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Mid and North East Essex Mind have a brand-new role and an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven to achieve results and has demonstrable experience in fundraising and developing outstanding relationships with donors and fundraisers.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure the development and growth of the charity in line with objectives and income aspirations outlined in our new strategic and operational plans.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing the charity fundraising strategy across all income streams including community, events and corporate, training, grants and trusts, supporting the growth of the organisation along with services delivered across both Mid and North East Essex – leading and motivating a small team.

An essential requirement of this role will be developing beneficial and lasting relationships across Mid and North East Essex with our valued supporters, donors’ community groups, businesses and peers in other organisations continually raising the profile of the organisation and championing all aspects of the charity’s work.

We are happy for some hybrid working, however this role will require considerable travel within the Mid and North East Essex footprint, so you will have a Full UK driving license and own transport.

Come and join us and help us to offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone.

We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees.  This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme. 

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.

The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for a Records Manager who wants to make a difference.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK’s leading community funder to lead on our records management and information assets approach.

We are looking for a colleague who has experience and understanding of applying Records Management principles and standards ideally in a public sector setting.  This is a role you can make your own to build a meaningful framework and an engaged colleague culture on managing our records and information assets.

Particularly focus areas for the role will be:

• ensuring we have an up-to-date Information Asset Register that is user-friendly and easy to maintain
• evolving and implementing our data retention policy 
• establishing and rolling out a user-friendly classification and marking system for our documents
• Evolving our archiving policy and practice with the National Archives and other external organisations we work with to best manage our digital and historic paper records.

This is a rewarding role for anyone who enjoys relationship-building and influencing colleagues at all levels to drive positive change; you will work with every team across The National Lottery Community Fund, and with our network of Information Assets delegates, to help us get the most out of our information assets and ensure we are a good custodian of our information. 

This is also a great role for a strategic thinker who enjoys a good mix of big-picture-thinking and an attention to detail. You’ll have strong planning and organisational skills and experience and confidence using IT systems for managing information, particularly Microsoft Office 365 (M365).

You will be part of our friendly Legal and Information Governance team, reporting into the Head of Legal and Information Governance Services.  This is a hybrid-working role with a good balance between travelling to our offices UK-wide to engage with colleagues and team and autonomous working from home.

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in January 2025

Location: We have a flexible approach to working and work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.

Essential criteria

• Experience of designing and implementing records management strategies and systems
• Experience of using IT systems for managing information (particularly M365)
• A sound understanding of Records Management principles and best practice and knowledge of Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation
• Experience of influencing, relationship-building and training colleagues and an ability to prioritise effectively
• Experience of working within cross-organisation teams and a strategic and solutions-focused approach

Desirable criteria

• Relevant experience gained within a public sector setting or a similar environment
• Qualification in records or information management and/or accreditation by a relevant professional body.
• Experience working in a complex environment with multiple and sometimes competing priorities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Title: Finance and Support Services Manager

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Contract: Two-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers are currently seeking an experienced Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) to oversee and supervise the development, co-ordination, and management of Sightsavers' finance and administration in the Uganda Country office.

As the FSSM you will be responsible for a number of specified areas of the overall finance and administration function, through close collaboration with colleagues, partners and others, and will identify areas for growth and improvement.

The responsibilities of the role include:

Financial Management

• Ensure financial control and managing risk

• Ensure the conformity to the organisational Financial Framework

• Ensure compliance to local regulations and governance requirements

Administration and Support Services (20%)

• Lead in facilitating the implementation of administrative organizational policies and procedure, including ensuring that Minimum Operating Security Standard are implemented

• Manage, with support from the Admin Officer and Senior Driver, logistics, supplies, and purchases as per procurement policy and procedures

• Manage, with support from the Admin Officer and Senior Driver, office vehicle usage and ensure that the logbooks are filled correctly and analysed monthly

• Management of assets as per defined policies

Project and Programme Management (20%)

Provide programme support in the following areas:

• Support, administer and strengthen financial management, accountability, and capacities of partners in accordance with the Sightsavers Partnership Development Policy

• Support collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint review of project/programme reports, planning and analysis.

