Community jobs in Hertfordshire

Events Fundraising Assistant

Fixed term contract to May 2027

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.

The role is being advertised as full-time, but we would consider someone working 4 or 4.5 days per week pro rata.

Closing date: 5pm, 2nd August 2026

Interviews: 11th and 13th August 2026

An exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraising Assistant has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). 

WCRF is the UK's leading cancer prevention charity, focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity. Through world-leading research, trusted health information and public engagement, we empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraising Assistant to help deliver our growing programme of challenge events and community fundraising activities on a fixed-term contract to May 2027. Supporting the Events, Community and Digital Fundraising Manager, you will play an important role in delivering an excellent experience for our supporters from the moment they register through to event day and beyond. You'll help with participant communications, event administration, fundraising stewardship, supporter enquiries, logistics and event delivery, ensuring every supporter feels valued and inspired throughout their fundraising journey.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to invest in our mass participation fundraising programme. With our London Marathon team continuing to grow alongside an expanding portfolio of overseas marathons, virtual challenges and community fundraising initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of fundraising activities while helping to generate vital income to support our mission of preventing cancer. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in fundraising, offering hands-on experience across events, community and digital fundraising within a supportive, ambitious and growing team where you'll be encouraged to develop your skills and take on new responsibilities.

We're looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who enjoys building relationships and providing outstanding supporter care. You may already have experience in fundraising, events, customer service, administration or another people-focused role, or you may be looking to take your first step into the charity sector. Above all, you'll be proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work accurately and collaborate effectively as part of a small, ambitious team. Experience of using Microsoft Office packages and CRM systems would be an advantage, while an interest in social media, digital marketing or challenge events would be welcomed.

As our team of supporters is rapidly expanding, we’re particularly keen to hear from candidates who are immediately available for an August 2026 start date. 

At WCRF, using AI to work smarter and deliver greater impact is part of everyone’s role and candidates should be open to exploring new, and more efficient, ways of working through the use of AI.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Blackheath Halls is looking for an enthusiastic Development Manager to fundraise for our wide-ranging programme and historic building.

This role would suit someone who enjoys a wide breadth of fundraising activity, from researching and submitting funding applications for our community engagement programme to building and sustaining relationships with high level donors.

Having been through a multi-million pound building transformation over the past ten years, Blackheath Halls has a strong track record in fundraising. We raise over £100,000 annually towards our Community Engagement activity, thanks to generous individual donors, Trusts and Foundations and our Friends and Patrons scheme. We are now looking for a Development Manager to join our passionate and committed staff team and build on these foundations to ensure the continued financial health of the charity.

Please note that this role is being offered on a part-time permanent basis (28 hours per week). However, we are open to discussion about full-time hours or taking this on as a freelance role with the right candidate.

To apply, please refer to our website.

CONWAY HALL IS THE HOME OF ETHICS

As an independent home for ideas and culture, we support diverse communities to engage with ethics through learning, conversation, and creativity, exploring the defining questions that shape our daily lives.

Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this key hands-on role of Fundraising Manager will meet financial targets and increase the profile of the organisation and its activity.

This will be achieved by maximising philanthropic giving at the individual level and with trusts and foundations, as well as delivering fundraising events, working with stakeholders and promoting the work and social impact of the charity.

Main duties and responsibilities

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer – and in collaboration with the Programmes team, Trustee Development Board, and other colleagues - the Fundraising Manager will:

• Proactively seek out funding opportunities in all sectors, cultivate prospective donors and achieve donation targets.
• Prepare and submit trust and foundation funding applications to meet or exceed targets.
• Drive fundraising income generation by ensuring that Conway Hall’s online presence is up-to-date, engaging and provides ease of giving.
• Devise and deliver campaigns and communications related to Conway Hall’s membership offer, fundraising aims/events and activities.
• Maximise initiatives to increase income received from members, donors and stakeholders, such as Gift Aid.
• Implement loyalty ladder progression, including communications with members, donors, patrons and stakeholders to grow and maintain strong relationships.
• Maintain GDPR compliant donor information and ensure that all donation points of sale are managed effectively.

