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Campaigns Project Manager

Contract type: Maternity Cover, 12 months, 35 hours per week, with a starting date from June 2025

Location: London, UK subject to the right to work.

UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face per week, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role. 

Salary: £43,668 - £45,851 per year with excellent benefits

About WaterAid

Use your skills to play a vital role in changing the world through water. We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Campaigns Project Manager to drive change through water, so millions of people can break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team

The role sits within the Supporter Marketing team, a team at the heart of WaterAid’s communications with its supporters. The Supporter Marketing team plays a pivotal role in shaping the dialogue with our supporters, defining and facilitating their crucial contribution to driving our mission forward. We are responsible for creating the best supporter experience in the UK, that people genuinely love and feel part of. We build relationships and increase the engagement with our supporters – delivering £37 million income stream from a supporter base of 700,000+ individual supporters, through an audience-led communication programme of diverse channels.

About the Role

As our enthusiastic Campaigns Project Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing WaterAid's mass campaigning strategy to influence governments and policy makers, driving campaigning actions through stunning, personal, story-led communications. The purpose of which is to increase our political impact and inspire supporters to advocate to end the water crisis.

This role is a Full-Time, 12 months maternity cover, with a starting date from June 2025. Our offices are based in Canary Wharf, London.

In this role you will lead on developing and implementing WaterAid's mass campaigning strategy to influence governments and policy makers, maximising political impact and supporter engagement, identifying opportunities to test innovative ideas.

You’ll also: 

• Devise and manage appropriate supporter journeys for campaigners, developing a relationship with supporters to ensure their support is maximised
• Create phenomenal personal communications, that develop supporter conversations and make lifetime connections
• Help build a team that everyone wants to work with and for, and where people do work that most interests them

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• A good understanding of mass campaigning principles, and a strong interest in creating meaningful individual political actions that result in change
• Proven experience in a successful mass campaigning, direct marketing, supporter engagement and/or customer marketing role
• Solid project management experience, with the ability to manage large, complex projects from start to finish, working to agreed timescales and outcomes and with multiple stakeholders
• A passion for creating phenomenal, unexpected, personal story-led creative, which tells of extraordinary human experiences.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience of volunteers or campaigners’ management
• Experience with new product development
• Hands-on experience of working with budgets and reporting on financial KPIs
• An empathy with overseas development issues

Closing Date: Applications will close 10:00 am UK Time on 14 April 2025. Availability for interview is required on the week of 28 April.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and an essential Cover Letter.

*Please indicate in the summary the relevant skills and experience you bring that makes you an ideal candidate for this role. 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Global Commitment:

Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values. 

Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. 

An opportunity has come up to play a pivotal role in the implementation of our new strategy. We are looking for a Direct Marketing Manager to lead our Cash and Raffle programme on a 12-month contract.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating successful direct marketing acquisition and retention programmes with demonstrable understanding of the key performance indicators affecting outcomes. 

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 23rd April 2025
Interview date(s): 30th April – 1st May 2025 (1st round); 7th – 8th May 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Join an inspiring organisation committed to social justice within the arts and beyond, advocating for equality and the right to artistic expression, as their new Communications Coordinator. The arts organisation is a cultural and social initiative that supports the arts and communities to thrive. Join them in their East London office’s, in a part-time (either 3 or 4 day week) permanent role.

As Communications Coordinator you will implement and deliver a brand-new communications strategy, ensuring the smooth and timely publishing of engaging content across digital and printed channels. You will have the opportunity to travel to different sites across London to gather and consolidate content and then share it either on their website, through online media (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pixelfed, Bluesky) or creating and putting up posters to strengthen audience engagement.

Your essential experience:

- Experience managing social media, websites and newsletters.

- Strong copywriting and proofreading skills.

- Competency using Mailchimp or similar.

- Familiarity with CMS platforms and social media schedulers.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

I’m looking for a proactive and highly organised candidate who will take ownership of the organisation’s communications. You will be passionate about the work they do, love writing content and seeking opportunities to for content sharing. You’ll join an amazing team, and a growing organisation. You’ll work alongside a graphic designer, and work closely with the founding director.

- Location- Woolwich, London (with travel across London)

- Salary- £28,000-£30,000 for 4 days, or £21,000-£22,500 for 3 days

- Part-time, 3 or 4 day week, Permanent

For more information, please apply now! Firm closing date 9am Friday 11^th April.