Managing Accounting System

Provide programme support in the following areas:

• Support Country Director and Senior Programme Manager in preparing budgets and forecasts, reviewing programme expenditure, budgets revisions (whenever required)

• Ensuring timely completion and submission of all financial annual reports for both restricted and unrestricted funded projects as per agreed timelines

• Oversee financial monitoring of partners at all levels

Human Resource Management

• Implement HR policies and procedures such as payroll and training etc

• Manage and facilitate the staff development plans

• Support and line manage administrative staff

As the successful candidate you will have relevant working experience, or a professional accounting qualification or a master's qualification or bachelor's degree in relevant field. You will also possess working experience in a similar role, ideally within an INGO.

Further requirements include:

• Experience of financial management, programme & project management, HRM and administration
• Project Financial management and data analysis skills
• Ability to represent Sightsavers with key external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills (both oral & written)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• IT skill - Excel, MS Word, an accounting package and Emailing
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts, and reports

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all of the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

The selection process will include a first and second stage interview, with the first stage involving a written task and oral interview, candidates successful from there will be invited to the 2 stage oral interview. We anticipate the process starting during the week of 20 January 2025.

Closing date: 5 January 2025

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Are you an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact? If so, Listening Ear needs you to play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals.

Job title Development Manager (Public Sector Tenders & Proposals)

Hours of Work Full time, 35 hrs per week

Working Days usually Monday to Friday

Employer Listening Ear, abbreviated as LE below

Base Home-based with occasional travel required

Accountable to to be confirmed at interview

Salary £41,496 to £44,539 Starting salary dependent on experience.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced bid writing professional to lead on the management of competitive tender submissions, building on success to date. You will play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will identify procurement opportunities and develop high-quality submissions that align with the needs of beneficiaries. As part of our team, you can make a difference to our target beneficiaries: people who are affected by bereavement and loss and/or are victim survivors of domestic abuse. Your work will help us to walk alongside people during their most challenging moments.

Why Listening Ear?

•  Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to Listening Ear
•  Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
•  Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice 
• Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development

• We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working

• Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare

• Pension contribution at 3%

• Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms

​Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing.

How to Apply?

The deadline for applications is Monday 20th January at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2025.

Please apply via our website. 

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a local family support charity that works alongside families with babies and young children. Supported by volunteers, we are embedded in our local communities and provide a range of services which support families struggling with the challenges of everyday life.

We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic team. This newly created role will be crucial in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.

As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing major funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources and corporate partners to support the vital work of the charity. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities. You will be part of a small fundraising team which includes a Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer who you will manage.

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years’ experience in charity fundraising securing major funding.

• Experience of corporate fundraising and securing business funding.

• Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grant applications.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain relationships.

• Experience of managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.

• Proven track record of budget management

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus 12 days public holiday) pro rata.

• 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.

• Flexible working hours with the ability to work between home and the office. (Based in Netherton, near Anniesland).

• A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.

• The chance to be part of a great team.

Carers Scotland is seeking a Senior Employment Manager to lead our work in supporting unpaid carers in employment and employability. The role includes managing and leading the Carer Positive scheme and Employers for Carers Scotland. You should be passionate about supporting unpaid carers to enter and remain in employment, where they want to start or continue their career. A confident, self-starter you should have considerable experience of managing programmes and projects, as well experience of income generation, including preparing bids for project funding. A strong network within the business community and an understanding of employment practice would be an advantage, as well as experience in public speaking and training. A good team player is a must.

Please note this role is Hybrid/Hybrid working, with office based in Glasgow. Regular travel across Scotland plus occasional travel will be required

About us

Carers Scotland runs the Carer Positive initiative on behalf of the Scottish Government, which supports private, public and voluntary sector organisations in Scotland to create carer friendly workplaces. We currently have 285 accredited organisations covering over 516,000 employees in Scotland. Our training and development work offers training in self-advocacy and carers rights to carers, as well as carer awareness training to organisations and groups across Scotland. Our campaign and policy work sees us engage with Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, Local Authorities, NHS Boards and others to influence public policy and secure change to improve the lives of carers. We also offer a range of online support activity for carers providing information and support.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Friday 3 January 2025

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.

About us
Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home.

We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to harm reduction, substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training & progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.