General

1. Comply with Conway Hall’s policies, such as health and safety, equal opportunities, etc.
2. Support the measurement and evaluation of the charitable work of the Society.
3. Actively encourage a culture of fundraising throughout Conway Hall’s activities and staff.
4. Attend meetings and events when required, including staff meetings.
5. Participate actively in the life of the Society and venue.
6. Adhere to GDPR guidelines, e.g. with donor information.
7. Undertake training, as required.
8. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Chief Executive Officer.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years of fundraising/development experience in the Charity/Arts sector.
• Specific knowledge of funding bodies in the Charity/Arts sector, and a consistent track record of successful applications.
• Thorough knowledge of Content Management Systems (such as Wordpress), CRM systems (such as Ticketsolve and Mailchimp).
• Working knowledge of social media platforms.
• Excellent administrative skills and experience of using a range of Microsoft Office applications.

 DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE

• Copywriting experience.
• Some marketing experience.
• Adobe / Canva experience
• Knowledge of one or more subject matters in the Society’s field of interest.

 SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Well organised, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines and plan and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work supportively and collaboratively within a team, as well as independently using own initiative.
• A creative thinker with a positive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Committed to achieving high standards with the resources available.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.

Terms

Salary: £21,600 per annum (£36,000 pro rata)

Hours: 22.5 hrs per week

Pension: An optional stakeholder pension scheme is available. Employee contribution of 3% is matched by 5% from the employer

Holidays: 14.5 days per annum, plus bank holidays and 1 week over Christmas

Probation period: 3 months

The successful candidate will help to build an engaged community of members and supporters who love and share in our work. Alongside proven relationship-building skills, they will be a highly organised and professional team-player with strong attention to detail and a desire to develop a thorough understanding of fundraising.

The role-holder will take responsibility for the management of AAM’s Friends membership scheme. Working closely with the Head of Development, they will oversee the delivery of stewardship and cultivation events for members, donors and prospects.

Academy of Ancient Music is an orchestra with a worldwide reputation for excellence in baroque and classical music, bringing music vividly to life in committed, vibrant performances.

Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 5.30pm

Please view the Job Pack for full application details.

The Individual Giving Lead (Acquisition) sits within the Individual & Legacy Giving team. This role focuses on raising funds through prize- and cause-led individual giving activity. The Individual Giving Lead (Acquisition) leads the strategy and execution of (prize-led) donor acquisition campaigns, and develops compelling propositions to recruit and retain players supporting Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity by engaging with our prize-led fundraising products. This role manages multi-channel direct marketing activity (online and offline), optimises performance through rigorous analysis and testing, and ensures campaigns are compliant, data-driven and financially robust. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & campaign leadership: 

• Develop and deliver the prize-led acquisition campaigns with income and player acquisition targets. 
• Identify growth opportunities within prize-led fundraising models. 
• Manage campaign lifecycles from concept to evaluation.

 Campaign management & delivery: 

• Create detailed project plans, briefs, schedules and budgets. 
• Manage campaign timelines to ensure delivery on time and to income targets. 
• Work across channels including direct mail, digital, paid social, DRTV (where relevant), email and telemarketing. 
• Ensure all communications are on brand, accessible, and aligned with organisational values. 

Financial management & reporting:

• Manage campaign budgets and expenditure. • Monitor income and expenditure performance; provide reforecasts where required. 
• Process POs and invoices in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Produce performance reports analysing KPIs including response rate, CPA, retention and average gift. 
• Make proactive, evidence-based recommendations to optimise performance.

Supplier & agency management: 

• Lead relationships with media agencies, External Lottery Manager, gaming suppliers, Professional Fundraising Organisations (PFOs), print and production partners. 
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance requirements are met. 
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews. 
• Support audit processes where required. 