Interviews to take place w/c 21^st April.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Role: Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Location: Remote, UK

Contract type: Permanent, full time (37 hours/week, with flexible working hours). Part time over 30 hours/week considered

About the charity

Tiyeni is a UK-Malawian NGO whose mission is to end food poverty and to improve water security. We achieve our mission by delivering training and support to smallholder farmers in our innovative form of climate-smart agriculture, Deep Bed Farming (DBF). Our low-cost, low-tech farming method dramatically increases crop yields from the first year of adoption while simultaneously regenerating the natural environment, empowering communities to become more climate-resilient.  

Tiyeni means "Let's Go!" in Chichewa, Malawi's most widely-spoken language.

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and diversifying the base of supporters and achieving fundraising targets. You will help maintain our existing stable income but also develop other income streams, expand our supporter networks, and build our sustainability for the future. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with trusts and foundations as well as corporate partners and individual givers. You will develop and deliver successful plans to diversify and optimize our income as well as maintaining and improving the tools, processes, and internal expertise to ensure sustainability. You will explore other forms of fundraising, such as crowdfunding, major donors, and events.

Skills and experience

You will have a proven track record of soliciting, managing, and securing income from diverse income streams. You will have experience of developing successful grant applications and proposals for support to trusts and foundations. You will have digital fundraising fluency such as using social media to build support and run crowdfunding campaigns.

You will be an outstanding written communicator with the ability to absorb and synthesize complex information and translate it into compelling written cases for support. You should have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to relate to, influence, and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You should be proactive, positive, and able to work on your own initiative, learn and test creative approaches, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks. For more information about responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

Other information

Please ensure you fully read the job description and that you meet the people specification in the ‘About you’ section.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor visas for candidates.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Deadline for applications is 27th April at 23:59.

Anna Freud is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. 

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all here. This is a unique opportunity to develop expertise in digital learning for mental health education while working alongside leading clinicians, therapists, and researchers. You will gain hands-on experience in instructional design, content development, and multimedia production. Anna Freud is a pioneering organisation at the forefront of mental health research and training, providing an inclusive, mission-driven environment where you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact.

What you’ll do

The Instructional Design Specialist will play a vital role in an agile, innovative team focused on developing and delivering cutting-edge digital learning solutions for frontline clinicians and therapists. This role blends instructional design, content strategy, technology, and user experience to create engaging, evidence-based mental health training. You will contribute to the development of a market-leading portfolio of accessible, high-quality short course training in child and adolescent mental health. You will support the expansion of a comprehensive, flexible learning experience for professionals working with children and families across diverse settings. You will proactively and independently collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content credibility. You will also foster an inclusive learning environment by embedding Anna Freud’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, while staying informed on emerging EdTech trends and technologies.

What you’ll bring

You will have a keen interest and background in psychology or mental health, along with proven expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and multimedia content creation, with the ability to engage stakeholders and provide innovative solutions to learning challenges.

You will have demonstrable well-developed skills in: 

• content commissioning and curation with the ability to translate complex subject matter into engaging and accessible digital content; video production and editing,
• using tools such Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar, for multimedia digital learning content.

You will also demonstrate: 

• expertise in curriculum development and instructional design, including structuring learning experiences and applying learning theories;
• knowledge of online learning environments, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate;
• a background in psychology or a related field to support the development of learning resources tailored to the mental health and education sector;
• a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, with knowledge of psychology and/or mental health.

Key details

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week); usual working hours Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible. 

Salary: £48,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). 

Contract type: Fixed-term (12 months in the first instance but with scope to extend).

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday 11 April 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 22 April 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely on Thursday 1 May 2025.

How to apply: Please click on the 'apply’ button to find out more and to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

As our Head of Philanthropy, you’ll lead and grow our major donor programme, securing six- and seven-figure gifts that fuel transformational change.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver an ambitious philanthropy strategy, driving sustainable income growth.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and networks of high-net-worth individuals.
• Position Practical Action as a thought leader in international development philanthropy, leveraging trends such as impact-based philanthropy and trust-based giving.
• Create high quality donor experiences, from exclusive events to field visits that showcase our life-changing work.

This is a rare opportunity to shape philanthropy at Practical Action and create lasting change. If you’re ready to take major donor fundraising to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll bring:

• A proven track record of securing high-value gifts from major donors, trusts, and foundations.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to engage and inspire high-net-worth individuals.
• Strategic thinking with a flair for identifying and unlocking new funding opportunities.
• Passion for international development and a talent for powerful storytelling.

