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Director, Home-Start London
Lead. Innovate. Transform Families’ Lives.
Are you a visionary leader with the drive to make a real impact? Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything you do? Join us as our next Director!
Home-Start London is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director to lead our charity and drive the growth of our family support network across the capital. This is an opportunity to lead a forward-thinking organisation helping to empower families through vital community support.
Location: Home-based
Salary: £50-55,000
Type: Permanent
Hours: 4 days per week (28 hours). Hours can be worked flexibly.
About Home-Start London
We have a big ambition: to ensure that no parent in London feels alone and every child has the best start in life. Our network of 16 local Home-Start charities in the capital provides volunteer-led home visiting, group and other support to parents and carers with young children facing challenges such as social isolation, mental health difficulties, and poverty. Our work focuses on building new partnerships and securing funding, facilitating shared learning and more coordinated services, and amplifying the voices of disadvantaged families with young children to drive wider change. We are part of the national Home-Start movement.
About the role
As Director, you will be the public face of an impactful and dynamic charity. You will ensure successful delivery of our strategy and lead on developing new partnerships that build financial sustainability of the charity and grow support for our wider network. Working with your small but mighty team and Home-Start staff and trustees across London, you will ensure we provide quality support to our network that drives increased impact. Your professional development and growth will be well supported.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and inspire – Be the public face of our impactful charity, shaping strategic direction and acting as a key advocate and spokesperson.
- Drive growth – Identify funding opportunities, promote collaboration, and build new partnerships.
- Oversee strategy and operations – Ensure good governance, robust financial management, and effective implementation of policy and plans.
- Innovate and evolve – Respond to new opportunities and challenges with creativity and resiliance to drive sustainability and impact.
About you
To thrive in this role, you will be a highly collaborative leader with experience in a senior role. You will be a brilliant networker and communicator, able to inspire and build trusted relationships. You will be a strategic thinker who can balance big picture vision with the practicalities of running a small charity. You will be a skilled fundraiser with a track record of securing income from a range of sources and you will be a passionate champion for families with young children in London.
Inclusion matters
At Home-Start London we believe that equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to achieving our purpose. We encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and fair selection process.
Don't meet every single requirement? Who does! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we'd love you to apply anyway. If you’d like to, then give us a call for a confidential conversation about the role and/or how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you.
How to apply
See job pack for full details. To apply for this role, please click the "quick apply" button below. You will be asked to provide a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages).
Closing date for applications is Monday 28th April.
First round interviews will be held w/c 5th May.
Second round interviews will be held w/c 12th May.
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London – 3 days per week (Hybrid)
Permanent
£27,500 p.a. pro rata
About us:
Pragya is a non-profit development organisation committed to poverty relief and social justice in south Asia and east Africa. Our programmes span agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and green energy; water, sanitation and health; education; empowerment of women and minorities; and disaster management We aim at transformational change at the grassroots, focusing on marginalised communities in Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Kenya. We envision marginalised communities living dignified lives free from poverty and injustice, fully enjoying the benefits of development in a manner harmonious with cultural heritage and the natural environment, through sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in challenging environments.
The role:
This role offers the chance to work with a global NGO, providing valuable experience in tackling key global development challenges, along with hands-on involvement with project and partnership management systems, grant tracking processes, and an opportunity to contribute to the development of impactful programmes. It provides exposure to the operations of an International NGO, invested in community-led holistic solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our times. You would enhance your knowledge and experience of the charity sector funding landscape in the UK and internationally. You would significantly expand your practical knowledge of project delivery and monitoring in diverse areas of international development such as water and sanitation, prevention of violence against women, food security and nutrition, rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and community disaster resilience. You would write about our projects for funding applications and project reports, blog posts, newsletters etc. You would have the chance to network with other NGOs and funders at events and international development conferences. You may have the opportunity to travel to south Asia or Africa for project evaluation or conferences / networking, subject to funding. As you gain experience, there may be scope for you to contribute to project design.
You will be working in a friendly, professional environment There may be opportunity to increase hours to full-time subject to funding.
Person specification:
You would research potential funding partners, write grant applications, and manage successful partnerships, including trusts, foundations, corporate groups, and statutory sources. Some charity-sector fundraising experience is desirable.. The ability to draft inspiring narratives for different audiences, as well as creating programme budgets using spreadsheets are crucial aspects to this role.. You would research and attend relevant events and identify other such opportunities to promote Pragya’s work, to network, and to learn about the latest research and trends in international development. You would contribute to Pragya’s social media posts, campaigns, and the charity’s administrative needs. A basic lf knowledge of video editing and media tools like Canva would be an advantage.
