Fundraising Assistant Jobs

The Impact and Evaluation Manager designs and leads the organisation's impact, evaluation and research programme, ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Description of role:

This post is responsible for delivering the Impact and Evaluation portfolio at Buttle UK. The role has a key strategic role to play in understanding the impact of our grants and leading a broad portfolio of evaluation work. The I&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and delivering evaluation reports, creating and analysing internal and research data, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and data partners. The role works closely with the internal fundraising and grants teams at Buttle UK to strengthen their work by providing data, insight, and support. Our Impact and Evaluation portfolio also includes commissioning and undertaking new research, supporting our aim to publish studies on issues that affect children and young people living in poverty. The role is supported by, and is line manager to, an Impact and Evaluation Officer.

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The Office Manager role is crucial to our very busy and friendly office of 14 people and is incredibly varied and interesting. The role requires someone to be friendly, flexible and adaptable, with strong communication skills, a hands-on attitude and the willingness and initiative to work with the whole team doing a variety of different tasks to achieve a common goal. You will be highly organised and be prepared to take on information in many forms and quickly translate this into action. You will be comfortable working with deadlines and priorities, managing your own workload and the expectations of others.  It is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who has the passion and commitment to help the Foundation address inequalities and to tackle poverty and inequality at a local level. No two days will be the same.

- You will need excellent communication skills, as you will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including grant applicants donors, and room bookings.

- You will support the fundraising and programmes team with running events and resident panels.

- You will be responsible for ensuring that the building is safe, well maintained and accessible to all staff, tenants and visitors, including sourcing and managing contractors.

- You will support the finance and fundraising teams with data entry and reporting, purchasing and reconciliations.

- You will also have the opportunity to delve into special initiatives, such as supporting our  strategic objectives around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the use of AI and environmental action.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about the voluntary sector, particularly learning about trusts and foundations and grant making, as well as developing skills in a variety of admin functions, such as databases, finance, premises and health and safety.

You will also have the opportunity to meet the organisations we fund and work with as well as actively contribute towards our pledge of meeting the ACF’s Funder Commitment on Climate Change and our DEI Strategic workplan (available on request). This will allow you to develop your skills at the Foundation, ranging from project planning, communication, finance, and customer service. You will also have an opportunity to work with our Fundraising and Communications team to help engage a range of supporters. Training will be provided for all your duties.

The role is ideal for someone either with existing office management experience or someone with administrative experience who is keen and ready to step up in their career, to take on more responsibility and join a small, friendly and dynamic team based in Islington.  If you are looking to develop your career in office administration whilst working for a community-based charity, can work on your own initiative and show that you’re a team-player, while delivering high quality admin support, then this could be the next role for you.

We are keen to receive applications from individuals with different levels of experience. There are lots of opportunities to test, learn and innovate at Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving.

More info in the candidate information pack

This all-round fundraising role will support a range of income-generating activities, working closely with the Head of Engagement to ensure the events programme and our challenge events programme expands and grows from strength to strength. 

The successful applicant will be proactive, enthusiastic and organised and is someone who thrives in busy environments and is passionate about engaging supporters. They will have experience in charity fundraising and challenge events, have great organisational skills and strong communication skills. 

Please read our full Recruitment Pack which contains full details and person specification. We do require a covering letter and a CV to consider your application.

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.

Assistant Head of Fundraising (Data, Insight and Supporter Experience)

Salary£55,475.00 per annum

LocationLondon/Hybrid

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: Assistant Head of Fundraising (Data, Insight and Supporter Experience)

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £55,475.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1091224

YMCA England & Wales is looking for an Assistant Head of Fundraising to help lead our driven and dedicated Database Insight and Supporter Experience team. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and have an already outstanding career in fundraising operations, then this could be the opportunity for you. We are looking for someone who can design and implement new ways of working which will enable us to continue to grow. Collaboration will be essential so communication skills, a supportive approach, and an ability to think creatively are crucial.

About Us

YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We are committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.

Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:

Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme and national partnerships

Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, which changes the lives of young people

Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions, and advice for local YMCA fundraisers – we believe there is an exciting opportunity to support with data and insight that requires development.

