Fundraising Coordinator Jobs

We are looking for an energised and passionate Community and Events specialist todrive forward our programme, exploring ways to reach broader audiences andinspireindividuals affected by spinal cord injury-as well as those without-along the way.With the support of the Head of Public Fundraising, the CommunityFundraisingCoordinator and the Challenge Events Coordinator, you will lead on the planning andimplementation of all community and challenge events from beginning to end. Thisincludes budgeting, monitoring, content creation and top-notch stewardship andsupport for everyone who joins the team.

Overview of the Email Marketing Coordinator role and the team

The Email Marketing Coordinator plays a vital role in Barnabas Aid's digital outreach efforts by creating, managing, and optimising email campaigns that engage a global supporter base. This position requires close collaboration with multiple departments to ensure email communications are accurate, visually appealing, and contribute to a seamless user experience. The role also includes developing automated user journeys, growing subscriber lists, improving engagement, and regularly reporting campaign insights.

Sports Events Manager

Children with Cancer UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced Events Manager to lead our Sports Events team. In this key role, you’ll oversee a portfolio of fundraising events, with a primary focus on managing the TCS London Marathon. You’ll work closely with our Senior Sports and Community Manager to ensure that all events provide a top-tier experience for participants, adhere to budgets, and meet fundraising goals. This is a hands-on role involving project management, stakeholder engagement, and budget oversight of approximately £4 million in income and £1.7 million in expenditure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of sports events, including the TCS London Marathon.
• Direct line management of two Senior Sports Coordinators.
• Lead and develop a team, setting goals and supporting their professional growth.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, ensuring high standards of relationship fundraising and participant engagement.
• Analyse and report on event performance against key objectives and KPIs, collaborating across departments to maximise event success.
• Manage and forecast the Sports Events budget, tracking monthly financials to meet financial targets.

Who We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have experience managing large-scale events, a background in fundraising, and strong skills in budget management and stakeholder engagement. Prior line management experience and an understanding of the UK fundraising landscape are essential.

Join us in our mission to improve survival rates and quality of life for children with cancer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you're passionate about making a difference through event management and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you a passionate communicator, who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to work for a fun, purpose driven charity? If you want to help us shape our communications as the organisation grows, then this could be the role for you. 
 

About the role: 

 
The Communications Coordinator will support the Communications and Marketing team to increase Back Up’s reach and impact. You will play a key role in bringing the transformational impact of Back Up’s services to life through impactful storytelling and design. Your creativity, copy-writing abilities and social media skills will help us reach more people affected by spinal cord injury - and inspire fundraisers and donors to support our work.

For full details please see our job description.  

About us:   

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people.  

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries. 

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver. 

How to apply   

Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk by midnight on Sunday 30th March with: 

• A CV with salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview. 

• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you fit the person specification. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted. We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.  

• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.  

• We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.  First round interviews will be held w/c 7 April 2025.  If you cannot make these dates, please indicate this when you apply.   

What will the process involve?   

The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme   

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme: recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk. 

Note: if the vacancy receives a high-volume number of applicants that far exceeds the number of those expected, we will make a decision about the overall number of interviews offered. Of these, a proportionate number of interviews will be offered to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria, in the same way that applications from non-disabled people that meet the general criteria will also be limited. 

Don’t meet every single requirement?    

At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.  

We welcome all questions about the role, please email Liz @ backuptrust. org. uk find out more. 

The Community Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for increasing the income generated through community fundraising activities taking the lead in coordinating, expanding and developing community fundraising activities at the same time as enhancing Mind in Gwent’s profile in order to encourage connections with our local community, increase fundraising and commercial income.

A great opportunity to make a real difference to the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of the people and communities of Gwent taking Mind in Gwent to the next level. Work for an organisation that is committed to employee wellbeing with an attractive package of benefits, pay dependent on experience, 25 days holiday rising to 34, 5% employer pension contribution and flexible working policies.

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

Interviews will be held Thursday 10th of April

If you want to have an informal conversation about the vacancy email us with your name, contact details and times you are available.

TNF Charity is looking for a dynamic and creative Community Fundraising Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our mission, organising and managing fundraising events that celebrate and support those who have served.

