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Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Stewardship Manager will deliver a defined stewardship programme aimed at engaging with major donors through a range of mechanisms to ensure that both new and existing donors are appropriately acknowledged, recognised, and informed about the impact of their giving – providing the highest quality of relationship with MSF UK. This central role has an overview of our portfolio of major donors, in order to successfully deliver these activities.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: Aldgate, London – hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office

Salary: £51,577.05 per annum

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Knowledge

• A firm grasp of the role of stewardship with demonstrable ability to initiate and manage stewardship activities

Skills

• Strong analytical and administrative skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise a workload and to work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines
• Good numerical skills, including the ability to interpret and present data to a varied audience and in a variety of formats
• Excellent events organisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and flexible, able to prioritise
• Highly motivated, able to work independently
• Proactive and positive approach
• Willingness to support colleagues

Experience

• Experience in a philanthropic fundraising environment / team
• Knowledge of charitable giving in the UK and overseas
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel nationally and internationally if required
• Demonstrable experience in a broadly similar role or environment
• Experience of organising bespoke events
• Experience of using databases to manipulate information, with preferable experience in Dynamics
• Experience of writing engagingly and accurately for a variety of audiences

Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date:

13 March 2025, 11:59pm (GMT)

We look forward to receiving your application!

Sounddelivery Media is a small, dynamic, and supportive charity amplifying lived experience stories to address social injustice. We work alongside incredible people and communities, developing their confidence, skills, and platforms to influence public conversation, policy and practice. We’ve achieved much and are recognised for our crucial support of civil society and its leaders. With a clear and robust 2024-2027 strategy, we seek an Interim Director to provide strategic leadership during our founder/Director’s 9-month sabbatical.

About the role

Reporting to the Chair, the Interim Director will focus on building on recent achievements and delivering our agreed strategy, with a primary emphasis on income generation alongside programme oversight and stakeholder relationship management. An ambitious mindset, excellent people management, and emotional intelligence are essential. Ideally, you’re an experienced Chief Executive/Director with a demonstrable track record of leading a small, ambitious organisation, particularly in securing diverse funding streams.You will have experience building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, sector partners, and, most importantly, people with lived experience of social injustice.

Key Responsibilities (9-Month Focus):

• Income Generation: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive income generation strategies, working closely with the team to secure funding from diverse sources (trusts, foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, etc.). Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential funders and supporters, exploring new revenue streams, and optimising existing income sources.
• Programme Oversight: Ensure our Spokesperson Network, Festival of Learning and Community of practice are well managed, resourced and impactful.
• Financial Management: Oversee all financial aspects of the organisation, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control, working in close collaboration with the Finance and Operations Manager.
• Organisational Management & Development: Oversee operational, financial, and HR systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. Deliver the existing operational plan for the period and develop the operational plan for the next financial year. Provides strong leadership to the team, supporting their professional development, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Governance: Provide regular and comprehensive updates to the Board of Trustees on organisational performance, emerging opportunities, and potential risks. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices in governance.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• Proven ability to develop and implement successful income generation strategies, secure diverse funding, and build strong funder relationships.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and cost control.
• Experience overseeing operational and HR systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability, and delivering/developing operational plans.
• Demonstrable team leadership and management skills, including staff development, performance management, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Experience working with Boards of Trustees, providing updates, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Sounddelivery Media’s mission and values.

Desirable Criteria:

• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Experience in the voluntary/non-profit sector.
• Understanding of the role of capacity building organisations.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and community engagement.
• Experience with fundraising databases/CRM systems.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership, collaborative approach, proactivity, excellent organisational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Key information: 

• Salary: £54.5k per annum for full time role (part time considered).
• Full time 35 hours per week. Flexible hours and working.
• 28 days per year holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays).
• 3% pension contribution.
• Other benefits: Access to Employee Assistance Programme, team wellbeing budget, training allowance.
• Location: Home-based with the expectation of working one day per week at a base in London. Please note that our training predominantly takes place in London. 

Recruitment process and key dates:

To apply for this role please send a cover letter (no more than two pages) and your CV to our application portal by 9am 3rd March 2025.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview on 10th and 11th March.

