Event Fundraising Manager Jobs in East Yorkshire

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting people affected by cancer? Are you a good communicator with the ability to engage a wide variety of people? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as Assistant at The Leveson Centre, York Against Cancer’s cancer support centre.

The Leveson Centre provides a friendly, welcoming, “home-from-home” environment for cancer patients, friends and family to access holistic support services or pop in for a cuppa and a chat, away from a clinical environment. Named after one of the founders of the Charity, Steve Leveson, the Centre offers a range of services to help cancer patients and their loved ones, including a weekly coffee morning, a well-being choir, complementary therapy sessions, Pilates and Yoga classes, benefits and welfare support from a Citizens Advice Advisor and support from a Chartered Clinical Psychologist for young people with family members going through cancer.

We are looking for someone to support the day-to-day running of the Centre. Working closely with the Managers of the Centre, you will ensure Centre services are delivered to a high standard, providing administrative support, supporting and signposting cancer patients who attend the Centre, and supporting and inspiring a team of Centre volunteers. You will also support the work of York Against Cancer, attending charity events and raising awareness of the Centre and its services.

As Assistant at The Leveson Centre, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Centre can continue to offer meaningful services to people whose lives are touched by cancer.

Main Responsibilities:

· Work closely with the Centre Managers to manage the day-to-day operation of the Centre, ensuring high standards are always adhered to in all areas

· Provide excellent customer service to all service users

· Under the guidance of the Centre Managers, assist with the continuation of existing services and the implementation of new ones

· Assist with all procedures and policies for the operational needs of the Centre

· Assist with the administration of the Centre, including the facility booking system, managing emails and answering the phone and documenting and recording Centre activity

· Be responsible for the tidiness of the Centre, ensuring it is fit for purpose each day 

· Act as Key holder for the Centre, opening and closing

· Inspire and support the team of Centre volunteers, ensuring they understand how their contribution is vital to achieving wider strategic aims

· Proactively promote the Centre and the work of York Against Cancer, assisting with Charity and fundraising events

· Support York Against Cancer’s Marketing Team with marketing and promotional material as required

· Become an integral member of a small team

What we are looking for…

We are seeking a motivated and confident individual with excellent communication and customer service skills. You will have a good knowledge of cancer services and clinical pathways in the region, and will be committed to supporting cancer patients and their loved ones. The ability to manage, prioritise, and meet deadlines is crucial, as is the ability to work cooperatively within a small team.

Join us in the fight against cancer and be a driving force in our mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected.

Salary: £25,000 per annum with additional benefits, including a generous pension scheme and free health insurance (after 12 months)

Location: The Leveson Centre, York Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Huntington, York, YO32 9AF

Hours of Work: Full time, 35 hours per week. 32 hours will be worked over 4 days, with a flexible day off per week. The 3 hour difference each week will be made up over the year by assisting with charity events outside the normal working week

Essential: A full clean driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential due to the requirement to attend events

The deadline for applications is Friday 14th March 2025. Interviews will take place at The Leveson Centre w/c 31st March 2025.

If this sounds like an opportunity that you would like to explore further, please apply with a CV and covering letter that outlines your experience and qualifications.

Chief Executive Officer

This is a unique opportunity to join an international children’s charity as its Chief Executive Officer, making a real and lasting transformation in the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan. 

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Remote (with the role involving occasional travel to Surrey)

Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 (subject to experience)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: Thursday 13th March, the client reserves the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap.

About the role: 

This is a crucial position as it will be your responsibility to ensure the growth of the charity, enabling us to support even more children and their families in Darfur, Sudan. You will be an experienced and highly motivated leader overseeing the overall development of the charity, ensuring its continued success in its next phase of the charity’s growth. You will oversee the charity’s budget to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and be responsible for the charity’s fundraising, grants, individuals and our events. You will lead a passionate and dedicated team including working with our volunteers, both in the UK and in the USA and Australia. You will also play a key role in building relationships with donors, potential donors, corporates and other stakeholders. 

You will work closely with the Country Director (currently our Founder) for Darfur and oversee projects and assist recruitment in Sudan as soon as it is safe to do so. At present our Sudan staff are working from outside the country as Darfur faces extreme violence. Projects within Darfur are implemented by the Steering Committee, who are volunteer village leaders working with the charity since 2010.

Your main duties will include:

• Provide vision and leadership for the charity setting the overall vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its mission and values.

• Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.

• Act as the public face of the charity, undertaking a range of speaking opportunities and acting as a media spokesperson.

• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring the effectiveness and efficient use of charity resources.

• Oversee budgeting and financial planning – manage the charity’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

• Build relationships with celebrities, Patrons and key Stakeholders.

• Ensure the charity is compliant with legal, regulatory and financial requirements.

• Regularly report to the Board on all aspects of the charity’s work, ensuring accurate timely updates on funding, operations and emerging needs.

• Be the key point of contact for the charity, providing guidance and support to staff and volunteers.

• Prepare the Annual Report and regular updates for key stakeholders, donors and funders.

About you: 

We are looking for a confident leader who wants to work with us to ensure we are a high performing, sustainable organisation. You will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Proven track record in a management and leadership role, preferably within the charitable or not-for-profit sector. 

• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships and influence at all levels. 

• Compassionate and values-driven approach to leadership, with a commitment to sustainable development. 

• Understanding of Charity law and regulations, governance requirements, and reporting standards. 

• Experience working effectively with a Board of Trustees. 

• Proven experience in budget setting and financial management, reporting to funders and Trustees. 

• Proven success in identifying and developing new income streams. 

• Experienced in building effective relationships with donors, celebrities, patrons and other stakeholders. 

• Experience in building and leading a team of staff and volunteers. 

• Excellent communicator and presentation skills. 