What you’ll do

As Assistant Head of Fundraising (DISE), you will provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team, overseeing Database Management, Analysis and Insight, and ensuring excellent Supporter Experience, you will develop and implement team strategies that align with the charity’s fundraising and supporter engagement goals, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will drive exceptional supporter care, ensuring donor interactions are managed professionally and empathetically. By implementing engagement strategies and monitoring supporter satisfaction, you will foster long-term relationships and enhance the overall supporter experience.

Overseeing the Raiser’s Edge NXT platform, you will ensure data accuracy, compliance with UKGDPR and PECR regulations, and integration with third-party platforms. You will optimise database processes, including income reconciliation, Gift Aid processing, and supporter segmentation, ensuring the efficient extraction of appeal and marketing data.

With a focus on data analytics, you will oversee the development of dashboards, KPI reports, and predictive models to drive decision-making. Your insights will support fundraising strategy, campaign performance analysis, and the adoption of data-driven approaches across the organisation.

Additionally, you will manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, and develop risk management policies, collaborating closely with internal teams to support operational excellence.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a driven, creative, and inspirational leader from the Charity Sector. You’ll have led teams within supporter care, database management or fundraising operations. You are a natural at building relationships. You are someone who understands and respects YMCA’s heritage, mission, vision, and overall strategies.

This role reports to the Head of Fundraising and works closely within a vibrant team as well as across the whole of YMCA England & Wales. You will have experience of managing multiple internal and external relationships, and work closely with the Assistant Heads of Fundraising responsible for Public Fundraising and Strategic Partnership.

You are a tech-savvy individual who can streamline workflows and develop tools like the Power Automate for automation, Power BI for data visualization, and AI for advanced data insights.

And you are a champion of learning and growth, you foster a positive decision-making process while encouraging team collaboration and engagement.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to join us on our journey we would love to hear from you!

Please apply today with cv and cover letter and help us continue to build a better future for young people across England & Wales.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a vital role in supporting New Horizon Youth Centre’s mission by managing and growing a portfolio of valued corporate partners (>£20k) and supporters (<£20k). They will nurture these relationships to ensure meaningful, long-term support for our work with young people facing homelessness. 

This will include organising volunteering days that inspire action, delivering lunch and learn sessions that deepen understanding of our cause, and finding creative ways for partners to make a real difference. This role will also drive new business, proactively building relationships with companies who share our values and want to help young people fulfil their potential. 

In addition, they will lead on New Horizon’s events programme, developing and delivering inspiring events that connect corporate partners, high-net-worth individuals, and other supporters to the heart of our mission.

• Salary £37,024 to £41,600
• Deadline to apply: 5pm, Monday 21 April

For more information, please visit our website by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.

You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.

With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.

Who are we looking for?

To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.

We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.

Person specification:

• Strategic thinker with significant experience of developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
• Expert knowledge of philanthropy fundraising methodology and current philanthropic trends.
• Experience writing successful five/six-figure high-value proposals to corporates and trusts and foundations.
• Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple activities with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• Demonstrable success in stewarding supporters/donors, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK. 

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025

As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

Job description

The SS Great Britian Trust is seeking a12-month, maternity cover, Development Manager to play a key role in maximising income for the SS Great Britain Trust through Corporate, Trust and individual fundraising. It's a really exciting time at the Trust as we are fundraising for a significant capital project, in addition to an award-winning education programme. You will have the opportunity to shape our fundraising plans and use your experience and expertise to develop and test new fundraising initiatives.

You will be a persuasive and influential communicator who likes building and deepening relationships with funders, and you will enjoy providing supportive line management to two fundraisers.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates with experience of developing income streams and delivering funding against targets. You will help to deliver a programme of events (from breakfast meetings showcasing items in the archive to evening events with shanty singers!) to engage with potential supporters and build relationships with new funders.