You will have experience working with people actively using drugs and alcohol and be understanding of their circumstance.  You will have the drive to work with some of the most vulnerable and excluded people living in Tower Hamlets.

You will be an excellent communicator, have the ability to lead a small team, able to coordinate partnership working and create positive working relationships with a wide range of services.  You are creative, innovative and well organised.

About the role

•  Lead on the day to day running of the service, ensuring good practice and a non-judgemental, non-coercive approach is taken by the team.
• Oversee the team, carrying out regular supervisions and professional development plans.
• You will ensure policies, procedures, and quality control are in place for all people and staff when carrying their role.
• Deliver briefing & training sessions to a range of audiences, particularly focusing on the Reset Outreach & Referral provision.
• Collate and deliver monitoring and evaluation reports of the service, for commissioners & funders.
• You have excellent communication skills and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.

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Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities 

To apply
Please follow the link on the Charity Jobs website and submit your CV along with covering letter. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.  

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
On a rolling basis

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Job Title: Partnership Manager

Location: Home Based or Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract type: 24-month fixed term contract

Salary: £36,008 per annum (Home Based) -  £39,608 per annum (Hybrid)

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

· Someone that has experience in delivering exceptional corporate charity partnerships which smash targets and develop into long lasting relationships

· Someone who can deliver tailored, donor led stewardship to our corporate partners

· A confident team player who can advocate for Teenage Cancer Trust within our partner organisations

· Someone who is driven by the desire, ambition, and commitment to address the challenges facing young people with cancer today.

What we offer:

· Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.

· Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.

· Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.

· Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.

· Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.

· Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.

· Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.

· Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by 5th January 2025, 1st Stage Interviews 9th January and 2nd Stage Interviews 17th January (potentially in person).

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.

Policy and Public Affairs Manager (England)  

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our dynamic team as Hospice UK' Policy & Public Affairs Manager (England)!  

Salary: £45,000 per annum 

Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s. Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. 

Whilst we work flexibly, because we work with decision makers in Westminster, there will be an expectation that you can travel to central London at short notice if required. You will also be expected to come into the office at least one day a week. 

You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there 

Contractually this role is London-based. 

Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week). 

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours 
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary 
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities 
• Flexible working  
• Learning and development opportunities 

How to Apply: CV and cover letter. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the person specification detailed in the candidate information pack.

Closing date for applications: There is no fixed closing date, we are assessing applications as they come in until we have appointed to the role. 

Interview dates: Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, where suitable candidates will be interviewed as they apply. They will take place either online via Teams or in person at our London office. 

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process. 

Job information 

In light of both the Assisted Dying vote and the many funding challenges facing the hospice sector, Hospice UK is looking to immediately strengthen our policy team and capacity.

We are looking for an exceptional individual, able to both support our members and help inform our public positions at a time of unprecedented interest in hospice care and palliative care more widely. You will ensure that the knowledge, experience and concerns of those working in hospices are available to MPs and decision makers.

We are advertising this position on a “rolling basis” and will look to interview suitably qualified candidates as they apply. The post will be advertised until it is filled 

More information about the role is available in the candidate information pack attached.

How to apply 

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment.

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4. 
• A cover letter where you demonstrate how you meet the person specification. 
• A completed equalities monitoring form

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and cover letter.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed.

Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Candidate Information Pack 

This pack includes the job description and person specification as well as information about the team this role will work in.

We're looking for a Community Fundraising Manager - it's a great opportunity to develop a plan and deliver a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities to engage people with our work and contribute to our income.

You will manage a team to help develop innovative fundraising products, grow our supporter base and provide exceptional supporter stewardship.

Income generation  

• Responsible for supporting the development of a 3-year community fundraising income strategy to grow income from a modest base of £125k per year to circa £275k per year.
• Implement the operational plan for community fundraising income. 
• Plan, develop and deliver new community fundraising products, campaigns and events that will resonate with stakeholders including members, donors and volunteers to fundraise. 
• Work collaboratively with Comms, Marketing & Digital teams to develop and drive forward promotion of community fundraising to reach existing and new audiences, including developing content for social channels, e-comms, webpages and fundraising packs.
• Establish a network of community fundraisers, building relationships with community fundraising ‘champions’, and providing excellent supporter care and timely communication. 
• Evaluate community fundraising projects regularly and make changes when necessary. 

