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Senior Brand and Marketing Manager

Are you a creative, strategic, and experienced marketing leader ready to shape and grow a purpose-driven brand? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive impactful marketing strategies and make a real difference? Join Prospect Hospice as our Senior Brand and Marketing Manager and play a key role in raising awareness, inspiring action, and supporting compassionate end-of-life care in our community.

With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our marketing team to ensure we meet our ambitious targets.

Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week (flexible working options available)

What is the role?

As Senior Brand and Marketing Manager, you’ll lead a skilled and passionate marketing team responsible for developing our brand and marketing activities. You’ll work across the organisation to create compelling messages, insight-led campaigns and communications to achieve our strategic objectives, lead on refreshing and growing our brand, and maximise engagement, awareness, and support across our community.

This role is key to helping us raise awareness, increase consideration to support, engage supporters, and promote our products, events, and services.

At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.

About you:

You’ll bring a mix of creativity, leadership, and hands-on experience to the role. We’re looking for someone who has:

• Extensive knowledge of marketing across all channels.
• Significant experience in strategic brand management and development.
• Proven ability to create and execute effective marketing strategies, plans, and budgets to grow engagement and impact.
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in digital marketing, including pay-per-click and display advertising.
• Ability to use audience insight to develop effective marketing plans.

Please see the job description for full details and person specification.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and practice
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• A values led, inclusive working environment
• Free parking on-site

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

In this role you will be responsible for managing the Trust's Unit Base Operation and will take ownership of the marketing and letting of spaces both in the buildings/structures and other suitable outdoor locations across the Trust’s 23 acres of land in North Kensington.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lettings Officer who will be committed to generating income for the Trust.  You will be a strategic, commercial and customer focused person with the ability to provide a friendly and efficient service to tenants, staff and other stakeholders, with an aptitude for working in a complex and fast changing environment.

If you are looking for a new challenge this role is for you!

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Unit Base Management:

Responsibility for driving improvements, developing, managing and implementing the Trust’s Unit Base operations, including:

• A promotional plan for the Trust’s offer is visible in the market place and to grow the service over time.
• A strong booking system supplying the right data for the Trust to manage the operation in a timely manner.
• Appropriate meeting and greeting, services, facilities and security provision are in place.
• Ensure all relevant information for smooth set up, use and strike, is available and passed to users of the service, including emergency or out of hours, contact information.
• Ensure a feedback mechanism is in place for users.
• Ensure a monitoring mechanism is in place for reporting upwards within the Trust.
• Ensure a risk assessment for the service is in place and kept regularly updated.

Commercial Lettings:

• Develop a marketing and lettings strategy in line with the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Proactively market all our spaces.
• Identify potential advertising locations on the estate and actively market and let such spaces, to generate new income.
• Liaise with stakeholders and tenants to support businesses and the local economy.
• Manage internal and external relationships, positively and pro-actively.
• Provide local economy support through engagement with our other tenants, community and external partners/providers.
• Establish and maintain systems for the selection of tenants and monitoring and evaluation.
• Undertake the review and selection of suitable tenants and the negotiation of terms.
• Review and approve lease/licence and other similar legal documentation.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in dealing with Landlord & Tenant matters, in a similar or equivalent role across complex property portfolios, in particular the retail sector.
• Involvement in commercial property transactions and tenancies in a commercial or community environment.
• Have good time management, organisational, communication and administrative skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of the local area and its social, cultural and political heritage would be highly desirable
• Experience in using property management software (or similar)
• Proficient at managing databases and programmes.

Personal Skills:

• A personable and collaborative approach, with proven experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including tenants, community groups, Local Government and Board members.
• Good communication and negotiation skills, orally and in writing.
• Good people management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Commercial Property Management qualification ideal or related qualification/experience.

