Community Fundraising Manager Jobs

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This role sits within the account management team, which raises over £1.5 million annually through a range of long-term partnerships across multiple sectors. Our partners include ghd, M&S, Primark, Everyone Active and more. We’ve recently won multiple 7-figure partnerships launching in 2025. Success for the team is only growing and we’d love you to be part of this with us!

You’ll be responsible for a portfolio of significant 5 and 6 figure partnerships from a variety of sectors, each with multiple income streams and varying objectives. Reporting to the head of corporate partnerships you’ll manage this exciting and varied portfolio of partnerships, focusing particularly on income growth and delivering shared-purpose opportunities that strengthen and celebrate the relationships we have with these organisations.

As the main contact for these partners, you’ll guide them through every stage of their relationship with Breast Cancer Now. You’ll provide first class account management through your excellent external and internal relationship management skills, always striving to achieve and exceed mutual goals.

Managing the corporate partnerships and engagement executive, you’ll support and develop them as they manage their own workload and provide support to the wider department.

About you

We’re looking for someone with the drive to deliver first class account management. With the experience of managing impactful and strategic partnerships and who’s excited to work with us and with some incredible and well-known brands!

You’ll confidently and proactively manage a varied portfolio of partnerships and stakeholders. With your experience of creating partnership development plans, you’ll have a proven track record in efficiently managing budgets, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance in all you do. You’ll work collaboratively across teams to ensure the shared goals of the partnerships and our charity are achieved. Your creative thinking will help you to overcome challenges and identify opportunities (financial or strategic) to maximise partnership potential, securing growth within our partnerships.

If you have experience in delivering excellent account management, the ability to develop your line report and a determination to help us achieve our strategic objectives, this could be the role for you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Wednesday 29 January 2025

First round interviews (online) Week commencing 3 February 2025

Second round interviews (in person) Week commencing 10 February 2025

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.

London, SE5 – hybrid working, minimum of 40% working each month at our London headquarters

As a Trust Fundraising Assistant, you will play an integral part in supporting the Trust Fundraising Unit and work alongside the wider Philanthropy Team (Major Donors and Corporate Partnerships). You will be supporting the Trust Fundraising Unit by processing income, researching new funding opportunities and managing a portfolio of smaller funders that support The Salvation Army's programme of work.

Across the United Kingdom and Ireland, The Salvation Army is delivering a diverse range of services and activities to support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. This includes working with people experiencing homelessness and fighting addiction, supporting victims of modern slavery and human trafficking, and providing debt and employment advice. If you have a passion for ensuring people receive the help they need, at the time in their lives when they need it the most, this could be the job for you.

Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for ensuring that trust fundraising income is processed accurately and that funders are thanked appropriately and in a timely manner. You will provide administrative support across the team and work collaboratively with other internal teams and departments to ensure the smooth and effective running of the trust fundraising team. You will also be responsible for researching funding opportunities and securing income from a portfolio of donors, contributing towards the team's annual income target.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of providing successful administrative support within a busy and complex work environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information to donors and colleagues in a clear, effective and professional manner
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise a varied workload with minimal supervision both individually and as part of a team
• Strong and accurate numerical skills with the ability to process financial data
• Demonstrable research skills with the ability to identify prospective new funders and gather demographical data to support grant applications
• Proven strong experience of using Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Outlook, Teams and databases to perform your work duties
• The ability and willingness to work within, be empathic with and promote the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army’s Mission

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Closing date: 31st January 2025. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

We are delighted to work in partnership with The Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT) who are seeking an experienced, strategic Head of Fundraising with proven success in senior level fundraising including individual giving.

The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army and have been serving our country for over 200 years. GWT supports our Gurkha veterans and their dependants through a range of financial, medical and community aid to relieve poverty and distress. 

As part of the Senior management team, the Head of Fundraising will be accountable for the Trust’s fundraising strategy, leading and inspiring the fundraising, marketing and communications team.

You will:

• Demonstrate success in senior level fundraising, across all disciplines, with responsibility for six figure + budgets. 
• Have the ability to develop and implement strategic and operational fundraising, marketing and communications plans.
• Have a personable and approachable leadership style, with the ability to communicate across all levels, and influence and persuade a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Have expert knowledge of fundraising and marketing legislation, regulations and best practice, PR techniques and digital marketing (inc. PPC & AdWords) 
• Have a clear understanding of branding/style trends and standards, and the social media landscape.

