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Business & Human Rights Resource Centre seeks a highly skilled and motivated Development Officer with a strong background in grant writing. The ideal candidate will have exceptional English language communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record in supporting teams to secure funding for mission-driven organisations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping our organisation grow by crafting compelling donor communication (including reports and applications), identifying new funding opportunities from across the European private funding community, and building relationships internally and externally.
Reports to: Deputy Director/Director of Development
Salary: GBP 34,000 – 37,000, commensurate with experience and adjusted according to location (the range is aligned to London cost of living; if based in another location, the range will be adjusted accordingly)
Closing date: 7 March 2025. Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility).
Location: UK or EU (UK or Germany preferred). We are a predominately remote organisation, with offices in London, Berlin, New York City and Colombia. Candidates with outstanding qualifications or experience and based in the US/Canada (ET only) will be considered.
Contract type: Full time (35 hours/week)
Annual leave: 24 days/year
Start: April or May, with some flexibility.
About the organization
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with diverse allies and partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models and end abuse; to support communities and workers in securing their rights and accountability for corporate abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to uphold human rights in business. We are a global organization rooted in five continental regions, comprised of a Global Team of 80. Global Team members work with a rich network of human rights advocates in ten languages, and place strong emphasis on our alliances with grassroots organisations facing often profound inequalities of power in protecting their rights. The efforts inform our ability to influence responsible business, investors, and governments for transformative change.
Our work covers the full range of human rights in business, with particular focus on four priority programmes: just energy transition and natural resources; accountable digital technologies; civic freedoms and human rights defenders; and workers’ rights in global supply chains. These are strengthened by cross cutting themes: corporate legal accountability and racial & gender justice.
About the position
This position is ideal for an experienced grant writer who is interested in being a member of our growing and dynamic Development Team (4.5 FTE) that raises about £5 million annually to support the Resource Centre’s work with partners and allies across the world. You will work closely with an experienced team of fundraising and MEAL specialists, based on five continents, to ensure the highest quality products for our private and public funder audiences (foundations, multilateral and government agencies, and individuals in all regions.) The successful candidate will also work with Global Team members to support efforts to grow our funding base from private foundations across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
WRITING
- Build strong working relationships with teams across the organisation to gather information and collaboratively shape donor materials, including but not limited to: Executive Director’s updates, letters of inquiry, case for support, formal applications, funding reports, individual appeals, and Annual Impact Report.
- Develop, edit, and submit high-quality written and digital applications that clearly articulate BHRRC's mission, vision and impact (and/or that of BHRRC’s specific priority programmes) to foundations, and relevant government agencies, building a compelling case for funders to support BHRRC.
- Demonstrate appetite for learning BHRRC’s core advocacy objectives and approaches, and their evolution, in order to be able to contribute substantively to proposal development.
- Lead the generation of funding reports, in partnership with Development Team members and international and regional programme teams, to ensure funder requirements are met.
- Use our CRM database (Salesforce) to manage calendar for grant submissions, renewals, and reporting to ensure Development Team is on track and deadlines are met.
- Track and report on the success of funding applications, providing regular updates to the Senior Management Team.
RESEARCH & FUNDRAISING
- Research, identify, and evaluate new funding opportunities throughout the EU and analyse funding requirements, eligibility, and fit with BHRRC’s mission and strategic goals. Present recommendations for approaching strong prospects to the Senior Management Team.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of European funding prospects/opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Deputy Director/Director of Development and the Europe Development Manager to design and implement a strategic fundraising plan for the EU, focused on expanding institutional support for BHRRC.
- Build and maintain relationships with select EU funders, ensuring proper stewardship and communication.
- Monitor trends in European philanthropy that may influence BHRRC’s approach to institutional fundraising, and keep informed of emerging opportunities.
ORGANISATIONAL
- Work with Development and Communications Teams to ensure all organisational documents used for fundraising are updated. Suggest and create new materials.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a shared system of information management for programmes and organisational data used in funding reports.
- Participate in the development of BHRRC’s fundraising strategies, and organisational policies and guidelines related to fundraising.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through a collaborative goal-setting process, which provides opportunities for both reflection and forward planning.
Essential skills and experience
- 3+ years of foundation/government fundraising experience, with an emphasis on grant writing.