Data, insight & compliance: 

• Work closely with the Data team to ensure effective segmentation, targeting and testing. 
• Use data intelligently to improve activity performance. 
• Ensure all activity complies with: o
  • Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice o GDPR and UK Data Protection legislation 
  • Safeguarding principles o Gambling Commission regulations (where applicable to prize-led fundraising) 

Collaboration & leadership:

• Partner with Supporter Experience, Experience & Engagement, Finance, Procurement and Data teams. 
• Act as a champion for innovation within acquisition fundraising. 
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture. 
• Represent Individual Giving professionally across internal stakeholder groups. 
• Work in a hot desk environment, at least two days per week of meaningful time in the Foundation’s office, plus time within a hospital or other sites as required. 

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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, abilities, and attributes: 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Confident briefing and influencing internal stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and apply insight. 
• Proficiency in CRM databases, digital platforms and financial systems. 
• Commercially astute and results-driven. 
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused. 
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. 
• Strong relationship builder with influencing capability.
• Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Strong campaign analysis and reporting capability.
• Value diversity and treat others with respect, showing sensitivity towards differences, promoting and encouraging diversity, and building on people’s different skills and talents to enhance the quality of their own and others’ work. 

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: 

• Significant experience of delivering online and offline acquisition campaigns within Individual Giving. 
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding income targets. 
• Experience managing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns (online and offline). 
• Budget management and financial forecasting experience.
• Experience managing agencies and external suppliers. 
• Understanding of relevant Fundraising Regulator codes, GDPR regulations, safeguarding principles, and ability to independently apply them to own campaigns and projects. 
• Deep understanding of direct marketing acquisition principles and KPIs. 
• Knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Fundraising Regulator requirements. 
• Understanding of compliance requirements related to prize-led fundraising. 

Benefits

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

Help shape public narratives, amplify the voices and expertise of impacted communities, and support campaigns that drive systemic change in the criminal legal system.

We're looking for a Media, Communications and Campaigns Lead to join UNJUST and lead our media, internal and external communications, and campaigns activity. Working closely with the Executive Director and Research and Policy Lead, you'll develop and deliver strategic communications that support our organisational goals, increase visibility and strengthen our advocacy and campaign efforts.

This is a varied role where you'll manage media enquiries, develop relationships with journalists, create content across our digital platforms, support public campaigns and ensure our research, engagement and policy work is communicated effectively. You'll also help amplify the voices of lived experience through ethical, accessible storytelling and prepare key messaging and briefing materials for media and political engagement.

We're looking for someone with experience in media and communications, excellent written and verbal communication skills, confidence working with journalists, and a strong understanding of the role strategic communications plays in advocacy. You'll be organised, collaborative and committed to UNJUST's values, anti-racism and ethical storytelling.

UNJUST is committed to tackling systemic racism and discriminatory processes, policy and practices within the UK's criminal legal system. We work at the intersection of lived experience, research, law, advocacy and community power to expose the root causes of injustice, reimagine equitable systems and bring about transformative outcomes. Our work centres the voices of those most impacted and is guided by our values of realism, empathy, visionary thinking, activism, collaboration and trust.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every single day?

RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch is looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive Senior Animal Welfare Officer to join our growing team supporting animals and local communities across North London.

Location: North London
Salary: £22,620 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: 1 year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension

This is a rewarding and varied frontline role where no two days are the same. You will be involved in rescuing and supporting vulnerable animals, coordinating veterinary treatment and ongoing care, supporting fostering and rehoming pathways, responding to welfare concerns and helping deliver community welfare initiatives across the Branch area.

You will work closely with members of the public, volunteers, fosterers, veterinary partners, local Inspectorate teams and external agencies to help deliver high-quality welfare support to animals in need. The role will also include supporting the Branch Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programme for stray and feral cats, assisting with animal transport and admissions, maintaining welfare records and helping strengthen frontline animal welfare provision across North London.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in animal welfare, rescue or a similar environment who is confident handling cats and other domestic animals, able to manage varied casework calmly and professionally, and committed to delivering high standards of animal welfare with empathy and compassion.

The role will include some occasional evenings and weekends in line with operational needs.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the Job Description and your suitability for the role.Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient suitable applications be received.