• Highly organised, and excellent attention to detail. 

About the Organisation

This is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 24 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Since 2001 we have adopted 110 villages, transforming the lives of over half a million people.

There could not be a more exciting time to take the charity forward. You will be responsible for shaping both the projects in Darfur, and all the exciting opportunities to raise awareness and funds in the rest of the world. 

Other roles you may have experience of could include Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director, Finance Director, Corporate Services Director, Fundraising Director, Human Resources Director, IT Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Partnerships Director, Managing Director, CFO, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Reporting to Choose Love’s Co-Director of Programmes and working closely with the Project Co-ordinator – Refugee Youth Leadership Council, the MEL Consultant will be responsible for developing, managing, and continuously refining all MEL activities for the Council. The Consultant’s efforts will ensure that young refugees’ perspectives drive the measurement of success, that safeguarding principles are upheld, and that genuine learning informs the Council’s evolution and potential replication.

Wildlife Supporter Officer Positions (Face-to-Face Membership Recruiter)
Various hours up to the value of 1.4FTE per week
Salary: £20,490 pro rata + 25% commission on membership sales during probation period; rising to £24,509 pro rata + 25% commission on membership sales on successful completion of probation

Wanted in the following locations:    

- Staveley Nature Reserve, near Harrogate; or
- Moorlands Nature Reserve, near York; or
- Dearne Valley Country Park, near Barnsley; or
- Stirley, near Huddersfield; or
- Spurn National Nature Reserve, near Hull

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are looking for chatty and confident nature lovers to join our successful team and help us to inspire the public to take urgent action for wildlife and wild places by joining us as members.

In this role, you will be on the very front line of our charitable nature conservation mission, utilising your strong sales skills and your friendly and persuasive personality to encourage people to give us their financial support to bring about nature’s vital recovery.

A typical working day will revolve around enthusing everyone you meet to take small and manageable steps to becoming a force for nature. You will work at a variety of events and locations across Yorkshire, including our very own nature reserves, farmers' markets, shopping centres, country shows and major festivals. Here you will pass on your passion for our wild work and inspire people to support us with the help of a fully-branded gazebo and interactive display set up.

Experience in sales and fundraising and a good general knowledge of wildlife would be a distinct advantage, through we’ll provide a thorough induction, ongoing support and access to a wealth of information that will help build your knowledge; it’s more important that you are engaging, passionate and willing to learn!

Please only apply for this role if you have access to a vehicle, insured for business use.

For more information about the role, please read our FAQs.

This is a rolling advert, applications will be reviewed when they are received.  
Suitable candidates will be interviewed shortly after their applications are received and shortlisted. 

The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.

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Job Title: Senior Media and Communications Officer

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 1st April 2026

Salary: £32,000 FTE

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Location: Remote

 

About the Role

As the Senior Media & Communications Officer, you’ll lead on storytelling, media engagement and campaigns that support parents through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

You will:

· Spot and jump on media opportunities: Monitor news and trends, draft timely and impactful responses to the big issues affecting parents and maternity services in collaboration with NCT’s subject experts.

· Creative storytelling: Source inspiring stories from parents, volunteers and practitioners and showcase how our services empower and support people through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

· Lead on PR campaigns to drive awareness of our charity’s work: Develop communication plans to grow awareness of NCT’s support, services, and campaigns, leading on the consumer PR for charity fundraising moments, such as NCT’s Winter Appeal, and in line with our For Every Parent strategy.

· Manage media relationships: Cultivate connections with journalists, ensuring NCT remains a trusted source for expert comment on maternity and parenting issues.

As Senior Media and Communications Officer, you will be a part of NCT’s Communications and Campaigns team, which brings together NCT’s campaigning, policy, media, parent and pregnancy information as well as our internal engagement team. You’ll also work collaboratively across the charity, including with subject matter experts including NCT Practitioners and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, as well as being the day-to-day point of contact with NCT’s PR Agency.

The job will involve some out-of-hours work including providing an effective on-call service for the media. There may also be occasional travel a few times a year.

Why join us?

NCT is the UK’s leading charity for parents, supporting them through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can thrive and feel empowered in their roles.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help shape the future of our services, we’d love to hear from you!

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 3rd March 2025

Armed Forces Lead

The Shed movement is growing and this is an exciting time to join UKMSA as we work to support and promote Sheds for the improvement of health and wellbeing, adding years to life and life to years.

Funded by support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s Embedding Prevention Veterans Suicide (EPVS) programme we - seek a full time Armed Forces Lead to support the creation of new Men’s Sheds nationally, focussed particularly on those soon to leave the Armed Forces, reservists and veterans.

We already have many veterans who are Shedders (people who participate at Men’s Sheds nationwide) and have shared their stories of how much Sheds mean to them and how they have changed their lives for the better. There are several areas across the UK where the concentration of Sheds is relatively low. We are now seeking a rapid growth in the number of Sheds in these areas, targeted at this group, which will have a significant and direct impact on reducing suicide, loneliness and improving wellbeing.

This pilot project will run for 2 years, in which time we expect this role to work with those communities affected to develop a national Armed Forces and Veteran’s Sheds Strategy (including a Veteran's Accreditation Scheme for existing Sheds).

This is an exciting pilot for UKMSA. It will be supported not only by our own organisation, but also by our strong partnerships, including the Royal British Legion (RBL).

Men’s Sheds create community connection, increased social contact, the sharing of skills and a continuation of the camaraderie experienced in the Armed Forces. This role will see you primarily engaging with communities to help others develop new Sheds in a way we know to be effective.

This is a home-based role with frequent travel across the area, with occasional overnight stays and some national meetings. It will require a successful DBS check.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be arranging to meet potential candidates at the earliest opportunity.