- Exceptional writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop original proposals, reports, and other donor correspondence. Strong ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.
- Able to work efficiently and methodically to support achievement of deliverables; strong prioritization skills; self-motivated and organised; and comfortable working independently within agreed framework while maintaining communication with a global team in different time zones and geographies.
- Experience collaborating with culturally diverse teams with the ability to effectively lead and manage projects as well as harness team creativity.
- Strong research skills, with the ability to identify appropriate grant sources.
- Highly-developed project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks as needed based on deadlines and workflow.
- The ability to grasp, analyse, summarise, and present complex information coherently to external audiences is required.
- Experience thinking critically about impact is required.
- Strong commitment to human rights, and to the mission and values of the Resource Centre. An understanding of business and human rights issues in a global context is a plus.
- Proficiency using Office 365 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint). Familiarity with fundraising software or CRM tools.
- Bachelor’s Degree
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Stationary works station: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for up to 7 hours a day with appropriate breaks.
- Manual dexterity: The role requires the frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
- Remote working: Ability to manage remote work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and effective prioritization skills.
- Visual acuity: The employee must have the visual ability to perform extensive computer work for long periods, including reading and analysing data on a computer screen.
- Communication: The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in this area of work and seek to directly address that through our hiring practices. We particularly encourage applications from women, BAME applicants, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQI+ or Indigenous.
Recruitment process: Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in the last week of March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). More details:
The first interview will be conducted virtually via MS teams and includes one hour for the interview and one hour for a short written exercise. If you are selected for a second-round interview you will also be asked to provide a professional writing sample. Depending on your location, the second interview may be conducted in person. We will ask if we may consult your references after the second interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About Us
The Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) is a Home Office-funded organisation working to increase awareness of the risks of strangulation, develop a research evidence base, and improve responses to victims and survivors. Since our establishment in 2022, we have become a recognised centre of excellence in this field, working in partnership with SafeLives and Bangor University.
As part of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM), we collaborate with key stakeholders to influence policy and best practices in addressing strangulation within domestic abuse, sexual violence, and other contexts.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator/Coordinator to join our small but impactful team. You will play a crucial role in providing administrative support, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring smooth communication between IFAS, our partners, and key stakeholders.
Your work will directly contribute to our mission by supporting research, training, and awareness initiatives, ultimately helping to improve outcomes for victims and survivors. This is a remote role with occasional travel required for meetings and events.
About You
You will be a detail-oriented and efficient administrator with experience in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A passion for influencing positive change in society, particularly in areas related to domestic abuse and sexual violence, is highly desirable.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, or relevant work experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in an administrative support role, managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital communication tools
- Experience coordinating meetings, drafting agendas, and taking minutes
- Ability to problem-solve independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable:
- Knowledge or interest in domestic abuse, sexual violence, and related societal issues
- Experience with website content updates, Canva, Mailchimp, or WordPress
- Event and training coordination experience
How to apply: Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button to submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience to date and suitability as a candidate.
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Antibiotic Research UK (ANTRUK) is the UK patient organisation for people impacted by antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our legitimacy to advocate for change, with policy makers and NHS organisations, comes from our small-scale research projects, our engagement with patients and their families, and from our direct support of patients through our information service and peer-support activities.
The Operations Manager role is a new and a very crucial one within our growth plans. The postholder will ensure that all aspects of our operations – from direct patient services to back-office support – are of exceptionally high quality.
To be successful in the role you will need proven experience in areas covered by the job description so that you can make immediate impact on appointment. You will also be highly organised, data rational and solution-focussed. Above all, you will be passionate about improving the lives of people in the UK impacted by AMR.
For more details, please see the Role Description
Please note that our website is currently under redevelopment and will be relaunched with a much stronger focus on our role as a Patient Organisation. We are also in the process of re-branding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!
Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.
About Racing Welfare:
Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.
The Role:
As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
- Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
- Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.
You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
- A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
- Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
- A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.
Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential.
Why Racing Welfare?
This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).
As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.
If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 14 February 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are pleased to share that we are recruiting for a Campaigns Coordinator to join our growing Income Generation team, at a very exciting time for Retina UK.