With an analytical approach, you will take responsibility for financial performance against budgets and forecasts, working closely with the Trust CEO and SMT to ensure that all fundraising activity reflects the vision and agreed priorities of the Trust.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Salisbury, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
Hours: Full time 37.5hrs with TOIL for occasional additional hours worked as required at events and business meetings.Closing date for applications: 9 February 2025
However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment

A fantastic opportunity for a fundraiser to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive fundraising team. You will be reporting to the Lead for Corporate & Community Engagement and working in a very varied and exciting working environment.

The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships with corporate partners and local small businesses across Berkshire and into surrounding counties, delivering vital income for our charity.  This will include assisting them with organising and delivering events.

You will use your creative and professional skillset to provide high-quality account management, stewardship, and growth in existing corporate partnerships.

You will work proactively to generate new business leads to secure valuable partnerships for our charity. You will undertake research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitch to companies to secure their support.

This role will suit an individual who has solid experience of fundraising and wants to develop their career in corporate partnership management.

Based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, this role is a brilliant opportunity for someone to add value to a growing fundraising team. If you are passionate about raising money to help, make our services available to all families that need us and will reflect our core values in all that you do, we would love to hear from you.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a pension scheme as well as private medical insurance and life assurance. You will also have free on-site parking and will benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.

For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long-term support in over 24 low-income countries.

We believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life – that’s why MAF’s flights are a lifeline, not a luxury.

We are now looking for a Relationship Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £42,000 per annum, depending upon experience
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions
- Death in service payment
- Flexible working policy

This is an incredible opportunity for a fundraising professional with experience in managing high-value relationships to join our growing and mission-driven organisation.

You’ll want to grasp this rare and rewarding position with both hands as you have the chance to facilitate critical, life-saving transportation across the world.

Working on behalf of the most remote parts of the globe, you’ll be ensuring vital supplies, medicines and personnel get to the communities that need them the most.

As such, your contributions will leave a lasting impact, using your expertise to directly support efforts that transform lives around the world.

So, if you want to make a tangible difference, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Relationship Manager, you will develop and maintain successful long-term relationships with high-value trusts, foundations, and individual major donors.

Specifically, you will focus on securing major gifts from new donors, while enhancing the commitment of long-standing supporters, helping them deepen their partnership with MAF’s mission.

You will also present detailed, accurate and high-quality fundraising proposals to prospects and donors ensuring any specific deadlines or funding windows are complied with.

Additionally, you will:

- Create and implement action plans to engage and nurture donors
- Ensure procedures and standards are developed and compliant with any legislations
- Support team CRM database activities, ensuring accurate records and reporting

About You

To be considered as a Relationship Manager, you will need:

- Experience working with donors or in a relationship management environment
- Knowledge of audiences to develop donor involvement
- Strong communication and networking skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Financial literacy to interpret business plans
- A degree-level education

The closing date for this role is 1st February 2025.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Our shops generate valuable income to support our services, create opportunities for homeless people to learn new skills and contribute to Crisis’ work in the community. They have a unique contemporary visual identity and are dynamic and creative places to work. 

Location: 267 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR

Hours: 40, five days over a seven-day rota

About the role

We are recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to join a busy and creative team in Portobello Road. Portobello Road is one of our newest shops to open and will have an amazing range of high street and streetwear donations; processing, pricing and displaying a large volume of stock will be a big part of this role. The team will also develop a vibrant events programme, of craft workshops, art exhibitions, fashion collabs and more! We also work closely with local artists and universities. We’d love you to bring your own ideas, along with your experience of fashion, retail, and current trends, to this role. You will have opportunities to build your own skills and career progression through training and development – many of our shop managers were promoted internally.

You will join an exciting team and collaborate to build a group of volunteers from all walks of life, raising money to fund Crisis’ work ending homelessness. We are bold with a culture of continuous review and improvement, where we try new things, take risks, and sometimes fail. There will be numerous opportunities to improve our team’s effectiveness. Your voice will count!