Accountabilities:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement an ambitious philanthropy strategy that delivers significant income growth from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations.

Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring fundraising excellence.

Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with senior stakeholders, including Trustees, the CEO, and global teams, to leverage influence and deepen donor engagement.

Innovation & Future-Proofing: Identify and implement innovative fundraising approaches, including digital philanthropy, giving circles, and social investment models.

Data & Insights: Use CRM and donor analytics to inform strategy, measure impact, and drive data-led decision-making.

Portfolio Development: Expand and diversify our philanthropic network, including engaging global high-net-worth individuals, diaspora philanthropy, and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).

Major Gift Fundraising: Build and steward a pipeline of major donors, personally cultivating and soliciting six and seven-figure gifts to drive sustainable long-term support.

Engagement & Stewardship: Develop bespoke donor experiences, including high-profile events, personalised communications, and opportunities to see Practical Action’s work firsthand.

Global relationships: Working with country and regional offices, the International Directorate, the Impact & Influence Directorate and Finance, developing processes and proactively working to unblock issues crucial to successful philanthropic growth.

Skills Development: Champion and facilitates the development of skills and capacity among fundraising staff globally in support of the philanthropy strategy.

PERSON PROFILE

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• We’re looking for an experienced philanthropy professional with a passion for international development and a strong track record of securing major gifts. You will bring:
• Proven expertise in major donor fundraising, with a track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals and foundations.
• Strategic vision and leadership, with the ability to develop and implement successful multi-year philanthropy strategies.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, able to engage and inspire senior donors, Trustees, and high-profile stakeholders.
• Creative and entrepreneurial mindset, with experience exploring innovative fundraising models such as impact philanthropy, digital philanthropy, and DAFs.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support.
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of ambition, innovation, and collaboration.
• Knowledge of international development and the motivations of philanthropic donors in this space.
• A proactive, results-driven approach, with strong financial acumen and the ability to manage budgets, pipelines, and income targets.
• Cultural Sensitivity with experience of remote working, working with people from diverse backgrounds and working with multiple teams.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English required. Competence or fluency in Spanish, French and/or Arabic, desirable.
• Alignment with our work and commitment to development principles.

We are seeking someone with a mix of skills: an individual with proven community fundraising experience, excellent relationship-building abilities and a crafter of persuasive and powerful content that resonates with a variety of stakeholders.

You’ll be joining Brigstowe at an exciting time as we aim to build on the fundraising growth and development from recent years. Can you help us to deliver compelling communications while moving our income generation to the next level? 

Your role 

You’ll be securing financial support for Brigstowe from individuals while simultaneously raising its profile among stakeholders through strategic communications and marketing efforts. This work includes:   

1. Building relationships with community groups and corporate organisations, managing individual giving through the ‘Friends of Brigstowe’ programme, organising fundraising events and providing supporter care.  

2. Developing and implementing marketing/comms strategies to promote Brigstowe’s work, producing branded materials (newsletters, reports, blogs, videos), overseeing our website and social media presence, and handling media relations.  

About you 

You’ll have a proven track record in community fundraising, with a good understanding of stewardship that converts supporters into champions.

Creative and proactive, your previous marketing and PR expertise will bring compelling stories to life across various platforms, enabling us to connect with a diverse range of stakeholders. You’ll be someone who networks comfortably and spots opportunities others might miss. You’ll be resilient, self-motivated, and be meticulous with a strong eye for detail and fantastic planning skills. 

You’ll be someone who can commit to working within Brigstowe’s service delivery ethos of respect, empowerment and inclusion. 

About us 

Brigstowe supports anyone living with or affected by HIV in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We offer a comprehensive and holistic range of services including advice and support, a peer support group and peer mentoring. 

We pride ourselves on treating our clients with respect and dignity, with the highest regard for confidentiality. We work hard to ensure that our award-winning services are accessible, person-centred, non-judgemental, professional and of a high quality at all times. 