You will have brilliant writing skills and be able to develop excellent funding bids, alongside building effective working relationships with different teams, senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Key duties:

• Work with the Director of Development to grow income across a range of income streams, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations, including multi-year grants, unrestricted and restricted income.
• Lead the team in prospect research, developing qualified prospect pipelines across income streams and driving new funding approaches.
• Maximise opportunities with Corporate supporters. Work to develop existing Corporate Partnerships, and identify opportunities for growth and achieve new income across Memberships, Sponsorship and Corporate Trusts and Foundations.
• Achieve results through persuasive and compelling applications and proposals and creating robust budgets, and amplify project impact through detailed monitoring and inspiring reports.

About the SS Great Britain Trust

In the 54 years since the SS Great Britain returned to Bristol, the SS Great Britian Trust has taken forward the work of the pioneering volunteers who saved the ship, transforming a rusting hulk into one of the city’s leading visitor attractions and a groundbreaking story of maritime history and conservation.  We are rated as one of the top 20 museums in the UK, with over 80 staff, more than 150 volunteers and approximately 140,000 visitors per year.

To apply

Please visit our website to download the Applicant Pack and Application Form. 

For queries, or if you require the documents in an alternative format, please contact us directly.

The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Wednesday 9 April. Interviews will be held on Thursday 24 April.

Our working culture is collaborative, friendly and inclusive and everyone at the SS Great Britain Trust is encouraged to learn and grow with the company. We offer competitive staff benefits, a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and services to support staff wellbeing. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Permanent and Fixed term (9 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We’re looking for two Events and Community Coordinators to join our Events and Community Team, one permanent role and a second fixed term contract for 9 months covering a secondment. We are a results-driven team focused on maximising opportunities, reaching ambitious goals, and delivering an outstanding experience for our supporters

Our team raise funds through a range of activities including:

· our own events (e.g. March for Men)

· virtual products (e.g. The Month Series)

· third party events (e.g. London Marathon)

· Golf Days

· helping community fundraisers who organise their own activity

You’ll be our first point of contact for our fundraisers. You'll provide admin and support through telephone, email, and social media channels. You’ll build and manage relationships with existing and new supporters. From registration to the end of their supporter journey you'll help motivate during challenges, offer fundraising advice and ensure thanks at the end of a first-class experience.

Whilst each Coordinator has a primary area of responsibility across different types of events, you’ll also work across teams to support where needed during busy periods of activity.

You’ll also work with our Communications teams. This supports the planning and delivery of our activity. You'll help engage with our digital adverts and identify compelling supporter stories. This helps to raise the profile of our fundraising products, as well as prostate cancer and Prostate Cancer UK.

What we want from you

You’ll have the drive and eagerness to provide crucial support to our sector-leading programme of events which generated over £11.5m of gross income in 2024-25. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their fundraising career to grow, develop and gain valuable skills and experience in a fundraising role within a progressive and innovative organisation. You’ll be part of a passionate and high energy team working hard to create a world where no man dies from prostate cancer.

You’ll make a positive and valuable contribution to the success of the Events and Community Fundraising team through excellent communication skills and being proactive in supporting our event participants. You’ll have a strong eye for detail, customer-centric mindset and will be able to prioritise a busy workload to ensure we are able to consistently deliver excellent supporter care. You’ll be self-motivated, well organised and have a ‘can-do’ approach to the role.

Please indicate in your application if you would be interested in both roles or if you have a preference over permanent or fixed term.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Ally Ship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identity as an Ally. 

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.

The closing date is Sunday 6th April 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 14th April 2025.

Supporter Experience Officer

We are looking for a Supporter Experience Officer to ensure supporters have a fulfilling and enjoyable relationship with the charity. If you can deliver exceptional supporter journeys driving long-term loyalty… then we want to hear from you!

Position: Supporter Experience Officer

Location: Swindon/Hybrid (2 days a week or 8 days a month in the office on average)

Hours: Full-time, office based every Tuesday and for Fundraising team meetings

Salary: £30,000 to £32,058 per annum

Contract: 12 month fixed term

Closing Date: 22 April 2025

Interview Date: 29 April 2025, in person at the Swindon office

The Role

The Supporter Experience Officer is responsible for giving supporters a fulfilling and enjoyable relationship with the charity. They deepen supporter relationships and strengthen sources of income by working strategically across the whole supporter journey.