As our 50th anniversary year approaches, we are looking for an enthusiastic, driven, forward-thinking, organised and creative fundraiser to lead on and develop a wide range of fundraising campaigns and appeals throughout the year.
You will be joining a friendly team and your hard work will make an immediate, real impact for our inherited sight loss community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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FIT makes grants to organisations and provides individual fellowships for work that promotes sustainable transport as a universal basic right, reduces the environmental impact of our transport system, and reduces the dominance of the car in society. The Foundation also makes loans, repayable grants and equity investments to selected projects and innovations. For further information about our work and examples of our projects, please visit our website.
The Communications Officer will manage the Charity's communications activities including PR/press, the website and social media, as well as helping organise various events. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who cares passionately about achieving our aims. The role offers an opportunity to help shape the Foundation’s priorities and strategy, to be part of a movement for change, and to identify and work with some exceptional individuals and organisations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
1) PR/ press:
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Promoting FIT and its work to a wider audience
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Publishing and promoting the work of FIT’s grantees, fellows and investees using blogs, social media, newsletters and press releases:
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Communicating with grantees, fellows and investees to obtain relevant information
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Drafting news articles for the FIT website and social media
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Producing a quarterly newsletter detailing new grant awards, grantee news and upcoming events
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Producing press releases and media articles
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Liaising with external press and print media organisations
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Creative use of other media as the post holder sees fit
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Creating a digital catalogue/ archive of all FIT-funded projects, fellowships and investments
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Adding FIT to directories of grant-giving organisations to allow us to be found by a wider audience.
2) Website:
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Maintaining and updating FIT’s website (in conjunction with the Executive Secretary & Grants Manager)
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Producing grant impact summaries for the individual project pages on the website using information provided in final project reports
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Adding missing past/ present funded projects to the website to create a complete online record of everything FIT has funded.
3) Social media:
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Managing FIT’s existing social media accounts including LinkedIn and X
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Setting up new social media accounts as necessary eg Facebook
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Drafting a social media policy for FIT.
4) Events/ networking:
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Supporting the organisation of in person events and webinars to showcase the projects, fellowships and social investments which FIT supports, and to enable networking amongst those supported by FIT (in conjunction with the Executive Secretary & Grants Manager and Events Manager)
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Creating virtual sub-groups of grantees and fellows to further enable networking opportunities.
5) Other:
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Opportunity for drafting a communications strategy
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Other communications tasks from time to time as deemed reasonable by the trustees and Executive Secretary & Grants Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Communications Officer will actively and passionately promote the work of the Foundation and will be aligned with the aims of FIT, which are public transport as a universal basic right, reducing the environmental impact of our transport system, and reducing the dominance of the car in society.
Skills and competencies
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Excellent copywriting skills and experience in drafting copy for technical and non-technical audiences in a variety of formats, including web, social media, news articles, press releases, formal reports, etc (E)
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Experience in web editing using WordPress (E)
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Ability to work and liaise with a wide range of people (E)
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Accuracy and excellent attention to detail (E)
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Ability to work independently under own initiative (E)
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High level organisational and administrative skills (E)
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IT skills: competent in the use of Google Workspace, Zoom and social media, etc (E)
Knowledge and experience
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Experience of working in a communications role (E)
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Experience of working with social media (E)
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Experience of working with mainstream media (E)
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Familiarity with the charitable, not-for-profit or campaigning sector (E)
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Experience of working within a committee environment, for example, with a board of trustees or elected members (D)
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Interest in and support for sustainable transport (E)
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Knowledge of the sustainable transport sector (D)
E = Essential; D = Desirable
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 sides A4) outlining your relevant skills and experience, together with details of how you fit the requirements of the person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:55 on Friday 14th February 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Relationship Manager – North West
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + benefits
Reports to: Divisional Manager
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Open to flexible working requests)
Location: Home-based with regular travel around the patch, covering the Northwest of England. Occasional travel may be required in the wider region. Candidates must live on patch or within 50 miles of the divisional border. Travel will be reimbursed in line with the organisations travel policy.
Closing date: 10 February 2025 23:55
Interview Process: initial competency-based interview, followed by second interview with task (two stage)
Interview Date: approximately week commencing 24 February 2025
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are looking for an ambitious and driven people person, passionate about raising money to support Cancer Research UK. As a Relationship Manager you will have a direct impact on the relationships we build with our local communities, building a multi-million-pound pipeline of potential supporters that will have a significant positive impact across Cancer Research UK’s portfolio in current and future years.