As well as joining a collaborative, supportive, motivated and dynamic team, you will receive:  

• 26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata) 

• 6% pension contribution    

• Ongoing training and development opportunities   

• Regular one-to-one supervision 

• Flexible/remote working options available on discussion with line manager (some office working is required) 

• Cycle to work scheme

Closing date:   Midday Wednesday April 30th

Interview date:   Wednesday May 7th at The Old Coop, Ground Floor, 40-42 Chelsea Rd, Bristol, BS5 6AF  

How to Apply:   

Please fill in the Application Form outlining your reasons for applying and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. All applications will be scored using the person specification and therefore applicants who provide clear examples to evidence their skills and experience are more likely to be offered an interview.   Brigstowe values the experience and diversity of individuals and therefore invites you to also use general life experience when evidencing your abilities and experience against the person specification. 

Please also complete our Required Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form. 

If you would like more information on this role, please see our website.

Brigstowe is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applicants with the appropriate skills of any background or identity, or those identifying as having a disability.    We seek a diverse workforce which is representative of the clients we serve, and we strongly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage as they are currently under-represented in our staff team. We also encourage applications from people living with HIV.  Any applicants who let us know that they are from either of these two groups and who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will automatically be invited to interview.  

To raise voluntary income from a range of Grantmakers including Trusts, Foundations and local Government grant funders contributing to an overall team target of £1-million. Working effectively within the team unit and across the organisation you will meet individual targets through building excellent relationships with funders, leading to more young people reached by Eikon’s services.

Responsibilities:

Income generation

· Raise voluntary unrestricted and restricted income through submission of high-quality proposals (60% of time)

· Lead on developing the portfolio of funders, joining external networks, seeking out leads from internal staff/ trustees and developing intelligence on potential funders.

· Provide support as requested for significant strategic opportunities to support the Grants & Partnerships Lead.

· Develop an effective approach for raising unrestricting income.

· Work to agreed metrices including an annual target of £120,000-£150,000/year (exact target will be dependent on working hours agreed and level of experience), a set number of bids and reports submitted monthly, number of multi-year commitments and lifetime value of grants (to be agreed).

Target Audience:

Portfolio to include Surrey and Regional based funders including trusts, foundations and local government grant funders. Some of these will be existing, and some to be identified.

Account Management:

· Provide excellent account management to grant funders.

· Optimise funding potential and retention of funders through quality and timely reports, regular communication including meetings, and through building excellent relationships.

· Thinking creatively, working with colleagues organise own events/opportunities to increase engagement of funders e.g. project visit, garden open day

· Identify other funding opportunities through relationships, for example for Major Donors, Corporate partnerships and Individual Givers.

· Lead on administration for all designated grants including thank you letters, updating Donorfy and sharing info/updates across the team (comprising approximately 15% of the time).

Internal Reporting:

· Manage accurate and up to date pipeline information on Donorfy, being able to pull reports for information and analysis including:

o Provision of data and narrative for monthly team meetings

o Contribution to Board reporting with narrative and pipeline information

o Analysis for annual planning sessions

Quality and standards:

· Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and deliver within Eikon’s safeguarding policies and practices when taking part in fundraising activities.

· Ensure all activities follow the relevant Fundraising Codes of Practice and Eikon’s Ethical Fundraising Policy.

· Prepare relevant Grant Agreements and contractual information.

· Carry out risk assessments for all activities for which you are responsible.

· Carry out required basic due diligence on new funders.

Finance and resources:

· Operate within organisational approved budgets, policies and procedures.

Communications and relationships:

· Support and liaise with the Marketing Communications Coordinator to deliver relevant and effective content and materials.

· Proactively increase social media activity through provision of content and encouragement of funders to engage.

Strategy/transformation work:

· Contribute to Engagement and Services Team’s annual plans and budgets and the Grants high level strategy.

· Provide coordination and organisation of internal team planning meetings and workshop, including timings, agenda items and preparation of meeting/workshop materials.

Organisational requirements:

· Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety, and safeguarding policies at all times

· Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated

· Working hybrid, with the New Haw office as the designated place of work. Expectation to be office based 1-2 days per week with availability to attend regular external meetings across Surrey. Some may fall outside working hours and on weekends

· Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support

· Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations

· Be responsible for equipment/resources

· To promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser 

Hope and Vision Communities is a young, small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.

Do you have experience of writing compelling grant applications? 

We are looking for a Trust and Grants Fundraiser to help us grow our existing income and build a strong portfolio of funders for Hope and Vision Communities. 

This could be done from our small office in Wargrave, at home, or a hybrid mix of both. 