The Southmead Project is seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraiser to support the charity’s long-term financial sustainability.

The postholder will identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources. They will lead on developing high-quality, persuasive funding applications and reports that clearly communicate the impact of the Southmead Project’s work and the needs of the people it supports.

Working closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and trustees, the Fundraiser will develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan, maintain a strong funding pipeline, and support the organisation to diversify its income. The role will require excellent writing, research, relationship-building and organisational skills, alongside a strong commitment to the charity’s values and mission.

• Develop an annual fundraising plan, alongside the Head of Finance and CEO.

• Carry out ongoing prospect research to identify new sources of funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources.

• Maintain a fundraising pipeline, ensuring that opportunities, deadlines, applications and reporting requirements are monitored effectively.

• Build and maintain a database of prospective and current funders, including key contacts, deadlines, funding priorities and application requirements.

• Monitor relevant local, regional and national funding opportunities, including being a sponsored charity at community events.

• Produce funding applications for trusts, charities, foundations and statutory bodies as an ongoing part of the charity’s income generation.

• Analyse data and feedback collected through outcomes processes for report writing.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners and relevant stakeholders, including the corporate sector as part of the charity’s income diversification strategy.

• Attend monthly meetings with the Senior Leadership Team and trustee meetings as required.

• To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies.

• To follow the Southmead Project policies, procedures and professional code of conduct as outlined in the Team Handbook.

• All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the   enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please see job description for full details.

At Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, we believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.

We’re a vibrant, values-led local charity and proud partner of the Age UK network. Every day, we work alongside older people to design and deliver services that promote wellbeing, independence and dignity. From supporting people to manage their health, to tackling loneliness and influencing local policy, we put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.

Our Information and Advice service provides rights-based information, advice and advocacy on Welfare Benefits, Social Care and Housing options; practical assistance with individual grant applications, accessing social tariffs, blue/purple badge and taxi card applications. The service is delivered through a range of channels, including face to face, telephone, email and digital, across Kensington and Chelsea borough.

This is an exciting new role for us - to help shape our Information and Advice service, a service we're proud to dleiver within the community. If you're passionate about helping people, have experience of working as part of a team and are seeking a new challenge then get in touch!

The role is 21 hours per week.

Due to the number of applications we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

You’ll provide full professional business support to our External Relations directorate. You’ll ensure high quality administration across a broad range of tasks and liaise with various stakeholders across the charity.

You’ll work with colleagues across the business support team to improve our processes and the technology we use to manage our information, team and projects to become more efficient and collaborative.

What you’ll do:

• Provide administrative and practical support, acting as the first point of contact as and when required, responding to common queries or signposting as appropriate

• Coordinate team meetings, circulate agendas and make meeting notes

• Provide support with financial administration tasks such as submitting expense claims, raising purchase orders, processing invoices and responding to requests as needed

• Engage, influence and update a variety of stakeholders at all levels across and at cross-directorate meetings as required

• Support External Relations Leadership Team and Directorate Team meetings, with agendas and minutes, actions are followed up, and decisions implemented

What you’ll bring:

• Have a sound understanding of how modern charities operate and a commitment to good charity governance and legal compliance

• Experience of team administration or supporting a senior executive 

• Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements with minimal supervision 

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior stakeholders

• Experience of Google Workspace/Google Suite and Google Gemini is desirable

• Experience of supporting and monitoring team plans and working with others to deliver against planned milestone

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 a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Attend the UK London office 2 days per week

• Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• Have a confidential space in which to work

Interviews will take place in person at our London Office’s on 17 August 2026.

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: Support Services Lead (Volunteer & Service Operations)

Fixed-term contract (12 months, with possibility of extension)

3 days a week (2.5 days considered for exceptional candidate)

Expected start date September 2026

£35,000 FTE (£21,000 for 3 days/week)

Location: Remote, with one working day per month in central London

About The Loss Foundation

Every year, thousands of adults across the UK turn to The Loss Foundation after the death of someone they love from cancer. At one of the hardest times in their lives, they find a safe place to be understood, connect with others who truly understand, and access specialist support.