Leadership, management and collaboration 

• Lead the community fundraising programme in line with Marine Conservation Society values and organisational culture.
• Contribute to fundraising cross-team planning and strategy development. 
• Line management of 2 part-time Community Fundraising support roles with responsibility for operational delivery of their fundraising plans and performance management including, 1-2-1 meetings, appraisals, day-day performance management against KPI’s, motivation and objective setting. 
• Build collaborative relationships with peers across the charity. 

Governance & reporting 

• Manage the overall budget for community fundraising, including monitoring of income and expenditure against budget. 
• Setting, measuring, and reporting against agreed KPIs  
• Ensure the Community Fundraising team are accurately recording the receipt of donations and gifts received from supporters. 
• Ensure accurate financial and CRM supporter records are maintained and accessible. 
• Ensure all relationships comply with relevant charity law, GDPR requirements and the charity’s Ethical Fundraising Policy.
• Work with our Data Manager, Head of Marketing, and the Fundraising team to ensure the CRM database holds key, relevant profile information on supporters.
• Attend department and organisational meetings reporting on team related matters as required and cascading organisational priorities as appropriate.

Knowledge and experience (what you’ll know)

Essential

• A track record in community fundraising or similar, with the ability to demonstrate success in meeting financial targets and income growth. 
• Can demonstrate your experience of supporting the development of 3-5 year strategic plans 
• Experience of developing and leading on annual operating plans in line with strategic goals.  
• Can show your line management experience, including knowledge of successfully developing and motivating a team. 
• Can successfully set and manage multi-year budgets. 
• Good knowledge of and experience of working with CRM databases including the collection and storage of data in line with GDPR. 
• Sound knowledge of current fundraising trends and knowledge of fundraising policies, procedures and legalities. 

Desirable

• Experience of establishing and growing new community fundraising products. 
• Project management experience, able to plan and deliver within set timescales.

Skills & abilities (how you’ll do it)

Essential

• Able to take responsibility for delivering against objectives and monitor and evaluate operational and financial plans. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building, influencing and negotiating with a wide diverse audience  
• Able to work as a leader and motivate others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail.  
• Strong planning skills and the ability to manage a varied and busy workload while meeting tight deadlines. 
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate creativity, initiative and work proactively 
• Ability and confidence to represent the organisation with potential and existing donors. 

Desirable

• Strong IT skills, including MS 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, One Drive etc.) Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.  

Personal Qualities (what you’ll bring)

A personal style in line with our values and our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: 

We are brave                                        We have integrity  

We are a community                          We are credible  

We are positive                                     We are solutions focused  

•  An innovative and creative thinker who is quick to generate solutions and ideas.  
• Comfortable with change, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with good prioritization skills. 
• Approaches problems with a creative and enabling mindset to seek solutions. 
• Responds positively to challenges – managing your personal responses when things get busy
• Comfortable and capable when working independently and on own initiative.  
• Motivated and focused in both the home working and busier working environments.  
• A good team player who builds open and supportive relationships. 
• A positive, optimistic, and ambitious vision for the future of Community Fundraising. 
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different functions and levels.  
• Proactive and results-driven mindset, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes. 

The Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in how the charity is perceived in the Learning Disability sector and beyond. We are committed to enabling those who struggle with the written word to understand the world around them and empowering them to make their own decisions. This role involves managing communications and marketing, maintaining databases, and helping to secure income to support the charity’s mission.

This is a key role within the Charity and is a great opportunity for someone wanting to build experience across all areas of external relations. You might bring with you experience in stakeholder engagement, external relations, marketing or communications. Knowledge of fundraising would also be beneficial.

Are you passionate about creating positive change for young people across the UK?  As Propositions and Proposals Manager at The Prince’s Trust you’ll play a vital role within Fundraising, helping us win bids and proposals and secure the funds we need to help transform young people’s lives.

We are looking for a proactive, highly organised bid & proposal writing professional, who can synthesise complex information into compelling materials whilst under pressure and with high attention to detail.  It’s not essential but experience of working with statutory funders and involvement in significant bidding rounds would be ideal.