Second interviews, including a panel meeting with the team and representatives of our network will take place week beginning 17 March. You will also be expected to prepare a short presentation.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, the successful appointee will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, our Chair of Trustees Emma Harrison is available for a short conversation about the opportunity.

Are you passionate about transforming lives and shaping the future of healthcare for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis?  We are searching for a dedicated individual to lead the development and delivery of a new Crohn’s & Colitis UK evidence and insight programme, building the evidence base and delivering insight across the full range of experience of all those affected by Crohn’s and Colitis to support the strategic aims of the charity.

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

Role Overview

As a member of the Senior Executive Team you will be responsible for translating the strategic direction of the charity into tactical plans for evidence and research to achieve the charity’s overall aims. In leading on the delivery of the Crohn’s & Colitis UK research strategy, you will be heavily focused on providing oversight of our programme of research grants and establishing networks, partners and alliances to drive increased investment in research. The remit will also involve oversight and responsibility for the day to day management, direction and leadership of the Evidence and Research teams.

 About You

You will have acquired a high level of experience of delivering programmes of evidence and insight in one or more of the voluntary, medical, health or research sectors, coupled with a solid understanding of the UK health research environment.  You will have developed and operationalised strategies, be an accomplished team leader, and have a proven ability engage and influence a diverse range of senior stakeholders

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. You will be required to attend meetings in Hatfield/London twice a month, as well as two Directorate days each year.  In addition, the charity meets four times annually at it’s office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days of which attendance is mandatory.

Benefits 

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

The Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS), a specialist music school based in Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham, Surrey takes great pride in pupils growth, shaping a positive, supportive learning environment.

The School is looking for a Marketing Executive to start as soon as possible on a permanent, full-time basis (40 hours per week) to support the Director of Development and Marketing with marketing campaigns, events, digital marketing, and the creation of marketing materials.  This is a vital role in promoting both the School and the Menuhin Hall, our 300-seat concert venue.

The salary is £25,000 to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience).  The holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus public holidays (which fall outside of term time).

YMS offers great benefits including a very generous pension scheme (contributing 13.5% every month, with the employee contributing at least 6%), free school lunch during term times, free parking, use of the School's swimming pool (when available), free lunchtime concerts, discounted tickets to other school events, Life Assurance and a health cash plan provided by Medicash.

The Key Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Hall Marketing

• Assist the Director of Development and Marketing to define and deliver a sales and marketing strategy for the concert season at the Menuhin Hall to ensure sales targets are achieved or exceeded.

Marketing Campaigns

• Assist the Director of Development and Marketing to define and lead a comprehensive marketing campaign for the Summer School, utilising both print and digital channels to drive maximum participation.

Marketing and Communications

• Be responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the School and Menuhin Hall website, including making edits and creating new content, ensuring it is kept up-to-date and accurate.

Branding

• Act as a brand guardian to ensure that all communications and marketing are delivered in accordance with brand standards.

Fundraising

• Support fundraising activity by publicising donor and supporter events, generating ideas to increase philanthropic support for the School, and ensure supporters are acknolwedged appropriately in all marketing materials.

Database Management

• Develop and maintain a marketing database for the School and the Hall.

Events

• Support with the organisation of events and attend concerts and other events as required.

General

• Manage the Marketing inbox, ensuring that emails are responded to appropriately and in a timely manner.

For further information of the key duties and responsibilities and person specification, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 March 2025.

Interviews to take place will be confirmed.

If you feel you would be a suitable candidate and are interested in the role, please complete our application form.  Your application form should be completed in full and submitted along with a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Robin Harskin.  Early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.  The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level.  It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Operations Manager at Smart Works, you will play a pivotal role in managing the charity’s operational and digital infrastructure, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently. You will oversee IT systems, digital platforms, and cybersecurity measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. By leading key operational projects, you will support Smart Works in activities to support women into employment, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and enhance our technology integration.

This role requires a hands-on approach, balancing day-to-day system administration with the management of IT contracts and digital tools such as databases and online referral forms. You will also take ownership of Smart Works' internal staff platform, implementing upgrades and training staff.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to introduce operational improvements and ensure the effective delivery of Smart Works' strategy. Ideally, you will have expertise in cybersecurity and risk management that will support in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.