Main responsibilities include:

• Oversee programmes of regular giving and incorporate positive ‘wow’ moments into the supporter journey 

• Ensure a dynamic two-way engagement with supporters

• Manage and deliver a quality supporter thanking process, including reviewing and maintaining thank you letter copy and processes, in liaison with the Supporter Services department

• Create and develop effective welcome strategies for new supporters across different channels

• Implement effective processes to ensure supporters are developing in their giving relationship

• Manage and develop effective strategies for reducing the number of lapsing donors

• Report on supporter attrition and satisfaction overall

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of supporters and their demographics

• Seek to develop ways to improve the supporter experience

About You

You will have a demonstrable understanding of what drives and motivates Christian supporters, as well as a deep understanding of retention fundraising principles. Delighting supporters with positive ‘wow’ moments will be a core part of your remit. Well-organised and self-motivated, you will be a strategic thinker and have proven experience in analysing and reporting on campaigns.

If you are passionate about research and eager to contribute to meaningful public debates, we encourage you to apply. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest and suitability for this position.

In Return…

Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed. 

The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply! 

It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home. 

Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available. 

Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce. 

Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help. 

Benefits include: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 28 days (plus bank holidays) after 2 years’ service (plus holiday trading, office closed at Christmas, additional closure the day before Good Friday and as day after Easter Monday), gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee 

Working in over 200 countries and territories, the organisations parent charity, is a global mission to bring the Bible to life for everyone and believes that when people engage with the Bible lives can be changed, for good.

The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in areas such as Supporter, Supporter Experience, Supporter Engagement, Supporter Care, Fundraising Supporter Experience, Fundraising Supporter Engagement, Fundraising Supporter Care, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Customer Service, Customer Service Officer, Customer Service Assistant. #INDNFP

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

Salary:  £46,993.07 (plus London Weighting of £5,023.71 if applicable)

Location: London Old Street (with flexible hybrid working options)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 per week – we are also open to flexible/part time applicants

Closing date: Friday the 11th of April at 10am

Please note that interviews will be taking place on Wednesday the 16th of April, you must be available to interview on this date if you wish to apply for the role

Do you have a proven track record in strategically leading high/mid-value giving circles or membership programmes? Are you passionate about taking philanthropy fundraising to new heights?

If so, join Shelter as a Senior High Value Programme Manager where you'll have the opportunity to lead our recently established High Value Programme to grow predictable and sustainable income to fuel Shelter’s Fight for Home.

About the role

Shelter’s Philanthropy team has seen significant growth in recent years, and we have recently introduced a dedicated High Value Programme to capitalise on growth at the £3k-£20k level. We are looking for an experienced senior fundraiser to apply their knowledge and specialised skill set in this area to lead on further development of the programme and significantly expand the pipeline of sustainable income to support Shelter’s Fight for Home.

Along the way, you’ll be supported by an experienced, energetic fundraising team and colleagues in front line services, campaigns and finance and meet with service delivery and advocacy colleagues to learn more about Shelter’s work, so that you’re truly immersed and able to inspire donors to give.

About you

To succeed, you’ll have demonstrated experience leading high-/mid-value giving programmes and/or membership programmes, and also in complex project management and developing compelling propositions and appeals for philanthropists.

You will be a natural ‘go getter’ and ambitious, determined and happy to go the extra mile to provide first-class stewardship and win new support. You will be comfortable working independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment with high expectations of work quality and output, and adept at managing your workload and making informed decisions regarding your supporters and projects.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The High Value Partnerships department is crucial to achieving Shelter’s charitable mission, raising over £30 million a year through relationship-based fundraising with high-net-worth individuals, legacy pledgers, trusts and major businesses. Support from individual philanthropists is vital to our work, the team works directly with high-net-worth individuals to raise new and uplifted major donor income to help power Shelter’s work.

We also provide tailored supporter journeys for all our major donor supporters, to connect them to the cause and recognise their impact and value, we have ambitious plans to significantly grow income to over £4 million a year. The team is looking for a proactive senior level philanthropy manager to apply their acquired skill and knowledge in this field and play a pivotal role in our success.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include responses to the ‘About You’ points in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We work together to achieve our shared purpose
• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Marketing Assistant to provide marketing and administrative support to help deliver income and supporter goals.

