supporter base. This Officer role will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of this programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Campaign planning, delivery and evaluation
- Deliver planned Individual Giving activity across Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving products, coordinating the end-to-end delivery of assigned campaigns across multiple channels including face-to-face, telefundraising, direct mail, email and paid digital.
- Support the delivery of single gift, in memory and legacy activity under the guidance of the Senior Individual Giving Officer.
- Develop campaign briefs for creative, data, digital and telefundraising teams, ensuring clear objectives, timelines and deliverables.
- Liaise with agencies, printers, media buyers, the internal Telefundraising team, face-to-face fundraising partners, Supporter Care Team, and other suppliers to ensure high-quality and timely campaign delivery.
- Manage day-to-day campaign tasks, ensuring activity is delivered on time, within agreed budgets as set by the Manager and Lead, and adheres to brand and quality standards.
- Contribute to the development of new creative and messaging across channels, applying a test and learn approach to improve response and retention.
- Support the development of paid digital advertising, social and email activity to complement offline campaigns.
- Collate and analyse campaign performance results with the data team, producing wrap up reports, insights and recommendations for future optimisation.
- Maintain accurate and up to date campaign documentation including timelines, data briefs, costs and approvals.
Supporter journeys and stewardship
- Support the development and delivery of supporter journeys that welcome, thank, upgrade, retain and reactivate donors recruited via all channels, including face-to-face, telefundraising, digital and direct mail.
- Coordinate delivery of multi channel communications (email, SMS, print, social) aligned to key supporter touchpoints.
- Work with the Supporter Care and Digital and Tech teams to ensure consistent messaging and experience across channels.
- Maintain journey documentation and ensure updates are applied consistently across face-to-face, telefundraising and digital-led supporters.
- Contribute to the creation and review of fundraising scripts, digital content and creative materials used across channels.
Monitoring and reporting
- Monitor live campaign performance across all channels, including face-to-face and telefundraising volumes, digital engagement and direct mail response, reporting key metrics such as CPA, ROI and retention.
- Support the setup and maintenance of campaign tracking dashboards with the data team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Identify trends and areas for improvement across channels, using data and insight to inform decisions and campaign optimisation.
- Assist with the implementation of testing across channels (e.g. creative, audience, channel mix) and ensure results are documented and shared.
Collaboration and communication
- Build strong relationships with internal teams including data, digital, supporter care, creative and finance to ensure joined up campaign delivery.
- Work closely with the internal telefundraising team to coordinate campaign activity, provide scripts and FAQs, and align messaging and supporter journeys.
- Support ongoing communication with face-to-face agencies and other suppliers, ensuring clarity on deliverables and performance expectations.
- Participate in campaign meetings, supplier reviews and debriefs, sharing performance insights and key learnings.
- Provide timely updates to the Individual Giving Manager on campaign progress, risks and opportunities across all channels.
Compliance and quality assurance
- Ensure all campaign activity complies with relevant regulation and best practice, including the Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and GDPR.
- Support quality monitoring across all channels, including face-to-face and telefundraising (e.g. mystery shopping, call listening, script reviews) as well as proofing of direct mail, digital and email materials.
- Coordinate internal review and approval processes for multi channel creative and supplier materials.
- Monitor supporter feedback, complaints or queries from any channel, working with the Supporter Care team to resolve them appropriately and capture insights for future planning.
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Windmill Hill City Farm is an established community hub in central Bristol supporting local people to live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. The farm has over 200,000 visits each year, a life-changing health and social care volunteering programme, a well-respected outdoor learning programme as well as an award-winning café and bustling day-care nursery.
A new opportunity has become available for an experienced Individual Giving Officer to join the Fundraising team in our Central Services department. The role is responsible for shaping and leading the individual giving fundraising programme, raising vital income to continue the charity’s education, health and social care work, develop the site and keep the farm gates open for the community.
You’ll be responsible for using your fundraising experience to develop the individual giving strategy, delivering inspiring, data-driven campaigns and working towards financial targets. As a highly motivated person, you’ll thrive having the independence to design your own programme of work, experimenting with innovative fundraising techniques and increasing the charity’s income from individual giving to really make a difference to the lives of local people.