We also work closely with local artists and universities. We’d love you to bring your own ideas, along with your experience of fashion, retail and current trends, to this role. You will have opportunities to build your own skills and career progression through training and development – many of our shop managers were promoted internally. Ensuring our recruitment practices are as equitable as possible is our number one priority so we are looking for someone who advocates for others and challenges injustice.

You will be primarily based in the Portobello Road shop, but you may be required to travel to other shops within London 1 & 2 on a short-term basis.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have retail experience at a supervisory level alongside a genuine interest in charity retail. You will be keen to build your people management skills including working with Crisis members. We are particularly interested in meeting candidates with an interest or background in visual merchandising, although this is not essential. You will be committed to Crisis’s values and mission to end homelessness. 

You may have experience in: assistant shop manager, assistant store manager, shop supervisor, store supervisor, charity shop manager, retail manager, charity retail 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2025 at 23:59

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success.  We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Job Purpose:

Welcome refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Derby, connecting them to the community and supporting their integration through activities, individual assessments, and tailored support plans.

Context of the role.

Upbeat Communities delivers several services to welcome refugees and support them to rebuild their lives. We are looking to recruit an Integration Worker who will offer support to Refugees and Asylum Seekers within our Thriving Places project. Your time will be spent at the Integration Hub in central Derby.

Thriving Places is a 3-year project, funded by the National Lottery, which will provide support to asylum seekers and refugees as they integrate into life in the UK. The project supports people on an individual basis, with the development of Individual Support Plans (ISPs), the provision of integration activities and opportunities for training, skills development and volunteering. The Refugee Integration Worker will work as part of a team and work directly with refugees and those seeking asylum to carry out needs assessments, develop ISPs and support people on their integration journeys.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and play an important part in delivering the best possible support to those we work with. You will be committed to, and actively demonstrate, our values, ethos and practices to achieve our vision – to see thriving positive communities where every refugee can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Needs Assessment and Support Plans:

• Carry out Initial Needs Assessments and develop Individual Support Plans (ISPs) with regular reviews.
• Respond to ISPs by liaising with housing providers, GPs, schools, and other relevant services.
• Encourage and support beneficiaries toward integration, independence, and engagement in community activities.

Practical Support and Referrals:

• Provide advice on benefits, housing, health, education, and employment.
• Refer individuals to appropriate services and organisations as needed.
• Facilitate clear and prompt communication with participants, using interpreters when required.

Community Engagement and Delivery:

• Deliver activities and assist with registration at the Integration Hub.
• Support the Derby Team in delivering sessions aligned with ISPs.
• Promote a culture of welcome by engaging with local organisations and networks.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Administration:

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes related to support and integration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Complete all administrative tasks required for the role and organisation.

Team Collaboration and Organisational Contribution:

• Actively participate in team meetings, staff training, awareness events, and fundraising activities.
• Support and guide volunteers in welcoming and assisting refugees.
• Contribute to the overall work of Upbeat Communities.

Ethos and Policies:

• Work in alignment with Upbeat Communities’ Christian values and organisational policies.
• Report regularly to and be accountable to the Line Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Emotional Intelligence & Compassion in Action:
  • Understands the importance of recognising and managing emotions in oneself and others.
  • Recognises the value of care and commitment to making a positive impact in relationships and the community.
• Personal Growth and Empowerment:
  • Acknowledges the importance of feedback and personal growth with a willingness to learn.
  • Understands the importance of providing others with support to make decisions and grow.
• Organisational Skills:
  • Understands the importance of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Has basic knowledge of email and Microsoft Office tools, with limited practical experience.
• Understanding Refugee Needs:
  • Has a basic understanding of the needs and experiences of refugees and asylum seekers.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving:
  • Recognises the importance of adapting to change and managing multiple tasks.
  • Recognises issues and seeks guidance to contribute to potential solutions.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Understands the importance of effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ethics and Inclusivity:
  • Understands the importance of ethical behaviour and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Recognises the value of cultural diversity and the importance of inclusivity.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers.
• Experience in delivering workshops or community events.
• Fluency in a relevant community language.