Founded by clinical psychologists, The Loss Foundation is the UK's leading charity dedicated to cancer bereavement. Our evidence-informed services are delivered nationally through support groups, workshops, walks and a remarkable community of trained volunteers, ensuring more people can access compassionate support wherever they live. As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who wants to help shape the next chapter of our support services. You'll join a small, ambitious team where ideas are welcomed, initiative is encouraged and every person makes a meaningful contribution to helping us reach more bereaved people.

About the Role

This is a key operational role at the heart of The Loss Foundation's support services. You'll coordinate our programme of bereavement support events and act as the main point of contact for our extraordinary community of volunteers who give their time to ensure nobody faces cancer bereavement alone. We're entering an exciting period of growth. Over the next few years we're expanding our national support services, growing our volunteer community and investing in new ways to reach more bereaved people than ever before. This role will play an important part in making that happen.

Although the role doesn't include formal line management, you'll have real ownership of your area and the opportunity to shape how our services develop. This role would suit someone who enjoys creating structure, building relationships and making a meaningful difference as part of a small, ambitious team.

What Success Looks Like

In your first 3 months you will...

• Learn how our support services and volunteer programme operate.

• Become the main point of contact for volunteers, building trusted relationships with volunteers.

• Take ownership of coordinating our programme of support events.

• Become confident managing the charity's day-to-day operational processes independently.

• Identify at least one opportunity to improve our systems, volunteer experience or service delivery, and begin implementing agreed improvements.

By 6 months you will...

• Have implemented improvements to systems and operational processes.

• Be strengthening and developing the volunteer support cycle.

• Be using insight from volunteers and beneficiaries to continually strengthen our services.
   

By 12 months you will...

• Help shape how The Loss Foundation delivers and grows its support services.

• Lead volunteer recruitment and onboarding.

• Become a key member of a small team helping guide the charity through its next stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Event Coordination

You'll oversee the smooth delivery of The Loss Foundation's programme of support services, ensuring events are well organised, appropriately resourced and delivered to a high standard.

• Coordinate the charity's programme of support groups, workshops, walks and other services.

• Manage event logistics, volunteer allocation and communications.

• Ensure event information is accurate across our systems and website.

Volunteer Coordination & Experience

You'll be the main point of contact for our volunteer community, helping volunteers feel informed, valued and well supported.

• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, onboarding and rotas.

• Maintain volunteer records and day-to-day communications.

• Help shape and continually improve the volunteer experience.
   

Process & Systems Improvement

As we grow, you'll help build the operational systems that enable us to support more bereaved people efficiently and consistently.

• Improve systems, processes and automated workflows.

• Monitor service activity and maintain accurate operational data.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and support future growth.

Quality and Service Development

You'll help us continually strengthen our services through feedback and learning.

• Gather and review feedback from volunteers and beneficiaries.

• Recommend improvements to services and volunteer experience.

• Support the appropriate handling of complaints and safeguarding concerns.

About You

This role would suit someone who enjoys creating structure, building relationships and helping things run smoothly. You'll thrive in this role if you are -

• An excellent organiser who enjoys planning, coordinating and keeping projects on track.

• A warm, approachable communicator who enjoys supporting volunteers and working collaboratively.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and solving problems proactively.

• Experienced in event coordination, volunteer coordination or operational support.

• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a small, growing team.

• Motivated by The Loss Foundation's mission and committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality support.

What difference will you make?

You will sit at the heart of The Loss Foundation's support services, ensuring that thousands of people each year receive a warm, compassionate and well-coordinated experience at one of the most difficult times in their lives. By supporting our volunteers, strengthening our systems and helping the charity grow sustainably, you'll play a vital role in enabling us to reach many more people affected by bereavement in the years ahead.

To Apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview on the 3rd September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to get in touch.

This is a leadership role within User Voice’s Midlands team, managing our new flagship Leadership Academy, in partnership with Unlock, and our Lived Experience insights programme with NHS England (East & West Midlands).