Please see the attached job description for the full details.

What is the overall purpose of the role?

We are looking to appoint a Support Youth Worker to help develop and deliver an innovative and progressive youth programme for our Girls Project, in a safe industrious and supportive environment working primarily with young girls from diverse communities.

The Girls only group (targeting ages 11-19 years) will promote life skills, well-being and female empowerment. Helping girls move forward through the next stage of their lives to become the women who will shape their community in the future. The Girls group will support, provide advice, mentoring and signposting to additional support services.

Responsibilities:

● Support with the research, planning and delivery of an innovative and progressive programme of youth activities in collaboration with young people and the lead worker.

● Carry out financial and administrative procedures related to the Girls Project.

● Support the promotion of the Girls Project including collating and creating content to be used for online and offline marketing and advertising (hard copy, posters, social media posts etc).

● Record all attendances (registers) for all sessions and populate data required for reporting purposes in a timely manner.

● Coordinate, deliver, host or co-host and oversee the delivery of Girls Project sessions (one-to-ones or groups), trips and residential, that take place on-site and off-site, face to face or online.

● Liaise and supervise with facilitators or external providers directly concerning the delivery of the Girls Project i.e including agreements, risk assessments, SLA’s and Code of Conduct.

● Ensure that children and young people are involved in contributing to the development of the Girls Project via consultations and evaluations.

● Recruit young people through networking and promoting to external organisations and agencies, and beyond.

● Manage referrals to and from the project.

● Assist in recruiting external facilitators required for the delivery of the Girls Project.

● maximise the opportunities for the project.

● Keep an eye out for potential funding opportunities to expand the project scope further

● Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by YAA

This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which is broadly consistent with those in this document. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

Title: Project Assistant, Inclusive Education

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract:  12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Sightsavers are seeking a Project Assistant to lead on project implementation of our Inclusive Education project, The post-holder will work alongside the Programme Officer and partners to ensure a successful roll out of the project. Working to enhance the quality of the project delivery from inception through to completion.

Strong technical and capacity building experience, advocacy, partnership collaboration and partnership creation, inclusive education project experience for children with disabilities are all key to successfully deliver on this project.

If you have previous experience within international development in a similar role  this could be a great opportunity to develop your skills further within an international organisation.

Knowledge, skills and experience for the Project Assistant Inclusive Education

Essential:

• Knowledge of current issues, best practices and the local education system, particularly relating to the education of children with disabilities.
• Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability/human rights and education
• Substantial experience implementing programmes, including experience of the education sector.
• Experience of designing/managing/supporting education programmes for children with disabilities.
• Experience in policy and/or advocacy work in education, particularly education that is inclusive of children with disabilities.
• Previous project assistant experience in an NGO environment.
• Experience in working in partnerships more so with Government
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good written English skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports
• Field experiences in education
• Current and ongoing right to work in Uganda
• The Project Assistant, Inclusive Education is a highly varied role and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please do read the full Job Description for a complete understanding of what the role entails.

The deadline to submit your completed application is 3 March 2025

The interview process will consist of two stages. The first stage will be a virtual interview lasting up to one hour. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to attend a final interview at the country office in Uganda. This final interview will last up to one hour.

Next Steps 

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, simply click on the ‘Apply’. Please ensure you answer all related questions during the application process. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls. 

We know the enormous difference play and play professionals can have on children in 
hospitals, hospices and other healthcare settings. We want the public, health services and
government to understand why play is a must have, not a nice to have.

In order to support our strategy by raising awareness of why we exist and what we do, we are 
seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional to join the Marketing and 
Communications team. With a strong background in media relations and PR, you will have 
responsibility of overseeing and delivering the press office function, develop and deliver
media and communications plans, shape our storytelling and key messages and provide 
expert consultancy to all colleagues up to and including the Chief Executive.

Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, children and their families, our 
youth panel and health professionals, you will proactively seek out stories to create
compelling content for the media, our fundraising and awareness raising campaigns, and 
marketing collateral. You are an exceptional copywriter and will have an understanding of
different audience requirements and can advise colleagues accordingly.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, you’ll support with strategic 
communications planning, and in the ideation, development and management of content to 
maximise impact of campaigns, fundraising appeals, events and policy activity across owned, 
earned and paid channels.

You’ll be committed to development, both for yourself and those around you. You’ll manage 
your own environment by constantly listening, responding and adapting. You will believe in 
the value of giving and receiving feedback as helpful information for us all to continually grow, 
and consciously make appropriate, balanced decisions for yourself, others and Starlight. 

Salary: £32-34,000 per annum
Contract length: Initial two-year contract, potential to renew.

Hours: 35 hour per week.
Location: Hybrid at Thames21 offices and home working. Delivering training sessions at locations across London, occasionally at other locations where the charity works.

Responsible to: EMPOWER Rivers Programme Manager

THAMES21 

Thames21 is a leading environmental charity, working across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis through restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.

THE ROLE
We are seeking a skilled River Skills Officer to join the EMPOWER Rivers team working on our projects in London and the Thames Basin. This role offers an opportunity for the post holder to lead on the delivery and development of Thames21’s environmental training programme, which aims to empower communities to take independent action for rivers.
The key skill for this role is the ability to create and deliver inclusive, engaging and inspiring courses that help people understand what makes a healthy river; explore the crucial role that rivers play in our lives; and demonstrate how everyone can be involved in protecting, maintaining and improving London’s blue-green spaces.

The key value for this role is a passion for rivers and learning, coupled with the ability to share that enthusiasm with diverse groups of people, helping them to build their knowledge and skills to enhance London’s blue-green spaces.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy breaking down complex ideas and processes, making them accessible to a wide range of audiences. You will be comfortable working with people in a variety of settings, mixing theory with practice. 

A typical day is likely to involve delivering one of Thames21’s flagship courses, gathering ideas for new training or making tweaks to existing modules; contacting community-led River Action Groups about upcoming activities, or keeping on track with various admin tasks. You might be working from home, at one of our offices in Bow or Guildhall, or at a river taking learners through the practical elements of our work.  You could be checking over risk assessments, promoting training opportunities or advising a local community river action group about organising their first session. 

You might be creating event listings or updating the web page. You may be working on strategic long-term plans or monitoring project outputs and incorporating learnings into project development. You’ll be thinking both big and small on any given day.

Diversity

We primarily serve a London community, and we would love our organisation to better reflect the diversity of this great city. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Being a diverse and inclusive organisation is very important to us. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.  This role is primarily about skilling up community groups to take independent action for rivers, therefore a strong interest and working knowledge of environmental issues is essential.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Deliver courses on a range of topics, both indoors, online, and at different blue space locations, ensuring training sessions meet the appropriate standards and learner outcomes.
2.  Design training courses, review and contribute to the development of the training programme, and collaborate with other Thames21 staff to create and enhance training initiatives.
3. Ensure that training courses and community-led River Action Groups comply with relevant legislation and Thames21’s policies and procedures
4. Day-to-day management of the training programme, including recruitment, promotion, logistics, learner support, and accreditation process. 
5. Provide ongoing advice and support for programme participants following training, encouraging them to set up, organise and deliver volunteering activity in their local community. Including support with monitoring impact, operational plans and receiving and approving Risk Assessments and Method Statements for River Action Group activities to ensure they are covered by Thames21 public liability insurance.
6. Develop and support the Thames21 network of community-led River Action Groups, including linking groups to other community partners, e.g. existing groups, catchment partnerships and other organisations and institutions operating along the catchment 
7. Work with EMPOWER Rivers programme manager to coordinate annual River Action Group forum
8. Maintain clear records of progress, ensure all administration and statistical information is kept up to date, and regularly upload information onto the Thames21 database.
9. Represent Thames21 at community events, activities and partnership meetings.
10. Attend internal meetings as required and engage positively with the supervision and appraisal process
11. Work with colleagues to ensure documents and processes for employing Event Support Contractors are appropriate and up to date.