The post holder will be expected to have a flexible approach to working hours.  Owing to the demands of the role or events on the estate, the position may include working some evenings and weekends.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is  Sunday 27 April 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

Salary: £50,000 per annum (28 hours/4 days per week).  FTE: £62,500 per annum

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

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. The expectation for this role is to come into the office in London at least one day each week, when most of the team are likely to be in. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, either in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location).

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Fixed term contract from: 01 July 2025 – 31 March 2029. Open to discuss alternative engagement options.   Part time 28 hours / 4 days per week.

Benefits:

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

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Interview dates: Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May 2025.  Interviews will take place remotely on Teams.

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

Job Information

We have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver an exciting new programme, aiming to improve the experience and continuity of hospice care for young people with life-limiting conditions transitioning from children's to adult services.

You will provide clinical leadership of this UK-wide programme, empowering young people, hospices and system partners to overcome the inequities of care experienced by patients and families throughout this transition. 

You will become a crucial part of the Programmes Directorate at Hospice UK. This team is responsible for areas of real relevance and importance to our hospices’ membership, including: commissioning support; data, research and evidence; clinical and non-clinical projects; learning platforms: sharing good practice; and a well-regarded and commercially successful portfolio of conferences, including our flagship national conference.

You will bring the clinical leadership needed to deliver this exciting new programme. You will lead our young person’s forum and provide invaluable mentorship to hospices. Supported throughout by our Senior Programme Manager and Team Administrator, you will further develop our Transition Community of Practice and help us collate and share programme data across the sector. You will lead on partnerships and strategic relationships, with Together for Short Lives and other decision-makers across our sector. When representing Hospice UK and our programme externally, you will offer clinical expertise leadership within the field of Transition. 

You will have senior palliative care experience, working in the field of transition. You will have led clinical programmes across systems and/or regions, and experience supporting organisations with Quality Improvement projects. You will be an excellent and influential communicator, who embraces working with data while maintaining a strategic overview. 

More information about the programme and the role can be found in the candidate information pack - download below. 

If you have any questions or would like a discussion about the role please contact the People and Culture team and Hospice UK.

How to apply

Complete the following documents:

• Supporting statement form - download below (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• Equal opportunities monitoring form - download below 

Click on the How to Apply button and send your completed forms above and your CV to us by 10am on Wednesday 23 April 2025. 

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. 

Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The EQ Foundation is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our new venture, GivingSmart, a cutting-edge charity donation platform. It will operate alongside our award winning GivingisGreat charity database.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and grow an innovative platform that connects donors with charities in meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Platform Oversight:

o Manage and moderate the online forum, ensuring a positive and productive environment for users

o Verify the accuracy and quality of content published on the platform

2. Marketing and Client Relations:

o Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the GivingSmart platform

o Act as the primary point of contact for potential clients and handle ongoing client relationships.

o Organise and oversee both online and in-person events to foster relationships, encourage donations and facilitate direct interactions between donors and charities.

3. Content Management:

o Oversee the creation and curation of informative content for the platform.

o Ensure all published information is accurate, up-to-date, and valuable to users.

4. Strategic Growth:

o Identify opportunities for platform growth and expansion.

o Develop plans for future team expansion as the platform grows.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Proven experience in fundraising, event management, or digital platform management.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong organisational and project management abilities.

· Proficiency in digital marketing and social media strategies.

· Understanding of the charity sector and donor relations.

· Ability to work independently and lead future team member.

Work Environment:

This role offers a flexible work arrangement, combining remote work with time in our London office and a minimum requirement of 4 days per week. The successful candidate should be comfortable with both independent work and collaborative office environments.

Growth Potential:

As GivingSmart expands, this role is expected to evolve into a team leadership position, offering exciting opportunities for professional growth and development.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about connecting donors with worthy causes, tech-savvy, and ready to take on the challenge of growing an innovative charity platform from the ground up.

Remuneration:

Depending on hours and experience but expected to be in the range £53,000-£62,000 plus bonus and benefits

Are you an experienced communications professional that is passionate about using your creative communication skills to make a difference? 