The UK branch of Pragya is a small team; the ideal candidate would be a self-starter, capable of managing their own work load. Those passionate about working in international development are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates who would anticipate being able to make at least a two-year commitment.
Key specifications:
Essential
· A degree qualification with at least 2:1 or equivalent
· Fluent English with excellent writing skills
· Strong verbal communication and ability to represent Pragya at public events
· Basic knowledge of on-line communication platforms and media tools
· Proactive approach, ability to manage own workload, happy to work alone
· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
· Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and good internet research skills
· Demonstrable interest in International Development
Desirable
· A degree in a relevant, essay-based discipline
· Fundraising experience from trusts / foundations / corporates
· Experience of using cloud-based donor management software (Salesforce, Oracle, CRM)
· Understanding of the issues Pragya works to address
· Prior travel to any of Pragya’s project-delivery countries
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Pragya is not able to sponsor visa applications either to commence or to continue employment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post may require that you be subject to criminal records disclosure. Appointment will include a six-month probationary period.
Pragya is an equal opportunities employer. Charity no. 1082476
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant to Global Directors (Fundraising and COO)
Location: HQ, Godalming UK (Hybrid working x2 days per week in the office: Tuesdays & Thursdays preferred)
Job Type: Permanent – Part-time 0.8 FTE (4 days / 30 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £33,000 FTE (depending upon skills and experience)
Are you an experienced administrator, who excels in providing high-level support at Director level, managing complex schedules, and coordinating impactful events? If so, our client want to hear from you.
About The Organisation
Our client is a leading global animal welfare organisation dedicated to ending factory farming. They were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. They have achieved bans on some of the most inhumane practices including barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Their corporate engagement work has led to commitments that benefit over 3 billion animals with better lives every year.
Their approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of their food. They are driven by a passion for animal welfare and global food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.
Their international headquarters are in Godalming, Surrey, UK, with team members in 14 countries on four Continents, including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.
About the Role
As their Executive Assistant to the Global Director of Fundraising and the COO, you will play a crucial role in supporting their global leadership team. You will manage complex diaries, handle correspondence, assist with financial processes, coordinate travel, and arrange events and meetings, both at HQ and internationally. This is a multifaceted role where you’ll be ensuring seamless operations and effective communication, helping the Directors meet their strategic objectives.
You will also assist with project administration and maintain accurate records in our systems (e.g., Salesforce), contributing to our overall operational effectiveness. You will be expected to maintain confidentiality, and work flexibly to meet the needs of the role, including occasional out-of-office support for events.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be highly organised, with proven experience managing multiple complex schedules, and coordinating a variety of tasks, with outstanding attention to detail. You should be comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative approach is key, as you will be working with various teams across the organization, and internationally. Strong administrative skills are essential, as well as experience supporting senior leadership. You will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as CRM systems such as Salesforce.
Flexibility is key, as the role requires occasional travel and out-of-hours support for events and meetings. A proactive, methodical, and adaptable approach to tasks is essential.
Why Should you Apply?
You’ll be part of a dedicated team working toward a world where farmed animals are treated with respect, and sustainable farming practices thrive. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the fight to end factory farming globally.
Join their team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:
• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
• MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking,
• Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme.
• Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
• Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
• Premium Subscription to Calm App
To Apply:
If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Application Information:
Cut-off date: 15th April 2025
1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 23rd or 25th April 2025
2nd Stage (Teams or Face to Face at HQ) Interviews (with Task): 1st May 2025
No agencies please.
In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Our client is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within their organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
You may also have experience in the following: Administrator, Executive Assistant; Executive Coordinator; Executive Office Manager; Executive office coordinator, Project Management; Education coordinator; Partnerships; Engagement, Personal Assistant Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, Business support Admin, Project Compliance, Asset Management, Business Support Officer, Operations Coordinator, Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Support
REF-220602
Portfolio Manager (FTC) X 2
£44,353 - £47,197 pa
City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation
This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.
We are recruiting 2 Portfolio Managers on fixed term contracts.
Purpose of Job
The Portfolio Manager will play a key role in the success of the team responsible for Comic Relief’s funding programme focused on tackling the effects of poverty.