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times. The post-holder will be expected to carry out other reasonable duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with other Thames21 activities and with those in this document.  For more information and how to apply, please see the attached Job Specification.
 

This role sits within the wider Operations team, and is dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of financial management to enable RFUK to fulfil its mission. The role is pivotal to safeguarding the financial integrity and sustainability of RFUK.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Compliance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the charity’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and donor requirements. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate and timely financial reporting, support budget planning, and provide strategic financial advice to help the charity achieve its objectives. The successful post-holder will also line manage the Finance Officer. 

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in a senior finance role. They will have a proven track record in financial management, charity accounting and operational excellence.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and values and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced, demanding and high impact environment with an international focus. 

We are looking for someone with an interest in the role as we take on new challenges in developing our new 10-year vision. The role represents an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a real difference working for an organisation that consistently punches above its weight, and who possesses the necessary drive, as well as a commitment to both human rights and environmental protection.

We provide a friendly, humble and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for learning and professional development. 

ellenor is recognised as the local expert in caring for people with palliative care needs at end-of-life for adults and children living in North Kent and Bexley, covering a population of around 250,000. Each year, it costs £7 million to care for and support patients and their families with £4.9m of funds raised through the generosity of local supporters.

We are looking for an Interim CEO whilst we recruit for the permanent position. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive with the drive and passion to provide stability, strategic leadership and management across the organisation, ensuring that ellenor is a modern, forward-thinking, resilient organisation and a leader in Hospice palliative and end-of-life care. Accountable to the Chair and Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategy which delivers the vision, purpose and values of ellenor.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• You will provide inspirational leadership across the organisation, lead and encourage an inclusive, open and transparent culture and inspire and encourage the development of fresh ideas, continuously moving the organisation forward.
• You will ensure ellenor has the appropriate standards, controls, systems and processes in place and that they are regularly evaluated to meet the legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
• You will have overall responsibility for financial sustainability, bring an understanding of income generation and encourage a fundraising ethos across the organisation with staff, patients, and families at the heart of everything you do.

Essential requirements of the role include:

• You will be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of leading change at a senior level through collaboration and positive working relationships and must be able to empower, support and encourage people to effectively deliver as a team across the organisation to build an environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a top-quality and effective workforce.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.

Application deadline: 5 pm on 14 March 2025

ellenor is committed to recognising and valuing people’s differences and promoting an inclusive environment for everyone. We are committed to recruiting and retaining an outstanding and diverse team of individuals who will work together to support our patients and their families at one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Stockport, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past eleven years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In April 2022, Smart Works launched a Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. We are on track to achieve this by expanding the reach of our existing centres and opening new centres in areas of need including Bristol; set to open in early 2025.

About this role

This is an exciting role that will lead the relationship management of our most important, high value retail brands, without which our service could not be delivered. Supported by the Head of Events & Community Fundraising, you will work closely with the Partnerships Team and the Wardrobe Team to deliver essential client and events stock. In addition to delivering client and events stock, you will also focus on raising money from retail partners, particularly with activations linked to International Women’s Day and Giving Tuesday.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of retail brands, conducting excellent stewardship, bespoke tailored support, with a real understanding and insight into the challenges and opportunities within the retail sector, and an ability to influence and negotiate on the charity’s behalf. 

We seek an excellent relationship manager, with strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to influence senior stakeholders and exceed set targets. An understanding of women’s fashion would also be advantageous.

Smart Works has a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans. It is also a rewarding place to work and a lot of fun, with valuable opportunities to attend nationwide fundraising events, expert leadership panel discussions, fashion sales and exclusive events.

The Partnerships team is based in London. This is a hybrid role, with time split across all 3 of our London sites in Islington, Ladbroke Grove and Croydon. Some evening and weekend work is occasionally required to support our wider partnership and fundraising events.

If you are a dynamic, proactive self-starter, with a sense of urgency, and exceptional interpersonal skills, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submt a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 5pm on Sunday 23rd February. Your application should be addressed to Sue Wicks, Director of Fundraising

1. What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited to this role? (Max 400 words)
2. What are the key components to external relationship management? (Max 400 words)

1st round interviews will take place on either 3rd/4th March and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team. Contact details are in the attached job description.