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the further development of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.

We are an award-winning local charity that provides specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our team and who will help us build on our charity’s established reputation. You will lead on the delivery of a marketing and communications strategy that will engage and champion our brand to all our key audiences, internally and externally, in a consistent manner via a number of mediums and platforms.

You will bring creativity, energy, and passion to this role, with responsibility for delivering high-quality marketing assets that will bring our vital work to life in an inspiring way to help grow awareness and increase vital income.

The successful candidate will need to have experience across various areas: PR and brand management, report writing and developing case studies.

The role is based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with people and experience in event coordination. 

About the National Pro Bono Centre:

The National Pro Bono Centre brings together charities dedicated to the providing pro bono legal services and improving access to justice.   We serve as a central resource for charities who help people seeking free legal advice and representation.  Our work fosters collaboration, coordination, and improved service delivery among stakeholders in the pro bono sector. Through our work, the Centre supports the wide range of pro bono projects and brokerage which charities provide; helping individuals and communities all over England and Wales get access to justice.

The role:

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate excellent operational and administrative skills and will be comfortable working regularly in a physical office setting. You will report to the Executive Director (who also works part time) and work alongside a small team consisting of the Project Director, the Head of Communications and Community Development, the Operations Manager and the Regional Pro Bono Support Officers.  You will also get to know our dedicated and friendly board of trustees and our freelance consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

Events Coordination:

• Assist in organising key London events for the National Pro Bono Centre, including:
  • The Commercial Litigators’ Forum (CLF) reception and other evening events and
  • Pro Bono Week events in early November.
• Collaborate with event leads and key stakeholders to define event objectives and support requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for speakers and attendees, providing logistical support leading up to and on the day of the events.

Justice Hub Management:

• Bring vision and energy to make the Hub an exciting, collaborative space for access to justice charities.
• Act as the key liaison point for the Founding Members and other organisations using the Justice Hub, managing desk and room bookings.
• Coordinate with the International Dispute Resolution Centre, where the Hub is based, in relation to the operational and administrative management of the Hub.
• Oversee booking systems, health and safety procedures, and office management for the Hub.

It is also anticipated that you will combine both aspects of this role in organising future events at the Justice Hub, bringing together key people from across the legal charity sector to collaborate and share ideas and best practice.

About you:

We are looking for someone with 2 to 4 years proven event management experience and strong office management knowledge. 

As part of the role, you will be required to work in the office at least 2 days per week, with the flexibility to travel to London for supplier and venue meetings when required.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders, charities, and both current and future users of the Hub. 
• Ability to work proactively and on your own initiative, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency, including for others. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in setting up and improving administrative systems, particularly in relation to IT and office management.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly encourage applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

Data Protection

By applying for this role and sending your covering letter and CV you consent to NPBC using and keeping information about you or by third parties, e.g. referees relating to your application or future employment. This information will be used solely in the recruitment process. For unsuccessful candidates, the information will be destroyed within 6 months unless you have consented to extend this period.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to manage a portfolio of Trust funders providing excellent stewardship and developing a strategy to grow income.

Whizz Kidz: the facts

Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.
Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.

We’re here to change that

As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users, we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.

Our values

We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.

The Trusts and Foundations Team is part of the Fundraising and Marketing Communications Department and is responsible for delivering over £3m a year for the organisation’s services.

As Senior Trust Fundraising Manager you will be responsible for managing our existing donor relationships, researching new funding opportunities and preparing applications with a focus on 5 and 6 figure funding. This is a well-established income stream for Whizz Kidz with content for proposals readily available and accessible and you will have the opportunity to work with long standing supporters, helping them feel inspired by the impact of their gift. You will use your skills of relationship management to make a real difference to the lives of young wheelchair users. Finally, you will join an ambitious and collaborative fundraising team, keen to share success and support one another.