The Portfolio Manager will hold direct responsibility for a number of investments with Funded Partners, both in the UK and internationally, ensuring excellent grant making practice, and be responsible for managing funding calls.
The Portfolio Manager will regularly collaborate within the team and across the organisation to support Comic Relief’s overall objectives.
Interviews are expected to take place between the 22-25th of April 2025
Key responsibilities:
- Funding management and relationships
- Manage assigned funding portfolios and relationships with funded partners, ensuring that the portfolio is managed in a timely and responsive way, using Comic Relief's (CR's) systems and processes.
- Manage all requirements, such as narrative, financial and risk reporting, collaborating across the funding team and wider Comic Relief as appropriate.
- Work with the Assurance and Finance teams to ensure ongoing compliance across the portfolio with legal requirements, our grant conditions, reporting requirements and best practice.
- Ensure or contribute to donor reporting and other information needs for external and internal use, such as information about our funded work and our partners.
Cross team/organization/sector collaboration
- Coordinate with other funding team colleagues, including supporting other funding programmes when needed.
- Work with the Partnerships Team to support strong relationships with existing and potential co-funding partners, including corporates and/or trusts, foundations and institutions, and support proposal development, reporting and other requirements.
- Work collaboratively across CR to support storytelling around CR's impact.
- Contribute to internal communications regarding the work of the Effects of Poverty team and the wider Funding Team.
- Represent CR with strategic partners and co-funders, in relevant networks, and at external events.
General
- Develop a basic understanding of all areas of social change that are prioritised by CR.
- Manage the work of consultants and other contractors as required.
- Communicate in an open, honest and transparent way with funding applicants, funded partners and funding partners.
- Ensure that, when applicable, people with lived or learned experience are actively engaged with our work, contributing to the design and decision-making process of our funding portfolios.
- Embed effective ways of working that contribute to the de-colonization of philanthropy.
Some travel (including some international) will be required in this role.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Experience and knowledge working closely with funder partners and donors for social change.
- Experience of managing large or complex grants, within a donor and / or an implementing organisation.
- Experience of managing donor reporting.
- A good understanding of developing, implementing and evaluating programmes.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a strong planner, with flexibility to navigate the unexpected.
- An understanding or lived experience of social injustice, and commitment to EDI and tackling social injustice and prejudice.
- Personal and effective relationship builder with ability to nurture trust and respect in relationships, and cross-functional / collaborative working
- Analytical thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make appropriate and effective decisions.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of managing restricted donor income (e.g. from government or other institutions, trusts or foundations).
Perks and benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Work from home option
- Life Insurance
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency leave
- Sabbatical Opportunities
- Professional development
- Mentoring/coaching
- Paid volunteer days
- Payroll giving
- Salary sacrifice
- Team social events
- Extracurricular clubs
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing: 12:00pm, 8th Apr 2025 GMT
Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
Disability Confident Employer
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions.
Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with our client to help them recruit for a new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to join their team. The organisation is a leading international charity committed to delivering life-saving and life-changing interventions to some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative programming in health and nutrition, livelihoods and education, the charity goes to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.
Today the organisation is a team of over 3,500 highly skilled and dedicated professionals from 50 countries who share an exceptional depth and diversity of experience.
This role is offered on a flexible 3-year fixed term contract basis paying a salary between £59,784 to £66,427 (London) or £55,240 to £61,378 (Belfast) per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements available at their London or Belfast offices.
The post holder will lead the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, which includes Corporate and Foundations and Major Donor fundraising and has close relationships with teams across the UK and the organisation's team based in Dublin. They will identify new opportunities and deliver sustainable income growth. They will set the vision and strategy for the newly formed team, they will lead and coach the team, they will manage and inspire senior stakeholders, including staff, trustees and senior volunteers and they will develop long-term relationships with donors and prospects.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in high value partnerships in a charitable context, including 6 and 7 figure gifts. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable experience of writing effective fundraising strategies, across a range of fundraising streams, including Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, to achieve significant income growth. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of High Value fundraising in an International Development context and experience of working within a global fundraising environment.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib or Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Director of Partnerships
Are you successful in securing high-value corporate partnerships and scaling income streams?
We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Director of Partnerships to lead corporate engagement and drive income growth for a national charity supporting care-experienced young people.