In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our team and lead efforts in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. As a vital member of our fundraising team, you will play a key role in sustaining and expanding our impactful community programs. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Research and Identification: 

• Conduct research to identify potential trust and grant funding opportunities. 

• Maintain an up-to-date database of relevant trusts and foundations.

Proposal Development: 

• Prepare compelling and persuasive funding proposals and grant applications. 

• Customise proposals to align with the priorities and requirements of different funders. 

Relationship Building: 

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders. 

• Communicate effectively with donors to provide updates on projects and impact. 

Grant Management: 

• Oversee the administration and reporting requirements for awarded grants. 

• Work closely with the CEO and finance to ensure compliance with grant terms. 

Networking and Representation: 

• Represent the organisation at relevant networking events and conferences. 

• Build a network of contacts within the funding community. 

Budgeting and Financial Acumen: 

• Contribute to budget development for grant applications and proposals. 

• Monitor and report on financial performance related to grants. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising within the charity sector. 

• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. 

• Strong project management and organisational abilities. 

• Familiarity with grant management processes and reporting requirements. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently. 

• Passion for community development, social impact, and positive change. 

How to Apply: 

Please apply on this platform. We are looking to recruit asap, and interview will take place as soon as we receive a matching application. 

Hope and Vision Communities Charity is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Join our team and contribute to securing vital funding that empowers communities and brings positive change! 

Hours: 0.4 FTE 

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 FTE equivalent  (£16,800 - 21,000 pa pro-rata) or agreed daily rate 

Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.

Location: Hybrid (2 core office days/week in King’s Cross). For staff outside of London, there is more flexibility (with all staff expected to travel to the office at least once per month). 

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).

Salary: £50,000 (including £2k London weighting)

Start Date: September 2025

Benefits

✅ 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).

✅ Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).

✅ Professional development and training opportunities.

✅ Termly in-person team development days in our London office.

✅ Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.

About Us

Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.

To help more students get further, we are seeking a driven and passionate Head of Fundraising who will build relationships with major donors to the charity – especially Trusts and Foundations – to secure a significant portion of the charity’s income.

The successful candidate will report to the COO and focus on building meaningful, long-term relationships to secure 5-6 figure gifts over the coming years. You will proactively engage with prospective funders, write high-quality applications and deliver excellent supporter engagement, including tailored reports and case studies

About the Role

The Head of Fundraising will be a key member of our Senior Management Team (SMT) and take ownership of our Fundraising Strategy to support the diversification of our income. This role is vital to our future growth and sustainability, and an opportunity to lead an exciting part of the charity which makes a real difference to the students we support.

Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the delivery of our fundraising strategy in line with our current organisational strategy which runs from 2024-2029. 
• Lead on the management of key information about Get Further’s fundraising activity and ensure it is stored appropriately, well organised and with high attention to detail. This will include supporting the transition of the fundraising function onto Salesforce.
• Prepare fundraising update reports for the Finance and Risk Committee and the Board of Trustees as required.
• Contribute to and attend internal/external events on behalf of Get Further as required.

Fundraising and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead the core fundraising activities, including line managing our Fundraising Officer. This includes developing an in-depth understanding of existing and potential supporters to provide tailored relationship management, including engagement opportunities, to meet significant targets over multiple years.
• Support the Fundraising Officer to identify new prospects, in particular, charitable trusts and foundations that have the potential to support Get Further for the first time. You will effectively qualify and engage with prospects to build a pipeline for the coming years, matching prospects with appropriate asks.
• Oversee and write compelling applications for funding that are tailored to each recipient and make a convincing case for how their support with help more young people achieve their gateway qualifications.
• Lead on ensuring all supporters and donors receive updates and reports within the required timeframes and that these are crafted with impact data and case studies to ensure maximum stakeholder engagement.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Provide effective line management of our Fundraising Officer to support their personal development and successful delivery of their role.
• Work closely with the COO to develop budgets to accompany applications and provide financial reports to funders and partners.
• Work closely with the Impact Team to develop efficient processes for impact reporting to funders.
• Support the COO to ensure that policies relating to fundraising are up to date and fit for purpose.
• Provide expertise to the Senior Management Team on philanthropic opportunities and ensure fundraising is conducted in line with the relevant legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