This role is perfect for you if you have excellent written and verbal communication skills, can build strong working relationships with colleagues across the UK all whilst balancing a varied, dynamic workload.  You’ll also enjoy creating efficiency and impact through training, processes and resources and advocating for the needs of our fundraising efforts and sourcing critical info across internal departments.  If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

Fundraising Manager

The Fundraising Manager will be a key player in ensuring the sustainability and growth of Cambridge Science Centre.

This role requires someone who can write compelling funding proposals, build relationships with charitable trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, and remain flexible in adapting to emerging trends.

This position involves close collaboration with the CEO and other senior team members to align efforts with CSC’s strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of CSC’s overall fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and long-term goals.

• Craft compelling funding applications and project reports tailored to the objectives of charitable trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, showcasing CSC’s innovative programmes and measurable impact.

• Develop and manage a schedule of approaches for new, lapsed, and existing funders, ensuring proposals are aligned with each funder’s unique priorities and interests.

• Collaborate with internal teams to identify funding opportunities, report on outcomes, and clearly communicate the impact of CSC’s work to stakeholders.

• Monitor trends in the funding landscape, adapting strategies to explore emerging opportunities.

• Provide support to the CEO in preparing presentations and materials for funder pitches and donor meetings.

• Confidently represent CSC in various settings to build trust, strengthen relationships, and secure funding support.

• Cultivate and establish multiyear partnerships with key funders, ensuring sustainable income streams for CSC’s programmes.

• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, the Fundraising Regulator, and GDPR requirements. Person Specification Essential Criteria

• Proven track record of preparing and submitting successful, complex funding applications, securing significant (£50k+) awards.

• Experience managing and developing strategic relationships, from identifying potential funders to securing gifts or grants.

• Understanding of corporate funders' priorities and the ability to craft mutually beneficial partnerships that align with organisational goals.

• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to remain motivated and flexible in the face of rejection or shifting organisational priorities.

• Exceptional writing skills, capable of producing concise, compelling content that clearly articulates need, solution, and impact.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships and collaborate effectively across all organisational levels.

• Confidence in working with budgets and data, demonstrating strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.

• Evidence of effective networking and relationship-building within the fundraising sector, leading to successful outcomes.

• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and compliance, including GDPR, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.

• Inclusive and collaborative mindset, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering teamwork.

• Quick learner, adept at understanding complex challenges and developing innovative and practical solutions. Desirable Criteria

• Experience with fundraising databases (e.g., Salesforce)

• Organisation of funder cultivation events.

• Experience in implementing innovative fundraising strategies, including the use of digital tools or developing unique partnership models.

Working Conditions

The primary location for this role will be Cambridge Science Centre's Head Office at 44 Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7ED. However, we offer the option of flexible hybrid working.

This role is also eligible for a performance-related bonus.

Standard working hours are 7.5 hours per day

Parking and bike storage are available at both CSC locations.

Benefits include:  

● 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

● Mental health support in partnership with BetterHelp

● Contributory pension scheme

Recruitment Process and Timeline: To apply for the position of Fundraising Manager at Cambridge Science Centre, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Centre and how your skills and experience align with the role.

Our Brand and Marketing team is looking for a creative, strategic and proactive individual to join our corporate partnership marketing team to develop brand awareness through partners and inspire young people to access our support. No corporate partner has the same needs, and whilst our purpose remains the same, this role requires flexibility, ability to manage a portfolio workload, communicate ideas and influence to ensure the partnership maximises brand opportunity for The King's Trust. 

Working as part of a team of marketing and brand managers and executives, you will work with our corporate partnership team to develop and deliver mutually beneficial marketing campaigns, raising the profile of The King's Trust and the importance of our work to support young people. You will also work closely with our in-house creative services team to commission and review content, corporate partners creative agencies and use data and insights to improve our marketing and innovate to help deliver against our EDI strategy.

This role is perfect for you if you are an experienced marketing professional, confident producing marketing strategy and campaigns, influencing stakeholders and a range of digital marketing skills including using social media channels, , as well as have a detailed understanding of the marketing communication mix – understanding the right media to reach particular audiences.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we develop our approach to our new name and brand, with some exciting opportunities to work on high profile activity as we head towards our 50th anniversary in 2026.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.