Windmill Hill City Farm shares an ambition to create a fairer, safer, accessible and inclusive city where everyone feels they belong and has a voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY
Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser
Reporting To: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Salary: £30,218 - £37,540
Hours: 37.5 hours* (Flexible Working)
Duration: Permanent
Location: Alder Hey, Liverpool (Hybrid)
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy Corporate Partnerships Team. Reporting into the Corporate Partnerships Manger, the post holder will work with the Corporate Partnerships Team to deliver the corporate fundraising strategy.
The post holder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, stewarding supporters, organising and managing corporate events as well as supporting with content for corporate partner communications.
Key Responsibilities will include:
To assist the Corporate Partnerships Team in delivering against their financial and non-financial targets as specified within the corporate fundraising strategy.
Income generation.
- Management of your own portfolio of corporate accounts which includes providing outstanding donor stewardship to maximise supporter experience, engagement and funds raised.
- To work together as a team to grow corporate fundraising income through current partnerships and new business approaches, as agreed with the Head of Corporate Partnerships.
- Utilise the CRM database to maintain accurate records for data segmentation and for income and other KPI reporting purposes.
- Create funding reports for external partners when required.
- Support and attend third-party corporate events as well as wider charity events.
- Keep up to date with fundraising trends.
Communication and stewardship
- Work with the Corporate Fundraising Manager and Marketing Team to develop a communication plan for corporate accounts.
- Interact with corporate partners on social media, as well as creating content for platforms such as LinkedIn.
- Create stewardship/development plans for corporate partners.
- Create and deliver presentations to raise awareness of the work of the Charity.
- Deliver tours of the hospital to supporters autonomously.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- To act as a spokesperson for the charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support events run by the fundraising teams where required.
- Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans and act as a spokesperson for the Charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
*In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:
- How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills, please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
- Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Closing date: 9:30am, Monday 1st December 2025
Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey): Tuesday 9th December 2025
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working for up to 2 days per week at home
Salary: c.£28,000 pro-rata (£35,000 FTE) dependant on experience
Start date: January 2026 – Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis.
Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.
The role:
The BSAVA have an exciting opportunity for an experienced event professional with a flair for creativity, collaboration and relationship building. Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and play a pivotal role in shaping engaging, high-quality events that connect and inspire the small animal veterinary community.
As an Account Manager, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of BSAVA’s event portfolio from concept through to delivery, ensuring every experience reflects our mission to drive excellence in veterinary practice. Alongside managing a small portfolio of established events, you’ll play a key role in developing and implementing new event concepts as the Association’s event strategy evolves, helping to shape the future of our community engagement.
Working closely with colleagues, partners, and suppliers, you’ll create innovative, impactful, and financially sustainable events that foster learning, connection, and professional growth.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience managing complex events, excellent stakeholder and project management skills, and the confidence to work both creatively and strategically.
If you’re passionate about delivering memorable events that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills and experience:
• Proven experience leading the planning and delivery of events from concept through to evaluation
• Managing multiple stakeholders, including committees, partners and suppliers
• Overseeing budgets, timelines and operational delivery
• Developing and maintaining strong client and partner relationships
• Contributing creative ideas to enhance attendee experience and event impact
• Experience in using event management platforms
Other essential skills include:
• Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong project management capability and attention to detail
• Confidence working independently and managing multiple priorities effectively
• Proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong IT skills, including use of MS Office, event management systems and CRM platforms
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Understanding of GDPR and event health and safety requirements
• Adaptable, resourceful, and willing to learn new systems and processes
Desirable skills (but not essential):
• Experience delivering events within the veterinary, life sciences, or not-for-profit sectors
• Knowledge of sponsor and exhibition management
• Experience developing commercial opportunities and managing partner relationships
We offer:
• A generous employer pension contribution starting at 7%.
• A holiday entitlement equivalent to 25 days (FTE) plus bank holidays.
• Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
• Enhanced family leave benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family-related leave.
• Life assurance providing cover at three times your annual salary.
• A free legal helpline, offering access to specialist lawyers for advice on a range of legal matters.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, a network of mental health first aiders, enhanced company sick pay, occupational health services, and annual flu vaccinations.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support you in fulfilling your role.