About you

You’re an experienced fundraiser securing major grants and ready to take the lead in an ambitious, high-impact role. You’ve built strong funder relationships, crafted compelling proposals, and maybe even supported a team. Now, you’re looking to drive strategy, maximise funding, and make a real difference in tackling educational inequality. This is your next step.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience in applying to and stewarding trust and foundations to secure 5+ figure gifts over multiple years.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundraising landscape.
• Significant experience in crafting creative and compelling funding proposals, including, being able to present and share the impact story of a charity.
• Excellent financial literacy with the ability to develop project budgets and financial reports.
• Proven ability to lead and work across a high-performing organisation in pursuit of ambitious targets.
• Ability to hold yourself and others accountable and always remain open to learning from others.
• Excellent attention to detail, organised, works well independently.
• Familiarity with database systems, like Salesforce (or able and interested in learning to use a database management system).
• Excellent interpersonal skills: bold, ambitious, optimistic, tenacious and a supportive team member with the ability to manage external stakeholders effectively.
• Committed to safeguarding the young people we work with via compliance with safeguarding frameworks and keeping confidential/sensitive information secure.
• Highly motivated to maximise impact, at an individual and organisational level.

DESIRABLE

• Familiarity with the FE sector.
• Experience of direct line management of team members.
• Experience in implementing and developing a successful fundraising strategy.
• Knowledge of the funding landscape for education and disadvantaged young people.

About the role

Are you an innovative communicator, energised by the opportunity to work in the heart of Westminster on the big political challenges of our time? If you bring compelling storytelling skills, excellent media networks and a creative, entrepreneurial approach, we would love to hear from you.

At a time when political, social and economic challenges are growing in the UK and abroad, the stories Demos is here to tell – of the power of democracy, citizen voice and radical new approaches to technology, public services and the economy – have never been more important. This is a career-defining opportunity to play a key role in shaping the voice of one of the UK’s most dynamic and influential think tanks, as we enter an exciting new phase of growth.

You will report to the Director of Policy and Impact, and will be responsible for designing and delivering a compelling communications strategy to grow Demos’ profile, reach and external impact. You will be excited by the opportunity to work on some of the most pressing and complex policy challenges, such as national renewal, growth and mission-led government, ensuring Demos’ voice is heard by the audiences that matter most to us, including MPs, journalists, civil society organisations, and industry.

Line managing our Content and Production Officer to provide high-quality design and content production support across our project work, you will be experienced working across media, socials and in-house channels (e.g. newsletters) to create and respond to opportunities for impact. A skilled storyteller, you will write, edit, coordinate and publish content across multiple channels, ensuring consistent, distinctive tone of voice and strong and clear narrative in the crowded communications spaces we work in. 

You will bring keen understanding of the power of brand, including visual identity, to drive impact, and will be confident using data and analytics to inform and improve our communications strategy. 

What we offer

• Generous leave entitlement: 27 days + Bank holidays + 3 additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced pension contribution: 6%
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave
• A forward-thinking, supportive and collaborative team

At Demos we centre staff wellbeing as a key priority; we will make every effort to ensure staff feel happy, healthy and valued as part of our integral team.

DIEJ at Demos

At Demos, we recognise, celebrate and promote the positive contributions that are made by diverse groups. We exist to proactively tackle social and economic exclusion and engaging with and promoting the voices of people whose voices may not otherwise be heard is core to our work. We believe that this should be reflected in our team and we strongly encourage applications from people from minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, or others with lived experience of disadvantage. We expect all members of our team to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we conduct our work and develop our insights, and encourage people to bring their diverse perspectives and backgrounds into their work on a day-to-day basis. We have flexible working policies and would be happy to discuss flexible working requirements with any candidates. Read our full DIEJ policy on our website. 

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Interim Deputy Director of External Affairs to join our team on a 9 month FTC.

While this role covers all our External Affairs functions, you'll be particularly expected to have knowledge and expertise in providing leadership in policy-influencing and campaigns. You'll provide leadership of AaA's External Affairs strategy to ensure the needs of autistic children and their families are high on the political and media agenda.

You'll have an externally-facing role in policy influencing, representing AaA in coalitions with relevant government departments among parliamentarians, as well as increasing AaA's profile through an effective communications strategy.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Substantial experience, knowledge and understanding of the policy landscape, including political and legislative processes, and local government structures and processes
• Extensive experience of developing and delivering strategic, integrated communications programmes
• Demonstrable leadership of successful policy-influencing activity, including stakeholder engagement and above/below the line influencing strategies
• Proven experience in strategy development

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Must haves:

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

* Occasional travel to other Age UK sites to enable performance of the duties and responsibilities and for the purposes of maintaining and updating professional skills and development.
Hybrid and remote working require that the candidate meet these additional requirements:
* Internet bandwidth: 40Mbps minimum.
* Internet connectivity: Wired / ADSL / Fibre.
* Stable and safe working environment.

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

We are seeking a creative and proactive individual to join our team as Innovation Lead (Impact and Evaluation). At the Leadership Skills Foundation, we believe that research should do more than just collect data. It should drive real-world solutions that improve the lives of the young people we serve.

Currently the organisation supports around 100,000 learners each year. As an innovation team our key priority is to ensure our learners experience high quality programmes that are relevant to them now and for their futures.  

In 2023, we launched our Evolve strategy to broaden our offer and we now have leadership skill programmes embedded across more age groups and subjects than ever. This has seen us develop exciting new partnerships and programmes such as our Environment Leaders Programme with WWF and RSPB and a new programme for primary school learners called the Shape Your Skills Award.  

 
Over the next five years we aim to more than double our reach to engage over 200,000 learners. We are committed to learn and evolve for the benefit of future generations, and innovation and measuring impact is a key part of this.  

 As Innovation Lead (Impact and Evaluation), you will use data and insights to support innovation, shape our programmes, and maximise impact. This dynamic role requires a creative thinker who can blend research with fresh ideas, experiment with new approaches, and turn insights into action. 

 If you enjoy testing ideas, working collaboratively, and using data to spark meaningful change, this role is for you.

Role purpose: 

• Develop a timely, flexible and engaging approach for evaluating and measuring impact. For the benefit of the organisation, learners, centres and partners.
• Provide insights and practical recommendations to help shape and improve learning programmes, ensuring they remain relevant and impactful.
• Lead and report on our social impact for all stakeholders including internal and external.  

Main duties and responsibilities 

Develop and implement practical methods to evaluate and work with the innovation team to improve the impact of our programmes. 

• Communicate insights in a way that drives decision-making, programme improvements, and supports innovation. 
• Lead experimentation and test and learn approaches to help us refine new ideas and scale what works. 
• Work collaboratively with teams to support improvement of our programmes and messaging. 
• Select and apply effective monitoring and evaluation methods that support innovation, while keeping methods agile and efficient. 
• Support teams to collect and analyse data in meaningful ways, ensuring insights are accessible and actionable. 
• Maximise the value of evidence produced through effective communication with stakeholders.
• Lead commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports and managing relationships to enhance our programme offer.
• Foster collaborative internal relationships throughout the organisation and support evaluation activities undertaken by other colleagues.  
• Be an active member of the Innovation and Standards Directorate and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Innovation.  This will be aligned with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. 

Skills, experience and knowledge 

Required/essential: 

Research and evaluation experience

Proven ability to design, lead, and apply a range of monitoring, evaluation, and research methodologies to assess impact and inform decision making. 

Data analysis and impact measurement

Strong analytical skills with experience in impact measurement, evaluation frameworks, and working with qualitative and quantitative data. 

Communication and storytelling  

Skilled in making complex data engaging, accessible, and actionable through innovative reporting formats. 

Relationship management  

Strong relationship building skills with experience presenting insights to senior colleagues, funders, and external partners. 

Creative thinking 

Ability to blend research with fresh ideas, think critically, and explore innovative ways to enhance impact. 

Project and time management 

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively. 

Adaptability and innovation 

Comfortable testing new approaches, working in iterative cycles, and refining work based on insights. 

Empathetic and learner centred 

Ability to connect with people’s lived experiences and translate them into meaningful, actionable insights. 

Ethical and GDPR knowledge  

Understand ethical standards and GDPR implications in research. 

IT and digital skills 

Strong IT competence, including Microsoft Office and relevant research or data analysis tools. 

Desirable  

Human centred design knowledge 

Familiarity with human centred design methodologies and their application in research and evaluation. 

Sector knowledge 

Understand the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices.

Grant writing and funding 

Experience in writing research grant proposals and securing funding from external sources. 

Personal qualities 

• Creative thinker. 

• Highly driven and motivated approach to work.   

• Proactive and self-motivated to make improvements.     

• Precision and clarity with high attention to detail.   

• Analytical.   

• Inquisitive with a natural desire to learn.   

• Passionate.   

• Confident in own ability.