The ideal candidate will have experience of growing a Trust income stream and of preparing donor reports and providing excellent stewardship to funders and will be an excellent spoken and written communicator with a particular emphasis on funding application writing and reporting. They will have strong prospect research skills with the ability to secure higher value funding partnerships and an understanding of the issues young wheelchair users face.

Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.

A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!

Annual leave
25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).

Christmas closure
In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.

Pension
Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.

Simply health
Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.

Season ticket loan
An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.

To apply please email your CV and Cover Letter via the apply button. 

Closing date 15 April 2025.  Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. 

Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.

About Bond

Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships.

About the role

• Permanent 
• 35 hours per week
• £44,803

Main purpose of the job

The role leads on the delivery of Bond’s corporate and CEO level events. This role is managed by the Head of Communications but also works with the corporate and marketing team, the Director of Membership and Communications and CEO.

The primary focus of this role is to manage and deliver high-quality events for Bond’s corporate partners to help them reach their target audiences, and to deliver high level events for CEOs and senior leaders across our network to help provide senior leaders with the support and skills needed to provide effective and supportive leadership.  

Main responsibilities

Corporate events:

• Manage and deliver a range of events to fulfil contractual commitments with corporate partners and ensuring they meet high-quality standards.
• Oversee the successful execution and promotion of both hybrid and face-to-face events across various locations including potential European venues.
• Steward corporate partners in refining event ideas to align with Bond's audience and sector needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet partner expectations and contribute to revenue generation. Provide effective project management, overseeing all stages of event planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners to ensure long-term collaboration and mutual success.

CEO events:

• Deliver events or half day events for CEOs and senior leaders within our network, ensuring high quality execution.
• Coordinate logistics, including speaker liaison, invitations, venue sourcing, and event planning for CEO events throughout the year.
• Work with data to track attendance and use insights to drive participation and improve future events.
• Manage event budgeting, reporting, and evaluation to ensure alignment with goals and financial objectives. Work closely with senior management to align events with organisational goals and strategies outlined in Bond’s membership strategy.

Special projects:

• Coordinate special one-off projects and events as required by members or donors, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

 General

• Ensure the successful delivery of Bond corporate and CEO events both online and in person, where appropriate.
• Oversee events logistics, including working with any contractors, external booking systems and digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain the Bond corporate and CEO events schedule and ensure that project timelines are adhered to.
• Liaise with speakers and ensure that speakers are successfully briefed
• Support the uploading and editing of digital content, including sessions and speaker details on the Bond website. Research and scope venues, platforms and tools for in-person, online and hybrid events
• Assist in-person and hybrid event providing support as and when required.
• Working with the Marketing and Membership Manager and Business Development Adviser, ensure that all events communications are delivered in a timely manner and that delegate queries are answered, including management of the events inbox
• Coordinate the successful delivery, when required, of any post event communications, including blogs and video, and ensure that each event is evaluated.
• Advise the corporate partnerships team on the successful delivery of webinars.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with event delivery, including changes in corporate needs or unexpected challenges.
• Ensure events comply with budgetary constraints, legal, insurance, health, and safety obligations. Maintain a portfolio of venues (both free and paid-for) that Bond can use when an in-person event is required.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate would:

• Have at least 2 years’ experience of events organisation and management in a similar or comparable setting
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with corporate event sponsors or delivering paid for events
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with sponsors, event partners and participants.
• Be able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and manage relationships with Bond’s network of members. 
• Have a good understanding of how events can generate income
• Be entrepreneurial and flexible, with the ability to identify potential opportunities and partners.
• Be highly organised – able to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales and to manage both strategic and reactive projects effectively. 
• Have a high degree of IT competence.
• Have an understanding of and commitment to the values and objectives of Bond.

Benefits

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year
• 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) ​
• Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month)
• Staff Development days
• Perk Box access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family)
• Interest-free season ticket loan

How to Apply

To apply submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Sunday 6th April 2024.