The Role: 
•    This role is a 12-month fixed contract within the Supporter Development Team 
•    It provides administrative and logistical support to the Head of Supporter Development and the Head of Regular Giving Business Development, including diary management, meeting coordination, and ensuring effective collaboration. 
•    The role manages supporter and fundraising query inboxes, responding promptly to requests for information and materials to deliver a high-quality supporter experience. 
•    This role supports marketing activities by coordinating briefs, liaising with internal teams and external publishers, and ensuring deadlines are met. 
•    It will assist with organising key meetings, workshops, and conferences, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and logistical planning for internal teams and external partners. 
•    The role will oversee financial and procurement processes, including managing credit card sign-off, processing purchase orders, checking invoices, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. 
•    This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average. There will also be travel to sites across the UK

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count 
•    You will have provided administrative support, ideally in an office environment
•    You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and collaborative tools
•    You enjoy working in a team environment and are able to build positive relationships
•    You have excellent planning and organisational skills, are great at multi-tasking and have rigorous attention to detail
•    You are able to communicate via email, phone and in person as you will be managing the supporter enquiry inbox and supporting with the organisation of events
•    You will have an understanding of marketing, communications and fundraising functions 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed.
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 16th and 17th April 2025

BACKGROUND:

Safe Child Thailand (SCT) is a grant-making and capacity building charity based in the UK. SCT has been supporting children in Thailand through education, healthcare, social welfare and child protection for over 40 years.

Safe Child Thailand have partners across Thailand, implementing projects that reduce the risks facing vulnerable children and increase access to services that protect and promote child rights and wellbeing.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Finance Assistant will support the financial operations of the charity. They will accurately deliver bookkeeping and accounts administration and ensure that the Management Accountant has accurate financial oversight of the charity.

As a key part of the team, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the accounting software (Xero), using it to log income and expenditure correctly and efficiently. The Finance Assistant must be experienced in bookkeeping and account reconciliation and must have excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy. The Finance Assistant will also record and bank cash and cheque donations in accordance with the charity’s financial controls processes.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Book-keeping

- Be responsible for logging all income and expenditure using an accrual system on Xero

- Assure all invoices, receipts and supporting donation data is properly saved and uploaded on Xero

- Promptly arrange payment of invoices and grant payments using a weekly payment schedule shared with the CEO

- Keep a log of the Petty cash book

- Log income from donations and legacies on Xero

- Ensure accurate data entry especially with restricted funds

- Look after contracts with direct debits to assure prompt payment

- Work with the Fundraising team to cross-check income on Xero with the CRM database to ensure reconciliation and prompt acknowledgement of gifts

- Cross check staff expense claims and ensure receipts are submitted

2. Banking and reconciliation

- Be responsible for cashing all cheques, cash and postal orders that arrive by post

- Assure banking paying-in books are accurately completed and cheque information is scanned and filed (digitally)

- Digital reconciliation of charity bank accounts with Xero software (monthly)

- Manually reconcile any accounts without online access

- Review Credit Card expenditure and reconcile statements (monthly)

- Reconcile the PayPal Giving Account (quarterly)

3. Financial reporting

- Run a monthly income/expenditure report for the CEO and Management Accountant, ensuring that all books are kept up-to-date

- Support the fundraising team by providing reports on financial data to inform fundraising strategy, when required

- Assist with the annual Audit/Independent Examination by ensuring concise and easily accessible supporting documentation is logged for all income/expenditure

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

- Qualification in Accounting/Finance or equivalent

- Excellent skills in Excel

- Experience using bookkeeping software (preferably Xero)

- Confident in online banking and finance platforms

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounting, bookkeeping and/or finance administration role

- Strong proficiency in English language

- Excellent organization and administration skills

- Ability to work independently in a hybrid role

- Must have the right to work and live in the UK

To apply please submit a CV and a 1-page cover letter explaining your experience, your suitability for the role and why you want to work for Safe Child Thailand.