This role will predominantly be focused on generating new business and will be tasked with realising the extremely high potential we have in the Northwest region. You will use your networking skills to explore the abundance of corporate and community opportunity that will drive income and grow the pipeline as well as maintaining strong relationships with our existing supporters.
This is a great role for someone that is a self-starter, who enjoys networking, meeting a diverse group of people and loves to see results – only this time those results have a life changing impact on those living with Cancer.
What will I be doing?
Supporting the development of prospect pipelines and opportunities by identifying and cultivating leads.
Building strong working relationships with other divisional team members
Work with divisionally based and other CRUK staff to maximise supporter activity with a focus on those that will help support national and divisional strategies
Hitting fundraising targets for CRUK's life saving research.
Planning and delivering effective rewards and recognition to increase supporter loyalty and income.
Inspire, develop and manage supporters to achieve agreed objectives by offering outstanding, tailored stewardship to build emotional loyalty and maximise lifetime value through cultivation
Ensure each supporter has a stewardship plan in place which best fits their motivations, utilising the cross-organisation portfolio of products and engagement opportunities to raise awareness of CRUK’s impact and relevance
Plan and deliver appropriate effective reward & recognition to increase loyalty, income and longevity with our supporters
*This is a home-based role with significant travel across the patch to maximise engagement. On average this would be 60 percent out in the field (travelling around your patch meeting supporters) and 40 percent home based. However, this is subject to change based on business need. There will be some evening working required to attend committee meetings however you will get this time back via our time off in lieu policy.
What skills will I need?
We are open to your background, this could suit someone who is a corporate relationship manager or account manager, sales executive or business development manager. Whatever your background, you ‘ll need to be able to demonstrate:
Excellent networking and relationship manager skills – and the ability to motivate and influence supporters or customers to reach targets.
Proven ability to generate new business, new ideas and adapt style and approach to meet the needs of different supporters or customers.
Experience of working as part of a high performing team, achieving and exceeding KPIs and targets
Experience of working unsupervised with the ability to drive and generate own workload
A strong solution focused approach to help supporters overcome any challenges and maximise their fundraising efforts.
Great time management, prioritisation and planning skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills (face to face, written and phone)
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our mission to beat cancer. In return, we create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Pratham is one of the largest and most respected education charities in India. We developed a model that can teach a child to read and do basic maths in as little as 30 days for £14. We also have preschool, vocational and women's education programmes. We work closely with JPAL who have run a number of RCTs on our work, and it was also recomended as just one of three smart buys by the What Works Hub for Global Education.
We have strong support from the UK Indian diaspora and are in a period of significant growth, having tripled in size in three years. We now raise £1.5m a year and are ambitious to at least triple again.
While you will work in a small, fully remote team daily, you will be part of the global Pratham network. The team in India has over 6,000 staff, and they raise $28m locally. Pratham USA has 14 chapters and produces around 12 galas annually, contributing to its $30m income. We have recently launched Pratham International, and we will work with them to reach more children worldwide in the years ahead.
The Senior Grants Manager is a key strategic role focused on securing large grants for Pratham’s flagship Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program and vocational training work in India, while also supporting Pratham International’s expanding global initiatives.
You will play a vital role in building meaningful relationships with institutional donors, trusts, and foundations across the UK and Europe. With a strong evidence base underpinning our programs and global recognition of Pratham’s impact, this role offers significant scope for both growth and influence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist
Are you a seasoned recruitment professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you have a proven track record of building successful recruitment desks and driving business growth? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking an experienced Principle Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding team in a role focused on new business development within Fundraising. You’ll have the autonomy to grow your own client base and shape a rewarding career in a supportive and flexible environment.
Position: Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Buckinghamshire
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £45,000 basic, plus uncapped bonus/commission
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week, 9 – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
We are a specialist charity recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with inspiring non-profit organisations. With a strong reputation in the sector, we are expanding our team to include a Principal Recruitment Consultant specialising in fundraising recruitment.
About the Role
As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will take the lead in developing and growing our fundraising recruitment function. This is a 360 recruitment role with a strong focus on business development, relationship building, and delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates.