Position: Director of Partnerships
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Location: Hybrid - Head Office at Crewe Hall, Crewe
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Monday 21st April
Interviews (first stage): Tuesday 6th May - Afternoon onwards - Online
Interviews (second stage): Tuesday 13th May 2025 - in person
You are invited to join the Director of Partnerships online briefing on Tuesday 15th April 2025 12:00-12:45pm
About the Role
This newly created role reports directly to the CEO and is instrumental in shaping and executing the charity’s first-ever structured corporate engagement strategy. You will be responsible for developing key business relationships, securing strategic partnerships, generating opportunities for young people and sustainable income streams to support their mission.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing a Corporate Partnerships Strategy – Creating the vision, framework, and tools to establish a best-in-class function.
• Building High-Impact Relationships – Engaging corporate partners to align with their CSR and ESG objectives.
• Driving Revenue Growth – Securing funding through sponsorships, commercial collaborations and grants.
• Leading Negotiations & Contract Management – Managing partnerships from inception to execution.
• Overseeing Fundraising Activities – Working alongside our bid-writing service to maximise income opportunities.
• Scaling for Long-Term Success – Laying the foundation for a sustainable and scalable partnerships model.
This is an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up, creating transformational partnerships that make a lasting impact.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record in securing high-value partnerships. You will have:
• A strong background in corporate partnerships or business development
• An entrepreneurial mindset – someone who thrives in building something new.
• Strategic and commercial acumen – the ability to see the big picture while driving hands-on execution.
• Excellent relationship-building skills – confident engaging with FTSE 100 boardrooms and young people alike.
• A passion for social change – a genuine belief in empowering young people leaving care.
Charity sector experience is beneficial but not essential – we welcome candidates from corporate, sales, and commercial partnership backgrounds.
About the Organisation
Leaving care at 16-18 can be daunting. Many young people face isolation, housing instability, and unemployment. The charity works with Local Authorities to enable them to provide essential support so that young people can transition successfully into independent living. Since 2015, the House Project community has grown to 950 young people, with 515 securing stable housing without a single eviction or tenancy breakdown.
NHP have a strong reputation in the public sector and are now ready to expand corporate partnerships to create new opportunities and ensure long-term sustainability.
Other roles you may have experience in could include:
Head of Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Business Development Director, Head of Fundraising, CSR Manager, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Commercial Partnerships Director, etc.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know.
The charity is committed to safeguarding young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.
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Sue Ryder supports people at the most difficult times of their lives
This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the SGN Safe and Warm programme at Sue Ryder working collaboratively across the charity with colleagues in Healthcare, Retail, Marcomms and Fundraising.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer you will project manager this new programme that aims to raise awareness of fuel poverty and its impact on people who are critically ill or grieving and provide over 5000 people in the Southeast of England with information and support relating to fuel poverty, CO safety and the Priorities Services Register.
You will provide inspirational leadership to the project group and key staff, driving the delivery of this new partnership according to the contract with SGN, achieving the outcomes set out by SGN, and ensuring monthly reporting is accurate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project manage and drive delivery of the SGN Safe and Warm programme to ensure delivery is on track, highlight issues and work with colleagues to find solutions
- Willing and able to travel within the project’s footprint area to visit retail stores and service locations.
- Attend SGN partnership meetings to strengthen relationships
- Network with partner organisations involved in the programme
- Explore opportunities for cross-referral and collaboration to enhance the programme’s impact
- Facilitate and administrate (where needed) steering group and programme meetings
- Prepare monthly outcome reports in accordance with the funders format and qualitative and case study material
- Keep all relevant documentation and reports up to date and accessible to stakeholders including managing access and content
- Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to help develop the relationship with SGN
- Line manages the Programme Coordinator
You will have
- Highly developed project management skills, ideally gained within the not-for-profit or energy sectors
- Highly organised and used to working under pressure, prioritising activities to deliver high quality outputs and meet the required deadlines
- Influencing skills at all levels with the ability to build strong relationships, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
- High level of attention to detail, with the skills to deliver high quality written and numerical updates and analysis
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience of writing presentations, reports, minutes and risk logs
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date:7th April 2025
Interview date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a sufficient amount of candidates is received
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
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Youth Business International (YBI) seeks an accomplished new-business specialist with proven success securing six and seven-figure partnerships to develop innovative and strategic partnership proposals.
About the role.