As a Community Fundraising Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies that engage our community and maximise support for our charity.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events, from small community gatherings to large-scale fundraisers, ensuring each event is impactful and runs smoothly.
• Collaborate with volunteers, sponsors, and partners to build strong relationships and secure the resources needed for successful events.
• Create and manage promotional campaigns to raise awareness and drive participation in our fundraising activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of events, using feedback and data to continuously improve our efforts.

We are seeking someone who is not only detail-oriented but also has a genuine passion for our mission. Your ability to engage with the community, build strong relationships, and inspire others will be crucial. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Join us at TNF Charity and help us honour our wounded veterans, serving personnel, and their families. Together, we can create unforgettable moments and make a real difference.

Are you interested in fundraising and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in suicide prevention?

We are looking for a highly organised fundraising administrator with a strong eye for detail who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously to join a rapidly growing charity.

The Listening Place (TLP) has grown from a £500,000 to a £2m charity in just five years. It has done so by finding and fostering excellent long-term relationships with generous supporters who share TLP’s mission to provide free, face-to-face support for people struggling with suicidal feelings.

As TLP continues to expand, we need a focused, diligent individual who can ensure that our growing number of supporters experience the high-quality stewardship they deserve.  

Role Overview:

The Fundraising Coordinator will play a key role in supporting and driving the fundraising efforts of The Listening Place, with a particular focus on corporate and community fundraising. The Fundraising Coordinator will also provide administrative support by managing the day-to-day pipeline of prospects, identifying appropriate opportunities, and ensuring that all reporting and project evaluations are met. The successful candidate will be highly organised with a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct regular and detailed prospect research to identify new corporate and major donor opportunities.

· Process and log donations from businesses and individuals on our CRM.

· Contribute to the excellent stewardship of corporate, community and major donors by creating tailored communications and high-quality briefings for management and the leadership team.

· Support the planning and delivery of community and corporate fundraising events by taking on key operational tasks such as sourcing raffle prizes, guest list management and event follow-up.

· Provide administrative support across the fundraising team, including data management, communication with donors and sending out, monitoring and transporting of fundraising collateral.

· Maintain accurate and insightful records of all fundraising activities, including donations and donor correspondence.

· Support the team in ensuring that all fundraising complies with fundraising regulations and best practice.

· Attend and assist at occasional out-of-hours events.

We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities, and creating inclusive teams.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process or your ability to work with us, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Person Specification

Essential:

· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently and proactively.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to different audiences and a strong attention to detail.

· High level of IT proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Ability to work on ongoing, methodical tasks such as data entry and data management in an accurate and timely manner.

· Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude and a team-oriented approach.

· Passionate about The Listening Place’s mission and values.

Desirable:

· Experience working with CRMs and Donorfy in particular.

· Prior experience working with individual giving and/or corporate fundraising.

· Good understanding of fundraising from a corporate perspective e.g. CSR.

· Knowledge of UK charity regulations, compliance, data protection and GDPR.

Hours

32 hours a week, office hours, with occasional evening and weekend work to meet operational requirements.

Location

Hammersmith Office or Liverpool Street office once opened

Salary:

£24,192 per annum, plus benefits (3% employer contribution towards pension, 25 days annual leave (FTE) per annum (plus public holidays), Employee Assistance Programme, access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover.)

Application process:

Please submit a CV and cover letter of no more than one side by 14th March. We aim to respond to candidates by 21st March, with in-person interviews scheduled for 24th and 26th March. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a homework task and then a competencies based interview.

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The purpose of the Fundraising Coordinator/Small Grant Writer role is to act as administrator and coordinator for all aspects of the Fundraising team, as well as working with the Head of Fundraising to research, compose and submit small grant applications (up to £10,000) using skilled writing techniques and knowledge of the culture, programmes and language of Kids Matter.

The Fundraising Coordinator/Small Grant Writer role involves:

• Supporting the Head of Fundraising in providing dedicated donor care and communications through the management, oversight and actioning of the donor thanking process ensuring all financial gifts no matter how large or small are acknowledged and thanked appropriately.
• Collaborating with the Finance Manager and Operations Administrator to ensure that all incoming donations are correctly identified, communicated and recorded in Kids Matter’s CRM system.
• Liaising with the Communications team to provide administrative support for the fundraising elements of campaign initiatives.
• Taking minutes at all fundraising meetings and distribute/action as necessary to the team.
• In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising, researching new small grant funding opportunities. Writing and submitting subsequent grant applications in a professional and timely manner.
• In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and utilising knowledge of existing donor and grant income and potential grant opportunities, helping to plan future years’ funding pipeline strategy.

About you

Do you have excellent administration skills? Do you love writing? Can you work well in a team? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Fundraising Coordinator/Small Grant Writer position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 31st March. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

Sports Events Coordinator 

Children with Cancer UK is hiring a Sports Events Coordinator to manage a range of mid-value sporting events, support the wider Sports Events team, and provide an exceptional experience to event participants. This role involves planning, organising, and delivering events, with responsibilities that include maintaining project plans, assisting with the TCS London Marathon, and optimising supporter journeys to meet fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Project-manage mid-level sports events, ensuring comprehensive project and marketing plans are in place.
• Engage and support participants to maximize fundraising, providing top-tier customer service.
• Maintain up-to-date event and supporter records in Salesforce, and assist with keeping the website current.
• Track campaign performance, report on KPIs, and collaborate with the team to enhance the sports event portfolio.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring experience in customer service, project management, and relationship-building, preferably within the charity sector. Strong organisational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a proactive approach to managing multiple projects are essential. Evening and weekend availability for events across the UK is required, with time off in lieu.

Join Children with Cancer UK in a vital role contributing to impactful events that support pioneering cancer research and improve young lives. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Fundraising Database Manager, a great opportunity for an experienced Database Manager to join a well-known Social Welfare Charity, based in London.

• Contract Length: 18 months
• Salary: £43,739 to £48,000 per annum.
• Days in the Office: Hybrid (2 days per week office-based)

As the Fundraising Database Manager, you will play a key role in building sustainable long-term income for the charity managing two Database Assistants and a Fundraising & Finance Coordinator to deliver a wide range of CRM processes and tasks, income and activity reporting, and data selections.

The Fundraising Database Unit is responsible for recording and reporting on all aspects of the fundraising and marketing programme across the charity. Members of the Unit works closely with all fundraising and marketing teams, particularly Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraising.

The Fundraising Database Manager reports to the Donor Services and Database Manager and is responsible for areas, such as:

• Working alongside the Donor Services and Database Manager to maintain the CRM database. Ensuring it continues to function within agreed parameters, is continually updated and data complies with regulatory requirements.
• Respond to changing requirements, develop new processes and work arounds to the CRM. Ensure processes are efficient, data is captured accurately and in the required format.
• Run selections on a monthly basis, and work closely with third-party service providers to agree data parameters and that they have all necessary information.
• Providing an advisory service across fundraising and marketing departments so they can interpret data correctly when making fundraising selection decisions.
• Design and deliver training for members of the Marketing and Fundraising Department
• Manage, motivate and develop a team, taking responsibility for their strategy, workplans and continuous learning and development.
• Work with colleagues in the Finance and IT Departments to ensure efficient and effective processing of fundraising data for transfer and reconciliation with the Finance system.
• Provide expert advice on donation platforms and ensure data connections are valid. Manage relationship with third party financial suppliers to facilitate accurate processing of financial data.
• Alongside the Donor Services and Database Manager, oversee relationships with third-party suppliers to ensure daily data of all income received and ensure suppliers meet SLA standards.

For this Fundraising Database Manager role, our client is looking for you to have prior experience and knowledge in the areas outlined below:

• Managing a fundraising database, ideally with expert specialised knowledge of AlmsNET or a similar fundraising database.
• Managing processes and policies related to fundraising databases, such as; internal processes, version upgrades and updates, system and process testing.
• Training users in the technical processes and complex procedures that underpin a fundraising CRM.
• Using SQL Server to interrogate, analyse and report on fundraising data thus providing strategic information to fundraising units.
• Proven ability to write reports and think analytically, using complex supporter data sets
• Working knowledge of the regulations that affect fundraising compliance, including the UK GDPR, PECR, Gift Aid, and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Experience of working with a range of donation providers, at including CAF, Direct Debits, Payroll Giving and third-party providers e.g. Just Giving.
• Line management experience with an ability to motivate and develop staff members.

Please note: This is role being recruited on a rolling end date and the position may close before the advertised date. If the role is of interest, please apply as soon as possible.

As a leading fundraising consultancy and search practice, and a certified B Corp™, the AAW Group is committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments, working with our clients, for any disability or other additional needs throughout the recruitment process.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented fundraiser to join a growing international charity in the role of Community Fundraising Officer.

The Charity
This is an exciting time to join the team as hey drive a new strategy forwards to widen their presence across the country. They offer great benefits including An international trip to see their work first hand, up to 10% employer contribution, private medical insurance,
enhanced maternity/paternity pay scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and free on-site parking.

The Role
Working with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied programme of community fundraising activities. This currently includes a recipe club, fundraising campaigns, online raffle and auctions, and attendance at events, alongside supporting individuals, organisations and groups who are organising fundraising events on behalf of the Trust.
You will
Design and deliver polished supporter journeys for all community fundraisers, ensuring maximum fundraising returns.
Answer general enquiries from supporters requesting literature and promotional materials for their fundraising activity.
Distribute community fundraising packs to donors who are holding local events or participating in our fundraising campaigns.
Recruit and manage volunteers, encouraging them to promote the Trust within their local community through event attendance and fundraising initiatives.
Organise volunteer attendance at the Trusts own challenge events and identify appropriate Third Party Events.
Work with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator to develop a yearly strategy to grow income from community fundraising in line with the wider strategy.

The Candidate

While prior third sector experience is required, its just as important that the successful candidate has excellent communication skills and strong organisational and administrative abilities.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this charity is shortlisting on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Job Purpose and Role:
Reporting to the Head of Communications and Giving (HC&G), you will play a key role in expanding our high value unrestricted fundraising potential by developing, managing and delivering exciting fundraising strategies. As a self-motivated individual with experience of building lasting relationships and meeting ambitious but realistic targets, you will take the lead on recruiting and retaining a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors, high value Regular Givers and Corporate Donors, enabling us to work alongside many more resilient Afghan families to build brighter futures.
 

Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, planning and reporting

• Produce annual fundraising plans and budgets for major donors, trust, corporate and regular givers to engage supporters and develop relationships;
• Work with the Head of Communications & Giving to develop and deliver long-term high value fundraising strategies;
• Manage budgets for fundraising activities and events;
• Report against monthly, quarterly and annual targets, identifying variances and strategies to address where needed;
• Lead on the set up of systems and processes to support effective and efficient fundraising and relationship management;
• Keep up to date with fundraising best practice, policy and relevant legislation and ensure these are reflected in Afghanaid’s approaches;
• Produce pipelines, reports and analysis of major donor, trust, corporate and regular giver fundraising;
• Line manage the Fundraising and Events Coordinator and other short term interns and volunteers.

Trust, Major Donor, Corporate Fundraising

• Identify and secure new trust and corporate funding relationships through database analysis, desk research, networking, formal presentations, and producing concept notes or proposals;
• Retain and maximise relationships with existing trust and corporate portfolio through designing and delivering bespoke annual engagement strategies, including exclusive and personalised reports, briefings, calls and proposals;
• Secure match funding from key trust, corporate and major donors to maximise the success of events and appeals;
• Promote cross-department collaboration on trust and corporate fundraising to maximise both unrestricted and restricted fundraising, leading meetings, identifying synergies, and integrating pipelines and prospecting mechanisms;
• Identify and secure new major donors and high value regular givers, conceptualising and running acquisition and conversion campaigns alongside the HC&G;
• Manage and maximise relationships with existing major donors and regular givers through designing and delivering annual engagement strategies, including reports, calls and proposals;
• Collaborate with colleagues to produce content for engaging monthly email newsletters for high value portfolio;
• Design and manage an annual campaign to upgrade existing regular givers;
• Mobilise Board of Trustees and Directors to support with stewardship of high value donor relationships;
• Organise the annual high value donor dinner, compiling the invitee list, managing RSVPs and organising other logistics;
• Manage the coordination of and attend other events, representing Afghanaid, networking and pursuing opportunities to develop relationships;
• Manage external platforms related to high value giving including Benevity, Global Giving and Myriad US, updating where appropriate in alignment with campaigns and appeals and actively identifying ways to maximise their use and join new platforms where appropriate;
• Work with colleagues to identify and pursue opportunities for gifts-in-kind or alternative high-value partnerships;
• Liaise cross-departmentally to ensure funding contract requirements are adhered to.

Data and administration

• Ensure all phone calls, meetings, emails and other engagement with trusts, corporates, major donors and high value regular givers are logged on Salesforce, ensuring records are clean;
• Work with the Database and Insights Analyst to conceptualise and implement key CRM processes that promote efficiency, accuracy and maximise the use of automations;
• Manage monthly reconciliation of fundraising income, working with the Database and Insights Analyst and other C&G colleagues to ensure all donations from these donation streams are recorded and reconciled accurately and optimally on the database;
• Ensure Gift Aid declarations are sought from all eligible donors and appropriately filed;
• Monitor the supporter care email address and the office phone to deal with enquiries and ensure all donors are receiving the best possible experience;
• Manage the deposit and thanking mechanisms of any offline donations;
• Undertake any other duties as and when required by the line manager and/or overview manager.

About Afghanaid

Afghanaid is a community-led humanitarian and development organisation operating in Afghanistan. For more than forty years we have worked with millions of families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies.

Our community-led approach ensures Afghans shape their own development, making them active participants in determining the future of their country. With our years of experience, our 97% Afghan team, and our deep understanding of local, cultural and ethnic issues, we have earned great trust and respect among the communities we work alongside. This has allowed us to gain access to some of the most underserved areas of the country.

Download our attachment to read the full job description and person specification.

his is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with proven experience to join our small and successful national charity as our fundraising officer.

Unlock has achieved a great deal for the people we support and that is testament to the talents of our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Through listening and engaging with people who face difficulties because of their convictions we have an impressive track record of identifying issues, finding solutions and putting them into practice. We also influence policy and create systemic change.

Whilst we are a small charity we punch above our weight; we’re resourceful, impactful and work efficiently with like-minded organisations so that, together, we can achieve our aims. We are widely recognised as the go-to organisation in this arena.

We’re looking for a professional fundraiser with a record of developing compelling and successful grant applications and positive funder relationships.

If you are motivated to help people move on positively with their lives and create a fairer and more inclusive society, this is the place for you.

We're looking for a driven, enthusiastic and resilient Housing Coordinator to join our Gateway Service in Southwark.

£25,169.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

The Gateway service is used as a partnership arrangement with a local authority for temporary accommodation. The Housing Coordinator will be the lead point of contact for Look Ahead at this site and manage this relationship on a day-to-day basis.

The Housing Coordinator will also be expected to monitor occupants' adherence to house rules and work with our Local Authority partners to follow up any enforcement action, occupant support needs or requirements that are presented.

A key part of the role is managing the safety and operation of the building, as well as dealing with enquiries and contact from customers and visitors. The Housing Coordinator will be required to monitor the maintenance function and facilities on the site and raise any contractor performance issues to the head office based Property and Landlord Services team.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

For a full job description, please visit our website

About you:

An understanding of the needs of customers who have experienced homelessness and who may also have support needs.
Excellent time management skills to prioritise tasks in a logical and systematic way.
Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with vulnerable people in a sensitive , friendly and clear manner.
An understanding of how to effectively deal with breaches of occupancy such as anti-social behaviour and abandonment. .
The ability to lone work and confidence in own decision making.
A logical approach to problem solving and a willingness to deal with problems quickly and efficiently.
A willingness to "go the extra mile" when working with our customers.

What you'll bring:

2 years experience of working in housing or a related field.
Experience of liaising with housing benefit departments ,council tax and other external agencies.
Experience of using IT systems to record information.
Experience of drafting reports for internal and external stakeholders.
An understanding of health and safety issues in a residential setting.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

• We focus on Excellence and innovation.
• We are Caring and Compassionate.
• We are Inclusive and Trusted.
• We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.