Key responsibilities include:
- Business Development: Proactively identifying and engaging with new clients within the charity sector to build long-lasting partnerships.
- Desk Building: Establishing and growing a specialist fundraising recruitment desk, becoming the go-to expert for fundraising talent.
- Candidate Sourcing: Using innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-calibre fundraising professionals.
- Client Management: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and candidates alike.
- Market Insight: Staying ahead of industry trends to provide informed advice to clients and candidates.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated Recruitment Consultant who has a proven track record in business development and is excited by the opportunity to build a client base. Your experience in the recruitment sector, within the Not-for-Profit or charity field, will enable you to quickly develop strong relationships and provide clients with top-tier service.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in recruitment within the Charity and Not-For-Profit sector, with a strong focus on new business development and client acquisition.
- Ability to independently build and manage a sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- A consultative approach to understanding client needs and matching them with tailored recruitment solutions.
- Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, eager to achieve and exceed targets.
Why Join Us?
- An exciting opportunity to build your own desk with uncapped earning potential.
- A competitive salary with an uncapped bonus/commission structure (OTE Circa £80k - £90k).
- Remote working flexibility, with occasional travel
- A commitment to professional development, with mentoring and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to grow and shape the fundraising recruitment function within a specialist consultancy
If you're passionate about sales, business development, and making a positive impact in the Not-For-Profit sector, we’d love to hear from you!
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Executive, Recruitment Manager, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Charity Recruiter, Fundraising Recruitment, Charity Recruitment, Non-Profit Recruitment, Executive Recruitment, Recruiter.
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Reporting to the Head of Fundraising/CEO, the post holder will manage and oversee a growing programme of fundraising whilst working to build a pipeline of corporate partners to deliver ambitious income targets. At Dreams Come True (DCT), we are looking for an exceptional candidate who can hit the ground running and spearhead growth across the corporate programme. You’ll need strong evidence of managing partners and programmes from diverse income streams and raising significant income (5-6 figures).
We are searching for a manager who is a self-starter and happy working independently to steward our wonderful partners whilst driving income. You’ll have a solid ability to adapt your communication style with stakeholders and knowledge of what corporate programme works best for a variety of industries.
Key Responsibilities
General
- A proven track record of raising income against targets and KPIs and securing partnerships that are 5-6 figures.
- Experience in building bespoke high-value partnerships with a range of engagement and strategic KPIs.
- Responsible for delivering high-value partnerships and implementing excellent stewardship to current corporate partners, maximising value and opportunities to drive income.
- Account manage a varied portfolio of current corporate partnerships.
- Build and develop a pipeline of new opportunities including commercial, sponsorship, pro-bono, employee fundraising, and Charity of the Year.
- Adept at developing strong corporate fundraising plans to underpin the DCT organisational strategy
- The ability to write and present compelling and expertly written cases for support for a range of audiences, including creative propositions and proposals.
- Develop strong propositions and pitches to secure new partners.
- Mine new business opportunities, striving to achieve and exceed KPI goals.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels, to secure long-term commitment
- Work collaboratively with the senior team to share corporate best practices and insights
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: London-based or remote in the UK, as long as travel to the office in London for two consecutive days per month is feasible. OR, Brussels-based or elsewhere in Belgium as long as regular travel to Brussels is feasible, with travel to London for two consecutive days every second month.
Role: Permanent
Salary:
UK: £50,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension; 4 day full-time work week (Monday – Thursday)
Belgium: EUR 60,000, 4 day full-time work week (Monday – Thursday)
About us
Established in 2021, Opportunity Green is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate change.
What’s the role?
The Philanthropy Manager will be our first hire in our fundraising team and so is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Opportunity Green’s CEO as the organisation grows. We have grown to 25 people with a turnover of £3m in just over three years. There is significantly more potential for Opportunity Green to reach even further and have an even greater impact.
We are now looking for a Philanthropy Manager to maximise Opportunity Green’s ability to grow. You will work closely with OG colleagues across the organisation to understand their work and help us to find new donors, whilst also assisting the CEO in managing our current donors. You will develop new successful applications and cultivate strong relationships with prospects.