YBI is seeking a senior new business development specialist who can utilise a qualified pipeline to secure six and seven-figure partnerships. The candidate will also work cross-functionally to develop innovative and strategic partnership proposals to take to market. This is a delivery-focused contract role for up to 12 months and will suit an accomplished business development specialist.
The role will focus on two key areas:
- Delivering income for YBI’s global operations:
- Secure a minimum of £1.5 million of core funding for YBI’s global operations for 2025-26
- Develop multi-year funding opportunities via partnerships with corporates, philanthropy and other funding sources that deliver further, significant contribution to YBI’s global operations for 2026-2028
- Lead generation and cultivation:
- Significantly increase outreach and cultivation of new business opportunities including corporate and philanthropic partnerships
- Increase new business conversion rates to deliver short and medium-term funding
- Identify and qualify new prospective funding partners
Who we are looking for.
We seek an accomplished business development specialist who is tenacious and talented at securing six and seven-figure multi-year partnerships with corporate partners in an international context. Building on an impressive roster of funders that include JP Morgan, Google, Standard Chartered and Accenture, there is significant scope for the incumbent to secure transformational funding that will impact the lives of thousands of young entrepreneurs across multiple geographies.
You will have proven experience in identifying, engaging, and securing bespoke multi-year corporate and/or philanthropic partnerships at the six and seven-figure level, building a new business pipeline and successfully securing new income, and working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The role reports to the CEO and will work cross-functionally across the directorate and report regularly to the to the Baord.
You will be given freedom to focus on partnership development with the resource support of a team without line management responsibilities.
If you are a strategic, proactive and resilient relationship builder who is confident engaging with senior stakeholders across the private sector, with a vision for securing global strategic partnerships with proven impact, please get in touch.
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Position: Director of Development
Location: Leuchie House, North Berwick (Hybrid)
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (Depending on Experience. Negotiable)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Flexible)
About Leuchie
Leuchie is the national respite charity giving families a break from the physical and emotional responsibilities of caring for a loved one. The charity is dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with a neurological condition such as MS, MND, Parkinson’s and stroke through short respite breaks and outreach services. The expert team work to transform lives by improving health, enabling independence, and tackling loneliness.
Leuchie provides a range of settings that suit the health needs and circumstances of the individual and their family. These include short breaks with 24-hour nursing and care, therapies, social activities and outings at Leuchie House, accessible self-catering accommodation for all the family or regular at-home support.
Through innovative partnership working and research, Leuchie is reimagining the delivery of respite as a way of meeting wider health and social care outcomes for the families it supports.
Dorothy is 98 and a carer for her 68 year old son Robert who has multiple sclerosis. This is what Leuchie means to her-“It gives me a rest and some peace. It also helps me carry on by having something to look forward to.”
There is a growing need to support those living with a neurological condition and their families that Leuchie is determined to respond to. The charity currently supports around 500 families, just like Dorothy and Robert, each year, and has a strategic intent to positively impact ten times as many lives by 2030.
Director of Development Role
The charity is looking for a new Director of Development to join its senior leadership team and take ownership of its fundraising and communications functions. Leuchie is looking for someone with deep knowledge of both these areas through a senior fundraising or business development career. You will be expert at writing growth strategies and have led a team to deliver success. Leuchie has huge potential to increase its support from high net worth individuals and corporate partnerships so you will need to be particularly knowledgeable about these channels.
You should have experience working with a Board of Trustees/Management to achieve your strategic goals as well as providing Board reports for your department. You will need to be an outstanding communicator at all levels.
You will be committed to developing and supporting the Head of Fundraising to lead the team to success.
It goes without saying that you will need to be fully aligned with Leuchie’s vision, mission and values.
In return you will work with an outstanding leadership team and impressive Board. You will have the full support of the CEO. This is a warm and welcoming organisation which has a wonderful culture.
If you feel that this role matches your skills and experience and you’d love to be part of the Leuchie journey, then please read the full candidate pack which we will send you if you contact Bruce Tait Associates.
Closing Date: Sunday 6 April
First Stage Interview Date: Thursday 17 April at Leuchie House
Second Stage Interview Date: Friday 18 April in Edinburgh
This search is being conducted for Leuchie by BTA. Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,416 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.