The Leadership Academy is designed to create credible, recognised leadership pathways for people in prison and on release, and aims to develop resilient, confident, socially aware, and practically skilled leaders who can positively influence their environments, progress into employment, and contribute to systemic change. The Academy will run its first pilot at Peterborough Prison.

Our two NHS England programmes embed lived-experience insights directly into Health and Justice commissioning, procurement, and service evaluation. and supports a Lived Experience Panel who provide structured input to ensure services are informed by real experiences across the care pathway

The Project Manager will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of these initiatives, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and deliver meaningful impact for participants and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone experienced in leading complex projects and managing teams and partnerships.

Terms  & Conditions 

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Up to £40K dependant on experience
• Bank holidays plus 25 days holiday pro-rata.
• Probationary period: Six months
• You must be off community order / prison license

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer

North London Hospice has been caring for local people since 1984, providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people with life-limiting illnesses across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey, and increasingly within Camden and Islington.  Our services are completely free of charge however it now costs more than £16m a year to run our charity. We rely on the generosity of our community through donations and our shops to make up the shortfall in funding.

We're looking for a motivated and ambitious Corporate Partnerships Senior Officer to join our Fundraising Team and support the growth of an exciting and developing area of income generation.

Working alongside our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you'll help build and strengthen relationships with businesses across North London and beyond, helping to secure sustainable income that makes a real difference to the patients and families we support.

The Role

This is a newly created role within a growing team and offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship management, business development and creating engaging supporter experiences.

You'll play a key role in growing our portfolio of corporate supporters, identifying new opportunities, supporting partnership pitches, and ensuring our existing partners feel valued, engaged and inspired to continue supporting the hospice.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your fundraising career, develop new skills and work within a dynamic team while contributing to the development of an area with significant growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, ensuring an outstanding supporter experience and long-term engagement.

· Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager to identify and secure new business opportunities.

· Research prospective corporate partners and sectors.

· Help prepare compelling partnership proposals, pitches and cases for support.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective supporters.

· Work with colleagues across the Hospice to develop attractive products and opportunities for corporate supporters.

· Match potential supporters with projects and initiatives that align with their interests and objectives.

· Monitor developments and innovations across the fundraising sector and identify opportunities for implementation.

· Support the development and monitoring of budgets, income targets and KPIs.

· Ensure all activities comply with fundraising regulations, GDPR and Hospice policies.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, communications, retail, clinical services and other departments.

About you

We're looking for a confident, enthusiastic and relationship-focused individual who enjoys connecting with people and identifying opportunities.

You will have:

· Experience managing or supporting partnerships, customer relationships or client accounts.

· Experience delivering excellent supporter, customer or stakeholder journeys.

· Experience supporting business development activities, bids, pitches or partnership proposals.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.

· Confidence in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

· The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

· Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

· A positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.

· Confidence in making introductions and approaching prospective supporters.

Desirable:

· Experience of making cold approaches to prospective customers or supporters.

· Experience developing new products, campaigns or supporter initiatives.

· Experience managing budgets or performance indicators.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations and GDPR.

· Experience within the charity, healthcare or social care sectors.

· Knowledge of the North London business community.

· Understanding of the hospice sector.

Why join us?

By working at North London Hospice you will make a real difference to the lives of people affected by a life-limiting illness and their families. Our vision is to provide the best of life, at the end of life for everyone.

This role is a unique opportunity to build a growing corporate partnerships programme with significant potential. You'll join a passionate, supportive fundraising team and play a key role in helping North London Hospice continue providing exceptional care and support to patients and their loved ones.

We offer an attractive package of benefits, designed to support the health and wellbeing of everyone who works with us. In addition, we also offer comprehensive and unique learning development opportunities designed to give you the tools you need to succeed in your career at the hospice, whilst helping you to develop and achieve personal and professional growth. If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking, relationship building and commercial expertise to create meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

North London Hospice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with us.

About the role

This is a role for an experienced financial leader who can think strategically to ensure financial sustainability and resilience. You will enjoy being part of a mission driven team, be able to translate numbers into insight, and understand the importance of relationships, collaboration and trust.