This role is essential in Opportunity Green’s expanding team and organisation. You will develop ambitious, strategic and innovative funding partnerships with trusts and foundations and HNWIs, focussing on grants at the £500,000+ unrestricted level and increasing the number of unrestricted grants. You will also consider and advise us on how to build OG’s strategy on digital fundraising and the potential for legacy grants. You’ll be the kind of person who searches for connections, chases opportunities, gets out from behind your desk to meet people, and influences internally and externally to achieve results. You will be driven, determined, tenacious and focused on solutions.
As you will be the first full time fundraising hire in Opportunity Green, we are looking for someone who is willing to throw themselves in to all things fundraising. That means for example assisting with all current grants, ensuring proposals are compelling, ensuring our impact is highlighted in all our reports, effectively managing donor relationships, planning donor events, and developing our digital fundraising efforts. You will also advise the CEO on new prospects and a strategic to approach them to help ensure Opportunity Green’s continued and long-term success. There is huge potential for the right candidate to grow this role, working directly with the CEO, and a longer-term potential to expand into a fundraising team over time.
About the candidate
We are looking for a candidate with:
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A passion for using their fundraising skills to tackle climate change.
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The ability to engage funders at an organisational, not project level.
Desirable skills and experience:
We do not expect any candidate to have all skills listed below but rather we look for transferable skills and potential as well as past experience. We are looking for someone who has:
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Excellent relationship-building skills and proven ability to manage philanthropic donor income streams, focusing on strategic relationships and implementing creative engagement plans to maximise opportunities and income with current and prospective donors.
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Researched, developed and secured new sources of income from trusts, foundations and HNWIs, preferably with a strong focus on funders with a potential to give £500,000+ annually.
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Executed a fundraising strategy and developed a strong pipeline, managing a portfolio of current donors at the same time.
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Experience of managing the complexities of restricted income projects.
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Ability to understand diverse donor motivations and deliver a bespoke relationship to meet these. Demonstrable skill in adapting written and verbal communications for a philanthropy audience.
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Engaging presentation and writing skills for tailored presentations, proposals and grant reports for donors.
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Confidence in working with senior stakeholders internally and externally, using tact and diplomacy.
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Excellent numeracy and attention to detail, ability to analyse and prepare budgets.
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Organised and methodical approach to plan and deliver against a varied workload, managing competing priorities under your own initiative and to strict deadlines.
Diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are important principles at Opportunity Green. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices, and we are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our website.
We will consider all applicants who meet most or all of the essential competencies regardless of their identity or background. That said, we know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role.
We recognise that many diverse experiences and perspectives are not represented in our current workforce, and are seriously underrepresented across the non-profit sector in general, and as such, we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, non-white people, people from marginalised backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified. We also value flexible working and are open to those who would want to work part-time in this role.
To learn more about our application process and receive advice on how to prepare in such a way as to showcase your full potential, please find our Application Guide on our website.
What we offer UK
The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £50,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities.
We take our team’s well-being and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
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A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours.
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A generous holiday entitlement of 20 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off).
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A market-leading pension of 10%.
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A progressive family leave policy, including 26 weeks’ paid leave for both parents, as well as other support.
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Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team.
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Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events.
What we offer Belgium
The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of EUR 60,000. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities.
OG has only recently established its office in Brussels. As such, initial benefits will be set up to comply with statutory requirements in Belgium, with enhanced offer outlined below mirroring OG UK set up.
We take our team’s well-being and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
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A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours.
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An office closure between Christmas and New Year’s that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off).
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A progressive family leave policy, including 26 weeks’ paid leave for both parents, as well as other support.
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Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team.
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Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events.
However, it is important to note that while this role is permanent, employment is always reliant on Opportunity Green continuing to receive philanthropic support from our funders, which we expect every member of the team to play their part in working towards.
How to apply:
Please only apply via Applied link provided.
To minimise the risk of unconscious bias, we ask that applicants remove certain identifying elements from their CVs. If you do not remove these details, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from review.
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Photos
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Name – if needed, please use ‘Applicant’
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Age
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Email and/or phone number
We also reserve the right to withdraw your application from review if you use AI tools such as Chat GPT to complete the sift questions / write your CV.
Unfortunately, if you do not already hold the right to work in the UK OR Belgium and/or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK/Belgium, Opportunity Green will not be able to consider your application at this time.