Job Summary
Would you like to join our dynamic Philanthropy & Partnerships team to help drive high value income to support more people in communities across England? With a new strategy about to be launched, we are looking to really maximise our fundraising over the coming years. As Prospect Researcher, you will play an integral role in the success of the team helping to grow and monitor a strong pipeline of prospects across trusts, corporates and philanthropy. You will also create a roadmap for prospect research, implementing systems which support fundraisers to secure income for a range of projects.
About You
- Significant experience of undertaking research and due diligence checks within a charity or commercial setting
- Evidence of the ability to develop and manage strong and positive working relationships across an organisation
- Experience of creating, implementing and leading a successful new system or process, ideally within prospect research
- Proven ability to proactively seek and identify new prospects as well as producing high-quality prospect research on these individuals, companies and foundations
- Experience of using databases and producing data-driven management information reports
About the Role
- Lead the creation of a new prospect research roadmap working alongside team managers and Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) to ensure the work of the Prospect Researcher is meeting the objectives of each team.
- Manage the prospect research function within fundraising to support fundraisers to maximise income from prospective and existing donors
- Carry out due diligence and ethical reviews on prospective donors in line with St John’s ethical fundraising policy
- Carry out network mapping of key stakeholders, prospects and supporters to identify connections.
- Prepare and present research findings and relevant analysis to internal key stakeholders.
- Identify philanthropic, corporate, trust and statutory prospects and funding opportunities to develop P&P pipelines
- Conduct meetings with team to track progress and make recommendations to move prospects through the pipeline
- Work with colleagues to create efficient processes to refer prospective opportunities and monitor progress
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Join our thriving fundraising team to help develop and deliver effective marketing plans for individual giving and grow income through fundraising appeals and campaigns.
Direct Marketing Coordinator
Location: This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of office-based and home-working. Proximity to Aylesbury is essential, as the postholder will be required to attend the office a minimum of once a week and more frequently during the induction period as needed for meetings or to meet the needs of the role.
Hours: Full time or substantial part time
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience (pro-rata for part time hours)
Contract: Permanent
Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive team? Are you looking to build your direct marketing career in fundraising and the charity sector?
We are looking for someone to join our Fundraising team to help us deliver direct marketing appeals and campaigns to generate sustainable growth across the Charity’s individual giving income streams, including Individuals, Regular Giving, Appeals, In Memory, Legacies and Gift Aid.
Applicants will have a can-do attitude, strong creative and copywriting skills, a keen eye for detail and great data analysis skills. You’ll need to be a warm and empathetic communicator to build engagement with the Charity’s donors, most of whom have been directly affected by lymphoma.
This is the perfect role for someone who has:
- Experience of working in a fundraising, marketing or communications role
- Excellent creative skills, with the ability to write persuasive and emotive copy
- Solid IT skills, and experience of using digital tools, platforms or databases.
Lymphoma Action is an employer of choice, with staff receiving excellent benefits such as life assurance, an employee assistance programme, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and enhanced entitlements to sick pay and paternity/maternity leave.
We are the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. We’ve been providing expert information and wide-ranging support for more than 35 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. We have developed a great working culture that focuses on our key values, as well as prioritising a creative, inclusive and supportive environment.
Please note that applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: Friday 11 April, 12pm
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 24 April in Aylesbury
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
HUMEN, a groundbreaking charity preventing men from suffering in silence and dying too young, is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer in London to build upon the transformative work of our visionary founder CEO, River Hawkins.
Job Purpose
The CEO will lead HUMEN into its next phase of growth, expanding our reach and impact in providing safe spaces for men to talk, listen, and connect. You will be responsible for driving our mission forward with innovation and productivity. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in securing substantial funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies well as a strong background in advertising and marketing.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record in securing substantial funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies, including experience with digital campaigns and online giving platform. Exceptional expertise in advertising and marketing is essential, with a focus on creating viral social media content and implementing multi-channel digital marketing initiatives.
Innovation will be key, as the ideal candidate should be able to pioneer the use of technology to scale our impact, such as leveraging artificial intelligence for fundraising and engagement. A strong grasp of data analytics and digital trends will be necessary to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving charitable sector.