• Free onsite parking and a Cycle to Work scheme, offering a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories to support healthy, low-carbon commuting.
• Regular social activities and events for those who wish to get involved!
And we are:
• A community-focused organisation, offering paid leave for employees to volunteer with charities or not-for-profit organisations.
• Committed to sustainability, both in our work and within the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver Accreditation with Investors in the Environment.
So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on the BSAVA vacancy page, ‘Join our team’.
Closing date: 1st December 2025 *We will review applications and conduct interviews as they are received and therefore this post may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. We advise early applications.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins our belief that we can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions we can all bring. We create inclusive teams aligned to our values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.
You may also have experience in the following: Event Management, Account Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Event Strategy, Client Relationship Management, Conference and Exhibition Management. Budget Management, Event Operations, Creative Event Design, Partnership Development, Event Marketing, Professional Association Event, Community Engagement.
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Do you have excellent interpersonal skill, are well organised and able to manage a busy workload?
We are looking for a team player with iniative to join our Fundraising team.
Duties include:
Delivering a portfolio of creative and inspiring initiatives that place the supporter at the heart of every interaction.
Maximise retention and long-term value of the supporter base through effective stewardship and data-driven engagement.
Support delivery of Individual Giving KPIs and income targets in line with strategic objectives.
Monitor and report on income and expenditure across campaigns, ensuring alignment with agreed budgets.
Develop and implement innovative methods for acquiring new supporters and reactivating lapsed donors.
Lead on integrated campaign planning, including direct mail, and communication.
Design and deliver outstanding stewardship plans, including personalised communications and impact updates.
Develop effective welcome and thanking programs to enhance supporter experience
Represent Individual Giving at events and external initiatives such as Hospice Care Week and Dying Matters Week.
Driving Licence essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery and facilitate high quality & impactful sessions for our young people. Reporting to the Programmes & Impact Manager, you’ll work with autonomy to manage your school partners, develop your team of volunteer mentors and collaborate across our ambitious delivery team with a focus on evidence based continuous improvement.
We are recruiting for two Youth Development Lead positions across Manchester and London
Contract: Permanent with a probationary period of 6 months
Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 pro rata
Location, Hours and Annual Leave:
London
- We’re recruiting for one full time position in London
- Hybrid working with in-school project delivery around region on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
- 37.5 hours a week with a mixed working pattern. School term time approximately 3 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays 9:00-17:30
- 29 days per year annual leave – maximum of 5 days to be taken in school term time
Manchester
- We’re recruiting for one part time (0.8 FTE) position in Manchester
- Hybrid working with in-school project delivery around region on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
- 30 hours a week Tuesday – Friday with a mixed working pattern. School term time approximately 2 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays 9:00-17:30
- 23 days per year annual leave – maximum of 4 days to be taken in school term time
Application deadline:
- Manchester Applicants: 9am Monday 1st December
- London Applicants: 9am Friday 5th December
For the full job description, person specification and background information, please download our information pack.
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This is an exciting brand-new position within our growing Public Fundraising team supporting on our Individual Giving, Community Fundraising and Sports & Challenges programme. NB. We do not expect you to have experience in all three areas (Individual Giving, Community Fundraising and Sports & Challenges).
This role will contribute to the delivery of our Public Fundraising activity, helping to maximise income and create a great supporter experience for both new and existing supporters.
You’ll project manage fundraising activities and supporter journeys from start to finish, delivering them on time and in line with annual plans and budget. You will analyse and evaluate activity so that we can inform future plans and support the annual planning of the team’s activity.
You’ll have strong relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate effectively with our supporters across a range of channels, including mail, e-mail, telephone and face-to-face. You will also be able to work collaboratively with the Communications, Corporate, and Digital Engagement teams on a variety of projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress in their fundraising career or wanting to bring their experience and transferable skills into the charity sector.
Please apply directly via CharityJob including an up-to-date CV and a personalised cover letter (of no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role as per the job description and person specification.
Please apply directly via CharityJob including an up-to-date CV and a personalised cover letter (of no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role as per the job description and person specification.
NB only applications with a CV and suitable cover letter will be reviewed for shortlisting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