The closing date for applications is 9am GMT 24 February 2025.
We actively encourage applicants to reach out if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help them demonstrate their full potential in the hiring process.
Please get in touch and we can discuss how to best make the recruitment process as accessible and comfortable for you as possible.
You can read our application guide on our website.
What happens next?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role. After this, candidates that are most suitable for the vacancy will be invited for an in-person interview in our London office, for which there may also be a short task. Travel will be reimbursed for non-London-based applicants, including Eurostar travel from Brussels.
Online interviews are likely to take place w/c 10 March. In person interviews will likely be shortly after this (w/c 24 March).
We reserve the right to ask for references during the recruitment process.
If you have any questions, or you need any reasonable adjustments at the application stage, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Join us in our mission to create space for nature to thrive alongside people.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly organised Finance & Admin Officer with an eye for detail to join our team at the Lifescape Project. This person will play an integral part in our financial and operational management as the organisation expands.
Candidates will need to be comfortable with taking on a wide range of financial and non-financial tasks, carrying them out in a timely and accurate way and using their initiative.
About the us
The Lifescape Project is a small and growing charity dedicated to protecting and restoring wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We focus on ambitious projects that solve complex environmental problems by leveraging the skills and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team across science, law, economics, technology, and culture.
Role responsibilities:
- Financial Processing (60%): Manage QuickBooks, raise invoices, monitor debtors, handle staff expenses, assist with banking, gift aid, year-end procedures, VAT returns, and payroll.
- Operational & Administrative Tasks (40%): Organise meetings, manage HR systems, support recruitment and onboarding, liaise with suppliers, maintain policies and procedures, support EDI initiatives, manage volunteers, and handle general administration.
Experience and qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in a similar role (desirable).
- Accounting qualification (AAT Level 3) or extensive experience (essential).
- Double entry bookkeeping and QuickBooks experience (essential).
- Experience in financial transaction processing, reporting, and charity sector accounting (desirable).
- Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.
Benefits:
- 36 days annual leave (28 days plus public holidays)
- Annual Lifescape retreat and paid work travel
- Pension scheme
- Computing equipment
- Potential for study leave
- Flexible & remote working arrangements
For further information, including the full job description and person specification, please download the candidate information pack.
Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to solving environmental issues and protecting the natural world by emailing your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.
Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025.
First round interviews: 13 and 14 March 2025.
Please email your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Cord
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
About the Role
Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?
We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.
In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord’s key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.
The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.
If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the role requirements.
Please ensure that your address/location is stated on your CV or cover letter.
Applications are still being accepted until the deadline however the application review process is being paused for 3 months as a result of the wider ranging US funding review which has affected some of Cord’s programme.
Following the review process and its outcomes, a decision will be taken as to whether or not the selection process will resume. If it does resume then it will do so starting with the pool of candidates that responded to this advert.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Railway Children is looking for a Supporter Experience Officer to cover maternity leave and be responsible for implementing our supporter engagement strategy.
About you:
The Supporter Engagement Officer is an integral role in the public fundraising and engagement team, continuing to develop our individual giving income streams and ensuring that our supporters feel valued and understand the amazing impact they have.
This is a great role for someone who is equally as comfortable analysing details in data as they are coming up with creative ways to engage our audiences. You’ll have a proven ability to grow income from individual donors while having the supporter’s needs at the heart of every interaction.
The role entails delivering supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences so that we deliver excellent supporter care to all donors ensuring that their relationship with Railway Children is enhanced, their support retained and lifetime value maximised.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
A world where every child can thrive away from a life on the streets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
At Unlock we want to ensure that people with criminal records have access to the best quality support possible.
We have our website which receives over 1.5 million visits, and our helpline with nearly 10,000 contacts every year; now we want to take this support out into communities to make sure our expertise gets to everyone who needs it. With over 12.5 million people affected by a criminal record and with this number growing, we know our service is even more important than ever.
We want to build a network of community organisations that are connected to Unlock and have access to specialist training in supporting people with criminal records. This new role is pivotal to achieving the vision of Better Advice for All.
If you’d like to be part of this vision and the role fits with your skills and experience, we look forward to your application.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
To help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by their criminal records, and work with government, employers and others to enable people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.