Who We Are

Merton Connected strengthens the voluntary, community and faith sector and supports organisations across the borough through training, advice, volunteering and partnership building. We pioneered social prescribing in Merton, now embedded in every GP practice for over a decade, and deliver services including Healthwatch Merton, the Home Visits Library and Merton Giving, the borough’s place-based giving scheme. 

Our new 2025–2030 Strategy sets out a bold vision: A borough recognised for resilience, inclusion and community connection. To achieve this, we need strong internal foundations, and that includes a confident, people‑centred Finance Manager who can help us grow sustainably, work collaboratively, and prepare for the challenges facing the sector.

Our strategy commits us to being:

• A Convenor - bringing people together.
• A Capacity Builder - strengthening organisations.
• An Incubator - developing new ideas.
• An Amplifier - making community voices heard.

 To deliver this, we need financial leadership that is:

• Strategic but not disruptive
• Supportive, not siloed.
• Collaborative, not transactional
• Forward looking and resilient

You will help ensure Merton Connected remains financially strong, transparent, and sustainable for the future while maintaining excellent relationships with partners, funders, commissioners and community organisations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Strategic Financial Leadership

• Support long term financial planning, scenario modelling, and risk management, including exploring income diversification.
• Ensure financial systems remain proportionate, efficient, and aligned with our strategic pillars.
• Help the organisation prepare for sector wide challenges such as rising demand, funding pressures, and increased complexity.
• Support the Quarterly Finance Sub Committee Meetings and attend Board Meetings

 Annual Accounts and Audit

• Prepare year‑end accounts in line with the Charities SORP.
• Work closely with auditors to ensure a smooth, timely audit process.
• Draft the financial commentary for the Trustees’ Annual Report.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC.

Oversight of Day to Day Finance Operations

• Produce clear, accurate quarterly management accounts and cash flow forecasts with meaningful commentary.
• Work closely with the Assistant Accountant, providing them with support and direction.
• Maintain oversight of income, expenditure, payroll, reconciliations, and journals.
• Ensure robust tracking of restricted funds, project budgets, and grant reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.

 Building Strong Relationships Across the Organisation

• Work collaboratively with department leads, supporting them to understand budgets and forecasts.
• Communicate financial information to colleagues and the Board in a clear, supportive, and accessible way.
• Contribute to a positive, team‑centred culture that reflects our values of Empowering, Collaborative and Inclusive.

 Customer relations with partners and funders

• Provide timely, accurate financial information for commissioners, funders, and partners.
• Build confidence with stakeholders through professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness.
• Support collaborative funding bids, shared investment pathways, and partnership‑led projects - aligning with our Convenor and Incubator roles.

 Support innovation and organisational development

• Work with Head of Operations to develop and embed robust and effective financial systems
• Help us test new approaches, pilot ideas, and strengthen our internal resilience.
• Ensure financial systems support accurate and timely information, as well as innovation and collaboration.
• Contribute to business planning, strategic development, and organisational learning.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience producing management accounts and year‑end accounts in the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of restricted funds, project accounting, and the Charities SORP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to build trust with colleagues, trustees, and partners.
• A collaborative, team‑centred approach.
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate future challenges.
• Commitment to our values: Empowering, Collaborative, Inclusive.
• Ability to present reports to the Finance Sub Committee and Board
• Ability to represent the organisation with funders stakeholders when needed.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams and Sharepoint
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Desirable

• Experience in infrastructure, health, community, or multi funded charities.
• Familiarity with NHS/ICB (Integrated Care Board)  funded programmes or local authority contracts.
• Experience with cloud based accounting systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Understanding of the voluntary sector landscape and its emerging pressures.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

Someone who:

• Brings solid charity financial management and reporting experience.
• Enjoys being part of a friendly, purpose‑driven team.
• Communicates well with non‑finance colleagues.
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on oversight.
• Values relationships as much as spreadsheets.
• Wants to help build a more resilient, connected, and inclusive Merton