Please also provide the names and email addresses of two employment references. References will only be contacted with candidate’s prior consent.

Job title: Communications &  Administrative Assistant

• Location: Hackney Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E15 2SJ

• Salary: 27k per annum depending on experience (pro-rata -3 days a week)

• Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours per week) office hours are 10am - 6pm with a few evenings and weekends, as needed. These hours may sometimes vary depending on business needs. Flexible working opportunities are available.

The deadline for applications is the 15th of April. 

Who are we?

The Outrunners is a running & movement charity based in Hackney that empowers young people through movement, supported by amazing volunteers and brands such as Nike, Moju, FIIT and Lacoste. We help boost the well-being, teamwork and communication skills for young people in East London. Our vision is to create an equal East London, where everyone is included and no-one is left behind. 

For a relatively new organisation, we’ve already had a big impact through supporting hundreds of local young people and changing the landscape of youth work in the process. 

We strive to do things differently and bring a fresh approach to the work that we do, taking young people out of their day-to-day lives into exciting spaces and offering them world-class opportunities. In 2023 we launched an exciting partnership with Nike’s community team. If that sounds like something you would like to be a part of, read on…..

What do we want?

We are looking for a proactive Communications & Administrative Assistant to support the team with a variety of tasks across programme delivery, fundraising and communications. You will be a generalist with strong attention to detail, who is willing to work on several workstreams, learn and develop new skills, and grow with a rapidly developing impactful charity and community organisation. 

If you’re someone who is passionate about running and movement and the social impact they can have while supporting a community to move together, that’s a bonus. 

What does that look like?

We have ambitions to grow our youth programmes, particularly within schools in 2025. Alongside this our fundraising efforts are also expanding. We’re keen to improve our communication and ensure that we’re raising more awareness of all the impactful work we are doing. 

What you will be working on 

Community support 

• Overseeing coaching rota

• Sending weekly comms to membership and supporters to advertise run schedule, events, fundraising, publicising volunteer opportunities and coordinating volunteers

• Ensuring member data and communications are GDPR-compliant

Fundraising support

• Coordinating race places for fundraisers and participants

• On-boarding and supporting fundraisers

• Adapting comms to send to fundraisers

• Ensuring fundraising literature and platforms are up-to-date

• Monitoring income with fundraising lead

• Using and updating CRM system to record data 

Programme delivery support

• Supporting the Youth Programme Manager with general administrative tasks e.g. DBS checks, recruitment support, supporting with CRM database 

• Support with the evaluation of our programmes eg. writing up case studies, quotes from young people 

General Admin

• General office admin 

• Ordering Outrunners race kit and Outrunners merchandise

• HR Admin - overseeing timesheets, supporting with payroll, support with recruitment 

• Finance Admin - creating and following up on invoices 

• Other admin tasks to support CEO, such as coordinating trustee meetings

This job is for you if: 

• You have  experience of working in an administrative role 

• You have a willingness to learn 

• You are a problem solver with energy and enthusiasm 

• You have strong organisational skills with good attention to detail

• You have an ability to prioritise effectively and work independently to complete tasks 

• You have an ability to multi-task across a number of different projects with varying deadlines

• You are comfortable adapting written communications for a range of audiences online and in person

• You have proficiency in using a variety of technology including: 

  • Google docs, sheets, slides, forms

  • Comfortable handling data and using CRM Systems

  • Canva or similar software

  • Mail-Chimp / WhatsApp for Business / or similar

• You are reliable and professional 

• You have an active commitment to, and working understanding of, equality and diversity, with the ability to work in culturally diverse communities, as well as a readiness to challenge discriminatory behaviour

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to be involved in making a difference to young people's lives!

• 25 holiday days as well as bank holidays (pro rata)

• Self-development days 

• The chance to attend exclusive, exciting events with our brand partners including Nike and Moju

• Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses

• Work-related travel reimbursement

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this role. Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, please still apply as we want to hear from a diverse range of people. 

The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

Interested? Here’s how to apply!

• Complete this application form and upload a copy of your CV, and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role, and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.

• If you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview after the closing date 15th of April 

• If you are not contacted within 14 days of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.