In the cover letter we expect you to set out:

• Why you are interested in this role
• How you meet the role requirements
• Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role

Bond and Equal Opportunites

Bond values diversity and works to advance equity and inclusion. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are being open, accepting and respectful to all that they come into contact with within their work at Bond, regardless their protected characteristics. Acting in accordance with the EDI policy, Bond staff must contribute to our inclusive organisational culture ensuring that they are aware of and respond appropriately to micro-aggressions, racism, sexism, LQBTQ+ misconduct and disability equity. Bond Staff must not be bystanders, and must report when they witness any unacceptable behaviour.

In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way. 

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.

Privacy Note for Applicant

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Subject of Employment at Bond

If successful, you must have the right to work for the duration of your contract at Bond. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Bond also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Gordon Moody is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals severely affected by gambling harm. Established in South London in 1971, we now operate specialist residential treatment centres across the UK, providing safe and supportive environments for recovery. In addition to our residential programmes for men and women, we offer relapse prevention, aftercare, and the unique Retreat & Counselling programme, combining short-stay residential treatment with ongoing at-home support. Our holistic approach ensures seamless care, including support for friends and family affected by gambling harm.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Fundraising & Events Lead to develop and implement an innovative fundraising and events strategy. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for creating and executing engaging campaigns, fundraising events, and partnerships to generate vital funds and raise awareness of gambling harm. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in fundraising, event management, and donor engagement to contribute to our mission.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Campaigns

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet income targets through individual giving, corporate partnerships, trust and foundation grants, and community fundraising.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and drive initiatives to increase donor engagement and contributions.

Event Management

• Plan, organise, and oversee fundraising events such as gala dinners, charity runs, auctions, and community engagement activities.
• Ensure events are delivered to a high standard, within budget, and align with the charity’s objectives.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and event participants.
• Implement donor stewardship strategies to encourage repeat donations and long-term support.

Campaign & Event Marketing

• Work with the digital marketing team to create compelling promotional materials for fundraising campaigns and events.
• Ensure strong promotion through social media, email marketing, and community outreach.

Partnership Development

• Cultivate relationships with corporate partners, community groups, and other stakeholders to establish long-term fundraising opportunities.
• Develop sponsorship packages and secure corporate sponsorships for key events.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Oversee event budgets and financial targets, ensuring cost-effective planning and monitoring of income and expenditure.
• Provide accurate forecasting and financial reports for fundraising initiatives.

Impact Reporting & Compliance

• Track, measure, and report on the success of fundraising campaigns and events.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant regulations, including data protection laws and fundraising standards.
• Monitor risks and ensure events adhere to health and safety protocols.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams to align activities and maximise fundraising success.
• Support and guide volunteers involved in fundraising activities.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Proven experience in planning, organising, and executing fundraising events and campaigns, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Strong event management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, corporate partners, and stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage and inspire supporters.
• Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and maximising fundraising revenue.
• Passion for Gordon Moody’s mission and commitment to delivering impactful fundraising activities.
• Proactive, results-driven, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable:

• Experience using CRM systems to manage donor and event data.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising tools and platforms.
• Knowledge of gambling-related harm and its impact on individuals and families.
• Experience managing and mentoring volunteers.

Join us in making a difference by driving impactful fundraising initiatives that support those affected by gambling harm!

Variety, the Children's Charity, seeks an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and deliver our corporate partnerships portfolio and secure new, high-value partnerships – could it be you?Our corporate supporters are key to achieving our mission to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. You will be joining the charity at a very exciting time as we launch a three-year strategy to drive ambitious growth and develop sector-leading partnerships.

Based in our head office in London, you will play a key role in our fundraising team, working alongside the CEO and Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop corporate leads from our high-profile events and supporters, grow our existing partnerships and drive corporate engagement to achieve our goals. 

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. Variety is also involved with a number of capital projects which transform the facilities of hospitals and SEN schools. In addition, each year tens of thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help. Help that makes a real and immediate difference.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

Here are some of key responsibilities of the role although a full brief and job description is available on request:

 ●  Account management of a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship to meet income targets and agreed KPI’s, increasing engagement to deliver maximum potential for Variety

●Management of the new business pipeline and new business approaches, developing leads and identifying prospects, engaging them with our work to grow the partnerships portfolio

●Create comprehensive partnership delivery plans including fundraising, communications, finance, impact reporting with partnership key messaging

●   Write and deliver bespoke propositions, proposals and pitches for new business development meeting agreed KPI’s

In return we are looking for someone that has the following attributes and experience:

•   Experience of managing multiple, large corporate partnerships

•   Experience of managing a variety of different types of partnerships (e.g. employee fundraising, transactional, programme focussed partnerships, corporate foundations, etc)

•   Experience of new business development and securing new partnerships

•   Experience of account management set-up and partnership agreements

•   Good organisational and planning skills

•   Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated

•   An understanding of the fundraising marketplace and partnership trends

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role.

Applications will close on 30th April 2025 at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 5th May 2025. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• 25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual).
• In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
• Employer pension contributions of 7%,
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Medicash cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 1/2 days working from home

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.

We are looking for a highly organised events planner with a talent for managing every detail from start to finish and who can continue the success of our annual online conference, dedicated to helping people understand more about macular disease.

You will play a key role in our friendly and dynamic team, ensuring the successful planning and delivery of all elements of our annual conference. You will collaborate with internal teams to create engaging session content and speakers to drive engagement, participation and registrations. You will be responsible for managing budgets, overseeing marketing and promotion, and compiling post-campaign analysis to evaluate success and inform future strategies.

There will be other opportunities to support with engaging audiences including supporting our webinars and podcasts.

As part of our application process we will invite those selected for interview to complete a task related to the role.

In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. 

We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.

We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. To Beat Macular Disease for all we know we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.

Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes. We provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide.

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to provide essential administrative support to our mass participation events team. This role is crucial in assisting with the coordination of fundraising activities, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering exceptional service to our supporters. You will be responsible for managing phone and email communications with supporters, preparing acknowledgment letters, and updating our database. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall effectiveness of the charity, helping to meet fundraising targets and ensure that all relevant processes run efficiently.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive gold standard care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Fundraising Officer will be a vital member of the Mass Fundraising team, responsible for supporting all activity across Community and Events. They will be instrumental in supporting the Community and Events team to achieve our income targets and grow Community & Events from £400,000 to £550,000 over the next five years and by 29/30.

This role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship, delivering a calendar of community and events fundraising, and ensuring accurate data management to enhance donor engagement. Working with the Community and Events Manager you will be responsible for marketing our fundraising challenge events to ensure they provide a positive ROI. You will be a key point of contact for 200+ fundraisers who take part in fundraising events each year, as well as develop our community income stream proactively securing 10+ partnerships with local businesses/schools.

The ideal candidate will cultivate long-lasting relationships with individual supporters, promote fundraising opportunities, and help deliver impactful events, all while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Events Fundraising

• Assist in the planning and execution of a diverse range of fundraising events, including challenge events and community initiatives.
• Support the management of event logistics, including participant communication, volunteer coordination, and on-the-day activities.
• Work with the Community and Events Manager to ensure a minimum 3:1 Return On Investment for challenge event fundraisers.
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth event operations and build strong relationships for future collaboration.

Community Fundraising

• Lead outreach efforts to engage at least 10 new local community partners, such as businesses, schools, and clubs, promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.
• Provide stewardship for in-memory and in-celebration fundraisers, ensuring they receive the information and support needed to maximise their fundraising potential.
• Conduct research to identify new opportunities for engagement and fundraising within local communities. SGHC – Role Profile Page 2 of 3

Supporter Care

• Serve as the primary point of contact for 200+ community and events fundraisers, delivering outstanding stewardship that enhances their experience with the charity.
• Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
• Process cash and cheque donations for Community & Events income, including ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database which may include batch uploads.
• Provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation for 2-3 days/week.
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM (Raiser’s Edge) to track communications, income, and supporter preferences, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
• Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to the supporter journey, aiming to enhance retention and engagement.