Additional Notes: This role requires flexibility, as some evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet the needs of the community. A commitment to the organisation’s values of emotional intelligence, compassion, learning, and empowerment is essential.

Job Title: Senior Fundraising Officer

Hours: 14 hours per week split across 2 or more days (must include Monday)

Location: Hybrid with at least one day per week at BCWA head office in London SE20

Contract Type: Three year contract from March 2025 to February 2028

Salary: £14,000 (this is £35,000 full-time equivalent)

Application Deadline: Sunday 26th January 2025 at 11.00pm

Interviews: In person in London SE20 the week commencing 3rd February 2025

Employee benefits we offer:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)

- Contributory pension scheme (5%)

- Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development

- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

- Two Wellbeing Days and day off on birthday

Who we are: Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is a well-established, innovative and forward-thinking local domestic abuse service. We are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse and be committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.

About the role: Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is recruiting a Senior Fundraising Officer, with experience of working within community fundraising, trusts and foundations, or statutory funding. Working alongside the Fundraising Assistant and reporting to the Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing winning bids and nurturing relationships with funders, to secure income for a number of much needed projects and programmes of work supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Hours: This is a part-time post 14 hrs per week. This can be split over 2 or 3 days but should include Monday. Hybrid working with at least one day per week at BCWA head office in London SE20. 

Flexible Working: All staff have access to hot-desking at our offices as needed. We do our best to accommodate flexible working practices at BCWA. We are all women with busy lives and families, and we understand that flexibility can be crucial in supporting women in the workplace.

Wellbeing: As a trauma-informed charity we take mental health and wellbeing seriously. We offer clinical supervision to our frontline team, regular staff wellbeing sessions, use of our Employee Assistance Programme and an additional wellbeing platform which offers a range of advice and support.

Notifying candidates: We apologise in advance that we will not be able to notify candidates who are not shortlisted. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to terminate this recruitment process early if we receive a large number of applications.

Female applicants only: In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: BCWA is committed to supporting and promoting equality & diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. To achieve this, we seek to employ a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds to better represent the communities we serve.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Reg. Charity No.1068007.

Around 13,000 people have Parkinson’s in Scotland, with the condition affecting many thousands of friends and family members.  Parkinson’s is a currently incurable, degenerative neurological condition. People living with Parkinson's need and value the information, services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partners. Following an investment of £1.5 million into our community work we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services across Scotland and the rest of the UK.

About the role

You’ll manage, coach and develop a team of eight home based Parkinson’s Local Advisers (PLAs) to deliver a high standard of service across Scotland.  You’ll ensure that the team is supported in meeting service demand which will include more complex casework, covering gaps, or supporting new/inexperienced colleagues.

You’ll work with colleagues across the wider Parkinson’s UK Scotland team to support the delivery of local priorities to reach and support more people affected by Parkinson’s. 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead a team of Parkinson’s Local Advisers to deliver a professional service that gives accurate, tailored information and support based on needs in line with optimal service practice
• Ensure quality service standards are met, including assessing needs, advocacy, information and support given and referrals
• Provide support and guidance to your team of advisers, including on complex casework and safeguarding cases. Occasional need to pick up direct casework at busy times/absences etc.
• Ensure appropriate staffing cover and support other teams as required

What you’ll bring: 

• Experience of managing, coaching, developing, and motivating a dispersed staff team, including workload distribution and prioritisation 
• Ability to implement reflective practice principles 
• Commitment to working principles  that empower people who use our services 
• Experience of providing health and social care information services 
• Experience of delivering a multi channel service effectively

You must live in Scotland or have plans to do so in order to carry out this role. 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with supporting statements. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description. Please detail how you meet each of these in your application.

Interviews for the role will be held virtually on the 6th February

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• live in the area specified, and be able to travel freely and flexibly throughout the area and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
• provide their own broadband service, have a confidential home space in which to work and with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

This role will require a Disclosure Scotland check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Trusts, Foundation and Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a critical role in maximising income for St George’s Hospital Charity through the development and management of relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. This position requires a can-do, proactive attitude in securing unrestricted and restricted philanthropic support for key projects, particularly our Time For a Change fundraising appeal that aims to raise £5m to transform our children’s wards at St George’s Hospital.

You will be responsible for growing restricted and unrestricted income through the development of strategic, long-term partnerships with Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partners that provide a sustainable source of income. Working closely with Head of High Value and Director of Fundraising and Communications the postholder will be instrumental in developing a strong and realistic pipeline prospects and securing regular five-six figure gifts. You will maintain £1.2m income/year with ambitions to grow this income to £1.7m/year from Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partnerships over the next 5 years and by 29/30. The ideal candidate will be proactive and solutions focussed. They will have a proven track record of philanthropy including relationship management, proposal writing, budget development and collaboration with internal teams to communicate impactful fundraising appeal

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Responsibilities

• Develop a strong and realistic pipeline of Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partnerships that align with our strategic objectives and fundraising appeals.

• Be proactive and ambitious supporting the growth of our income across Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships from £1.2m/year to £1.7m/year over 5 years.

• Develop and manage a robust income portfolio, researching prospects, making approaches, building relationships and submitting compelling proposals and application to Trusts and Foundations and Corporates.

• Build project budgets from scratch.

• Create tailored stewardship opportunities for funders which effectively communicate the difference their support has made. To include face-to-face meetings, hospital visits, written reports/digests and attendance at relevant events to strengthen relationships and enhance donor engagement

• Provide regular progress reports to the Head of High Value and Director of Fundraising and Communications, highlighting milestones, KPIs, and potential risks to income generation.

Corporate Partnerships Management

• Contribute to and implement the strategy for securing new corporate partnerships while maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing partners to ensure ongoing support.

• Develop creative and impactful partnership pitches and proposals to attract new corporate sponsors.

• Oversee account management plans for existing corporate partners, programming stewardship events, ensuring that reporting is undertaken, engagement is sustained and opportunities for growth are identified and acted upon.

• Work closely with senior volunteers and stakeholders to develop new business leads and maximise partnership potential.

• Collaborate with the Community & Events Manager to leverage corporate opportunities, turning local engagements into larger partnerships.

Trusts and Foundations Management

• Build and maintain income from Trusts and Foundations using prospecting tools and desk-based research.

• Be proactive in approaches to Trusts and Foundations via phone and/or emails

• Develop creative and compelling approaches and applications that are tailored to charitable objectives of funders.

• Build project budgets and fundraising pipelines in line with funders requirements.

• Maintain and manage a calendar of activity for Trusts and Foundations to ensure we deliver an excellent level of stewardship including six-monthly updates and bespoke visits.

Research and Pipeline Management

• Conduct thorough research to identify and qualify potential funders across trusts, foundations, and corporate sectors, maintaining a dynamic philanthropy pipeline.

• Monitor and manage progress through the pipeline, ensuring that prospects are appropriately cultivated and that targets for each stage of the portfolio are met.

• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and data protection laws throughout the prospect research and relationship management processes.

General Duties

• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder communications in our Raiser’s Edge database and activities in line with data protection obligations and best practices.

• Work with Finance to reconcile income.

• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to the overall objectives of the fundraising department.

• Working with the Head of High Value ensure our offer to partners is accurately reflected on our SGHC – Role Profile Page 3 of 3 website. This may include updating webpages.

• Supporting fundraising events.

• As and when required, provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.

• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in regular performance reviews. This is not an exhaustive list of tasks.

Duties may vary depending on Charity’s needs. Interviews will take place on 4th February and be held in person

This is a new role at Carers Trust to create a database system and a data culture that underpins our ambitious growth plans.

We are investing in donor acquisition, but also in growing our corporate, major donor and grants’ portfolios and you, as champion for data, will be pivotal in this. Leading and being seen to lead at all levels from day-to-day support to strategic development, you will know the details of how databases work, how great data underpins success and how to create enthusiasm and confidence.

In this role you will:

• Be able to create a vision and a strategy for how data will be used to drive growth in our fundraising. You will be the champion for our database.
• Create both the technical systems and processes, and the culture, that ensure our data quality is high.
• Be experienced in integrating other systems into our database so we can effectively integrate data from external systems such as online giving systems or mass email programmes, for example.
• Deliver a training programme encompassing one to one support, workshops, manuals and other activities.
• Work closely with our finance team to ensure our gifts are reconciled with our accounts.
  
  Download the information attached for more details about the role and the perks of working for Carers Trust. 

Job Title: Strategic Advocacy Campaigns Manager

Team: Communications and Campaigns

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh) 

Salary on appointment: £42,228 - £46,451 per annum

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £42,228to £63,342. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of 10% above the base salary, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

Context and purpose of role 

Working closely with the Nations Directors, Policy & Public Affairs Managers, and the Communications team, the Strategic Advocacy Campaigns Manager will lead the development and execution of engaging and impactful public campaigns across England, Scotland and Wales, that inspire action, mobilise communities, and influence key decision-makers in support of our advocacy goals. The role aims to support impactful advocacy wins and bring new supporters on board while deepening connections with our existing supporters. 

The role holder will focus on developing advocacy campaigns that unite issues that affect the whole of GB, positioning the Ramblers as the foremost authority on walking and as a respected political influencer.  They will also support the broader communications team to implement locally focused advocacy and public affairs activities for England, Scotland or Wales where appropriate. 

Key responsibilities 

Campaign strategy development: 

• Design and execute integrated strategic multi-year advocacy campaigns that support our shared public affairs objectives across England, Scotland & Wales to deliver meaningful impact against a common change agenda. 

• Translate complex issues into engaging, accessible narratives to attract new audiences while energising loyal supporters. 

• In collaboration with colleagues, identify key issues and opportunities for advocacy, fundraising, and supporter growth including where appropriate commissioning research that will create campaign engagement by addressing evidence gaps and opportunities

Campaign management: 

• Work closely with the broader communications team to develop strategically aligned messaging and campaign assets and to deliver these across owned, earned and (where relevant) paid channels. 

• Lead on the creation of compelling campaign assets (e.g. reports, polls, toolkits) to ensure our message reaches a wide audience.

• Project manage advocacy campaigns including managing timeframes and budgets, mobilising other teams, seeking collaboration opportunities with external partners, setting and measuring KPIs 

• As required and agreed with colleagues, represent the Ramblers in public forums, media, and with key stakeholders to advance campaign objectives 

• Enthuse and collaborate with volunteers, supporters, and stakeholders to amplify campaign reach and impact. 

Cross-functional collaboration: 

• Work closely with membership, and fundraising teams to integrate campaign efforts.  Support Policy & Public Affairs colleagues to develop impactful policy briefings, position papers and fact sheets.   

• Support the broader communications team to implement strategically aligned locally focused advocacy and public affairs activities for England, Scotland or Wales where appropriate 

Monitoring and improving: 

• Monitor and analyse campaign performance using key metrics and data insights. 

• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations to inform future advocacy campaigns and strategies. 

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance campaign effectiveness. 

• Implement feedback and lessons learned to refine and improve campaign strategies. 

Budget management: 

• Manage campaign budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines. 

• Track expenditures and report on budgetary outcomes. 

Other 

• Undertake such other duties as may be required of the post. 

• Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation. 
   

The person

Knowledge and Experience  

• Solid understanding of politics, campaigning and how to get the best results as a campaigning organisation. 

• Proven track record in effective campaigning in the UK political space at the local and national level to deliver tangible policy change.

• Ability to develop and implement effective long-term advocacy campaign strategies aligned with organisational goals. 

• Good knowledge of the workings of national, local and devolved governments. 

• Proven experience in managing and executing successful paid and no cost/low-cost campaigns within a non-profit or advocacy/campaigning organisation. 

• Strong skills in creating engaging content across various media platforms. 

• Proficiency in analysing campaign performance data and deriving actionable insights. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and public relations. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners. 

• Strong organisational skills with experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines. 

• Experience in managing budgets and financial planning for campaigns. 

• Experience of working with the media to support campaign objectives. 

• Experience of working with volunteers in a policy and advocacy context.   

Personal Attributes  

• Interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoors.

• Committed to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors.  

• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to tight and competing deadlines.

• Flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.  

• Drive to do a great job and to keep delivering stronger results.  

Values and Behaviours 

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. 

Inclusive 

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.     

Inspiring

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.  

Empowering 

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.  

Responsible 

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

Please note that we do reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.