The new CEO should be a tech-savvy leader, comfortable with emerging digital trends and platforms, and able to drive digital transformation across the organisation. This includes understanding the potential of technologies like blockchain for transparent donation tracking and exploring innovative concepts such as virtual reality experiences for donor engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a bold strategic plan to scale HUMEN's impact across the UK
- Expand The HUMEN Space 1-1
- Cultivate partnerships with corporate entities, public figures, and other charities to amplify our message
Fundraising and Marketing
- Spearhead innovative fundraising campaigns that capture public attention and drive significant revenue growth
- Develop high-profile, multi-channel marketing initiatives that challenge societal norms around masculinity and mental health
- Create viral social media content that resonates with our target audience and increases engagement
Operational Excellence
As part of a small team, the CEO must be comfortable with getting involved in all aspects of the organisation's operations, including:
- Maintaining a flexible approach to work, ready to step in wherever needed
- Performing administrative tasks when necessary
- Manage a small team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of innovation and compassion
- Ensure financial sustainability through diverse income streams and prudent financial management
- Maintain the highest standards of governance and compliance
Essential Experience
- Proven track record of leading a fast-growing organisation, preferably in the charity sector
- Exceptional skills in advertising, marketing, and fundraising, with demonstrable success in creating high-impact campaigns
- Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets
- Experience in building and nurturing corporate partnerships
Personal Qualities
- Visionary leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others
- Creative thinker with a flair for developing attention-grabbing initiatives
- Passionate advocate for men's mental health and wellbeing
- Excellent communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences
About HUMEN and River Hawkins
HUMEN was founded by the River Hawkins who has revolutionised the approach to men's mental health. Through his innovative vision, HUMEN has created a preventative and non-clinical space for men to connect, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and mental health support.
The successful candidate will build upon River's groundbreaking work, which includes:
- Expanding The HUMEN Space 1-1, a unique model for men's mental health support
- Producing powerful and innovative campaigns featuring high-profile individuals discussing men's mental health
- Creating a movement that values inner health as much as outer health for men
- Fundraising a minimum of £600,000, with a 15% increase year on year
What We're Looking For
- We seek a leader who can match River Hawkins' innovative spirit and take HUMEN to new heights. The ideal candidate will:
- Launch daring campaigns that spark national conversations about men's mental health
- Create unexpected collaborations with brands and public figures to reach new audiences
- Develop immersive experiences that challenge perceptions and drive engagement
- Pioneer the use of technology to scale our impact and reach men in new ways
Fundraising Expertise
- The ideal CEO for HUMEN should possess:
- Extensive experience in leading and executing successful fundraising campaigns
- A strong network of potential donors, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners
- Proficiency in diverse fundraising methods, including digital campaigns, events, and major gift solicitation
Key Fundraising Responsibilities
- Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure HUMEN's financial sustainability and growth
- Personally engage in high-level donor cultivation and solicitation
- Oversee the creation of compelling fundraising materials and campaigns that resonate with HUMEN's mission
Demonstrated Fundraising Success
- The candidate should be able to showcase:
- A history of meeting or exceeding ambitious fundraising targets
- Experience in diversifying funding streams to create a robust and resilient financial foundation
- Success in securing major gifts and establishing long-term partnerships with significant donors
The ideal candidate will lead by example, showing that no task is beneath them and fostering a collaborative, all-hands-on-deck culture within the organisation. While this role is hybrid and primarily remote, we are a London-based charity, and the successful candidate must be based in London to attend in-person meetings and events as required. This hands-on approach will be crucial in maintaining HUMEN's agility and efficiency as it grows and expands its impact. By prioritising solid fundraising experience and innovative campaigning, HUMEN can ensure its next CEO will not only continue the visionary work of River Hawkins but also secure the financial resources necessary to expand the charity's impact on men's mental health across the UK and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to lead a charity at the forefront of men's mental health, building on an exceptional foundation to create lasting change in society.
London Based Candidate Required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Celebrity and Ambassador Coordinator to develop, manage and delivery the Celebrity and Ambassador programme.
The Role:
• The Celebrity and Ambassador Programme Co-ordinator dedicated to making a difference for the UK’s woods and trees.
• Working closely with other programme leads, this role engages key stakeholders, facilitates excellent stewardship, and builds strong relationships between celebrities, ambassadors, and the Woodland Trust.
• The primary focus areas include updating and engaging Ambassadors and Celebrity contacts with the work of the Trust, developing inspiring content for the group to share and providing top-notch account management for key supporters.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham will be required at least once per month.
• This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You’ll be a confident self-starter who enjoys using their own initiative and building relationships.
• You’ll have an eye for detail and the ability to adapt your message or approach to get the best response from potential partners.