Administrative and Financial Support

• Process incoming donations and ensure timely acknowledgment and thank-you communications to all supporters.
• Work closely with the finance and data teams to reconcile donations, maintain accurate records, and support budget management for community and event fundraising activities.
• Assist in developing and adhering to fundraising budgets, tracking income, and ensuring effective expenditure management.

Marketing and Communication

• Create engaging materials and content to inspire participation in fundraising activities and distribute these to potential supporters. This could include posters, social media posts, newsletters.
• Ensure Community and Events associated webpages are kept up to date.

Other Requirements

• This is not an exhaustive list of tasks. Duties may vary from time to time as determined by Charity needs.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events.

About Drinkaware
Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities, and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause.

We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry, and independent research, consumer insight, and evaluation.

We are excited to be recruiting a Marketing Manager (1-Year Maternity Cover) to join our team on a fixed-term contract. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful marketing campaigns that drive positive behaviour change. Drinkaware offers hybrid working with a requirement to have at least 2 days a week in our London office.

About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Marketing Manager to support the development and execution of Drinkaware’s marketing campaigns and brand activity across our consumer and funder audiences. This role will focus on our high-profile Drinking Check campaign and other strategic marketing initiatives.

You will lead on the planning, execution, and evaluation of key marketing campaigns, working closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure maximum impact. If you’re a strategic thinker with experience in digital marketing, campaign management, and stakeholder engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and optimisation of Drinkaware’s paid digital marketing campaign, including:
• Creating and managing the digital media plan in collaboration with our digital media agency
• Overseeing campaign budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Continuously assessing and optimising campaign performance
• Conducting campaign evaluations to provide learnings and recommendations.
• Support the Senior Marketing Manager in planning and executing strategic marketing campaigns, including setting strategy, budgeting, and evaluating results.
• Work closely with the Partnerships team to strengthen relationships with funders and partners by:
• Attending meetings and supporting funder engagement.
• Developing campaign briefing documents and marketing assets for funders and partners.
• Creating bespoke marketing activities tailored to key funders and evaluating their impact.
• Ensure all marketing activities align with organisational and team objectives.
• Represent Drinkaware externally, acting as a brand ambassador in meetings, presentations, and industry events.
• Provide regular reports on key marketing metrics, campaign impact, and budget spend.

About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering impactful marketing campaigns and has experience in managing audience-focused digital marketing initiatives.

Essential skills and experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in marketing roles, ideally in the not-for-profit sector
• Proven experience in developing and managing digital marketing campaigns
• Strong expertise in paid digital media planning, execution, and evaluation
• Experience working within brand frameworks to ensure consistency
• Ability to manage budgets, including forecasting and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Google Analytics, marketing platforms, and content management systems
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A creative, team-oriented individual with a positive, can-do attitude
• A personal commitment to reducing alcohol-related harm

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• A Marketing qualification through CIM, Degree or equivalent
• Project management experience
• Design experience using Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience working in the health or charity sector

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, mission-driven organisation and make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in shaping behaviour change campaigns that help people make informed choices about alcohol. You’ll also work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can lead strategic marketing initiatives and drive real change, apply now!

To apply

For further information please refer to the attached job description and our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware. 

You should submit an up-to-date CV (no more than 2 pages) and a brief covering letter that outlines how you meet the requirements for this role and what you would bring to Drinkaware. Drinkaware reserves the right to assess candidates as they apply and arrange interviews ahead of the published closing date, so early application is recommended. Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices. 

FINAL CLOSING DATE: 9 April 2025

First interviews: 15 April 2025

Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.