2nd round interviews will take place on either 10th/11th March and will be in person at the North London centre in Islington. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please send us an email and we'd be happy to accomodate. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

Do you really dislike litter? Do you want to be part of changing our littered country for the better? CleanupUK’s vision is of a world where everyone benefits from living in a litter-free environment. We support communities in areas of disadvantage to come together and form locally-led litter-picking groups to tackle the litter problem in their neighbourhood and to strengthen their community.

CleanupUK provides a spark in local communities that need some help and encouragement to tackle the challenge of litter where they are. We set up Cleanup Hubs in the most littered areas and support community litter-picking groups to start, grow, or sustain their activities by providing equipment, information and advice. We are a growing, ambitious team who are all passionate about helping the communities we work with. We love what we do!

This new role will be a key member of our income generation team, enabling us to spread our work all over England. You will be helping us to improve people’s lives and give communities a real boost!

Practical details

Position - Trust and Foundation Fundraising Lead

Responsible to - Chief Executive

Location - Home based with occasional travel as the role requires

Hours - 37½ hours per week (full time) – full time or part time role available

Salary - £42,000–£45,000 per annum full time

Annual leave and benefits

• 27 days annual leave full time (bank holidays in addition)
• Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution

Responsibilities 

• You will be implementing the existing workplan for 2025, complemented with your own input into maximising CleanupUK’s revenue from trusts, foundations and The Lottery
• You will be managing the Local/Regional Trust and Foundation Fundraiser to help them maximise their revenue
• In conjunction with the Chief Executive, you will be nurturing the key funder relationships that CleanupUK already has
• You will be developing strong and close relationships with new key trust and foundation funders
• You will be working closely with our Corporate Partnerships and Operations teams
• You will be contributing to CleanupUK’s future strategy

Requirements

• A passion for dealing with litter and the damage that it causes to communities and also for the wider environment and its protection
• ​Solid, successful experience of trust, foundation, lottery, statutory and major donor fundraising 
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with funders of all types
• Good understanding of an organisation’s strategy and strategic issues
• A strong communicator who can write well

Further Information

To be eligible to apply for this position, you should be able to answer “yes” to both of these questions :

• Do you have 5 years or more of fundraising experience?
• Do you have successful experience of raising money from trusts and foundations?

How to apply

Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please see attached full role description and supporting documents.

Applications for the role can only be made via the CharityJob website.  The deadline for applications is Thursday 20th March 2025 at 5pm.

First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing March 31st; final interviews are due to take place in the week commencing April 22nd.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Tusk in the search for an experienced and inspiring Head of Philanthropy to lead its fundraising efforts and secure vital funding for African-driven conservation. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with a proven track record in major gift fundraising and strong connections with high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).

For over 30 years, Tusk has worked to accelerate the impact of African-led conservation. The charity supports innovative projects across Africa that protect endangered species, promote sustainable community development, and combat the illegal wildlife trade. By forging powerful partnerships and securing vital funding, Tusk plays a crucial role in safeguarding wildlife and empowering local communities to thrive alongside nature.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a high-impact philanthropy strategy, securing significant donations (5 and 6-figure gifts).
• Cultivate and manage relationships with HNWIs, Family Offices, and key donors.
• Lead the stewardship of Tusk’s Patron’s Circle and donor programmes.
• Organise high-profile fundraising events and donor cultivation activities.
• Oversee grant applications to charitable trusts and foundations.
• Support Tusk’s fundraising efforts in the USA.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Extensive fundraising experience in the charity sector.
• A strong network of philanthropic contacts.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for conservation and a solid understanding of African wildlife issues.

This full-time role is based at Tusk’s office in Gillingham, Dorset, though candidates based elsewhere are encouraged to apply. Some UK travel, including to London, as well as occasional evening and weekend events, will be required.

Tusk offers a salary of £55,000 per annum, along with 25 days holiday, private medical healthcare, a stakeholder pension scheme, and death in service cover.

Application Process:

Deadline: 24th February 2025 – CV and supporting statement required

Interviews: Early March

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.