• You’ll be resilient and determined when building relationships, having the patience and professionalism to build and grow a connection from scratch.
• Along with having a genuine passion for woodlands and the outdoors you will ideally have experience in key account management/key client stewardship or in a major donor fundraising environment.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence or the ability to travel. Some overnight stays may be required.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed.
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 29th and 30th April 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SMART CJS is seeking a skilled and experienced Trusts and Foundations Bid Writer to play a key role in generating income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of writing successful funding applications and identifying new opportunities that align with SMART’s strategic goals in tackling homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals in Bedford and the surrounding area.
This is an exciting time to join SMART CJS as we grow and respond to new funding opportunities. The role is primarily home-based, so the successful candidate must be able to work independently and manage their time effectively. Given the nature of our work, personal resilience is also important, as some of the stories and case studies used in funding applications can be emotionally challenging. The role will come with realistic targets.
Main Purpose of the Role
To identify, write, and submit compelling, well-researched and tailored funding applications to trusts, foundations, and relevant grant-giving bodies. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, Head of Business, and operational teams to gather information, write bids, and track progress of submissions, ensuring SMART CJS meets income targets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising and Bid Writing
- Research and identify suitable grant and funding opportunities from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
- Write and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals in line with SMART’s strategic priorities.
- Work collaboratively with service leads and frontline teams to gather accurate, up-to-date data and service information for applications.
- Tailor applications to funder requirements and priorities, ensuring persuasive storytelling and alignment with SMART’s mission.
- Manage a pipeline of applications and submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and income targets are tracked.
- Maintain and build relationships with key funders, providing timely reports and updates on grant-funded work.
- Work to realistic targets and KPIS and be able to feedback on these.
2. Organisational Development and Support
- Contribute to the strategic development of SMART’s income generation plans.
- Support development of strong internal bid and grant management systems, including templates, case studies, and project reporting tools.
- Monitor success rates and provide monthly reporting on funding performance to the Head of Business.
- Represent SMART CJS at funding briefings, webinars, and networking opportunities where appropriate.
3. Other Responsibilities
- Participate in SMART’s performance management and appraisal process.
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the Head of Business or CEO.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential (E) / Desirable (D)
Minimum 2 years’ experience writing successful funding bids for a charity or not-for-profit organisation E
Proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources E
Experience developing compelling cases for support and storytelling E
Experience working with service delivery teams to gather evidence and data E
Knowledge of the homelessness, housing, or social care sector D
Experience using grant portals or CRM/fundraising databases D
Project management experience or qualification D
Excellent written and verbal communication skills E
Strong time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines E
Highly organised and detail-oriented E
Ability to work independently, using initiative in a home-based role E
Personal resilience and emotional maturity to work with sensitive and sometimes distressing subject matter E
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion E
About you
You are a confident and experienced bid writer with a proven track record of securing funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory sources. Your writing is compelling, clear, and rooted in evidence—able to turn service data and case studies into powerful narratives that align with funder priorities.
Organised and self-motivated, you thrive in a home-based role where you can manage your own workload and juggle multiple deadlines with ease. You’re skilled at collaborating with service teams to extract the information you need, and you bring emotional maturity and resilience to the table when working with sensitive content.
Whether you're identifying new funding opportunities, building strong funder relationships, or supporting SMART CJS’s strategic goals, you are driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing homelessness and complex challenges. You’re not just a great writer—you’re a passionate advocate for change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting struggling children and eager to be part of a friendly and supportive team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
At TLG, we’re continually on the lookout for exceptional people to journey with us and join our vision. As a member of our Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Team, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the charity's reach across the UK. Our team is dedicated to engaging with churches, supporters, corporates, and charitable trusts, fostering partnerships that will enable TLG to continue to transform the lives of thousands of children in the years to come.
This crucial role involves managing, overseeing and ensuring the quality control of data records and processing, including financial data, related to our extensive network of supporters and churches. You will serve as the first point of contact for our supporters, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and driven to execute tasks efficiently. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be responsible for clearly conveying TLG’s vision, inspiring supporters to join our regular giving scheme and increase their level of giving as ‘Hope Givers’.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (part time available for the right candidate)
Closing Date: Friday 18th April
Initial Interviews: Tuesday 29th April – Online
Final Interviews: Friday 9th May – at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire