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INTRODUCTION

St George’s Hospital Charity manages a portfolio of over 200 Special Purpose Funds (SPFs), with a total over £3.6m. These funds, comprising donor-gifted and community-fundraised income, are designated to support specific wards, departments, research areas, or staff and patient groups. Each SPF is overseen by designated Fund Advisors, comprising staff from St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) and City, St George’s University of London, who hold delegated authority for expenditure approvals and funding applications. With over 350 Fund Advisors, effective stewardship is crucial.

We have developed a new organisational strategy focused on enhancing our impact through grant-making, and we are now in an exciting phase of implementation. The Grants Funds Manager will play a central role in delivering this strategy, specifically by implementing a more streamlined and impactful approach to working with Fund Advisors and managing our SPF portfolio. This role will be pivotal in facilitating the transition to a more efficient and effective model of SPF giving. The Grants Funds Manager will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the SPF portfolio, stakeholder engagement, communications, marketing, and administration, requiring collaboration across the Charity, the Trust, and the University at all levels.

ABOUT ST GEORGE’S HOSPITAL CHARITY

St. George's Hospital Charity, an NHS charity, supports St George’s University Hospitals’ NHS Foundation Trust which via its St George’s Hospital in Tooting and Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton, serves a large population across southwest London, extending support to tens of thousands of patients, staff, and community members. Our daily efforts significantly impact patients, their loved ones, and many dedicated healthcare professionals.

Presently, we contribute grants and generate funds of £2 million annually. With an ambitious goal, we aim to double both our yearly fundraising and grant allocations to reach £4 million within the coming years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Purpose of the role

To support senior management, the board of trustees and the wider charity leadership team with the strategy implementation, the management and administration of the Charity’s SPFs. As a priority, in the next 12 months, this role is tasked to implement the SPF strategy which has been agreed by the Charity’s Board of Trustees. The strategy is to re-organise and restructure the shape of the SPF portfolio of funds to minimise administrative burden, maximise the charity’s flexibility in spending decisions and reflect the best possible structure of services in the hospital so that we can deliver our charitable purposes of advancing healthcare to maximum effect.

This is why we are looking for someone who has expertise in change management, stakeholder engagement and strategic communication who is able to understand Charity Commission guidance and apply it. These are the skills necessary to implement the SPF strategy.

The next stage of the strategy will require a very strong grasp of detail, strong and confident communication and organisational skills to ensure stakeholders understand planned changes, in order to secure their support for them.

Background to the role

This role was originally created to provide dedicated resource to optimise the efficiency of our SPF portfolio, and champion these SPFs both internally among the Charity’s staff and externally within the Trust and University.

This is a role which must operate at a micro and macro level, paying attention to the detail of management, administration and systems but also with the ability to think strategically and make recommendations to senior management and trustees. The successful candidate will be highly organised and outgoing and will be an excellent project manager, with lots of initiative and the ability to reach out to people to build strong relationships. 

You will be a key member of the Grants team and be managed by the Head of Grants, but you will also work closely with all charity teams given the nature of this all-encompassing role, including providing an important link between Grants and Fundraising because of the income raised into SPFs.

Senior Editorial Content Producer (maternity cover)

Do you love words, stories, copy-editing and creating content? Are you also skilled at scheduling? Then come join our communications team and be part of a group of people who want to use their creativity for God’s mission.

• Fixed Term 35 hours per week

• Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford.

• Starting salary £34,880 (FTE) depending on experience, with a generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary

 We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

Talk to us first?

If you would welcome an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact Justine Nola, People and Culture Manager.

Your role

We are looking for a talented writer and editor who also has a flair for organisation. You’ll create and edit content for a variety of platforms, both print and digital and keep track of a bustling team’s workflow, liaising with other CMS teams and freelancers as necessary. An ideal post for someone who loves words as well as a good spreadsheet or two.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have extensive experience crafting quality editorial content, from news and feature stories, to think pieces and marketing materials, to social media posts and video scripts. An ideal candidate will also have demonstrable skills in creating and managing workflow schedules for individuals and teams.

It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims. / You will need to be in sympathy with the aims and values of Church Mission Society.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 27 April 2025.

Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 15 May 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.

To apply

Please send your application form, CV and two or three recent examples of articles or copy you’ve produced  and/ or a link to your writing portfolio via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ.  CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team.

Our Fundraising Support Assistant will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.

If you are interested in progressing your fundraising career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you. 

Main purpose of post

• ‘First’ point of contact for general fundraising enquiries (face to face, telephone, via post, email, & website) providing excellent supporter and customer care

• Donor communications & stewardship- delivering high quality donor care for our fundraisers

• Provide support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year (with a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfil this function)

• Fundraising Materials preparation and distribution

• Responsible for the stock control for all our materials including trading, events and supporter’s items

• Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through Weston Park Cancer Charity systems and procedures and that data is kept up to date

• Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team

• Drive the charity car when required for charity business (driving licence essential).

About you:

· You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced fundraising team

· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) as you will be welcoming donors, volunteers, and patients on a daily basis

· Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines

PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED JOB SPEC AND ENSURE YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL PERSON SPEC CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to join our Fundraising & Engagement Team and help raise vital funds for children with cancer. You don’t need previous fundraising experience—just strong organisational skills, creativity, a talent for building relationships, and a genuine passion for making a difference and raising money for charitable causes. 

In this varied role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, care for our amazing supporters, and assist with individual, community, and corporate fundraising activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple fundraising areas, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the team’s work through excellent administrative and project support. 

This is a hugely rewarding opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into the charity or fundraising sector, or to build on existing experience. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you! 

Who are we looking for? 

To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about fundraising and demonstrate key qualities that will help you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A keen interest in fundraising with a willingness to learn and develop as a professional fundraiser (and if the opportunity arose, a willingness to study for a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship over 13 months)

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide excellent supporter care and build relationships. 

• A positive, enthusiastic and results-driven attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team. 

• IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.

Location: Home-based, ideally located in London or within a short commutable distance. Regular travel to the London office is a key requirement of the role, with occasional national travel also expected. 

Interviews: 20 May 2025 (London Office)

Safeguarding: 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.  

Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

Role purpose

To diversify, develop and deliver fundraising initiatives with a focus on major donors and legacies, securing significant funding for the Trust that will enable delivery of our new 2030 strategy of more space for nature, with more people on nature’s side. 

1. Main Responsibilities

1.1 Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with strategic objectives

1.2 Monitor and report on fundraising targets and budget

1.3 Line management of the Fundraising Officer

2. Major Donors

2.1 Growing the scale of donations – both the number of donors and the value of donations by managing an impactful major donor programme for the Trust 

2.2 Use the Trust’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to manage and grow a pipeline of prospects including high value donors, major donors and potential legators 

2.3 Develop and manage a portfolio of high value donors and prospects to include working closely with appropriate colleagues on research, cultivation, ask and stewardship, including planning and delivery of inspiring events

2.4 Work with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to appropriately involve them in planning and managing relationships with major donors 

2.5 Develop a stewardship programme, developing meaningful relationships with donors and potential donors, involving them in our work and ensure they feel valued and part of the Trust.

2.6 Manage the Patrons Circle, providing a fantastic experience for WWT Patrons, including delivering engaging events and maintaining regular communication

2.7 Ensure appeal donors receive relevant stewardship communications, including holding specific events and activities

3. Legacies

3.1 Support the development of the Trust's legacy strategy, leading to an increase in number of pledges and value pledged

3.2 Identify and recruit new legacy pledgers including but not exclusively from WWT members and supporters, ensuring a legacy pipeline

3.3 Steward known legacy pledgers to maximize and retain their loyalty to WWT and to maximize their lifetime giving, including their support for current appeals.

3.4 Ensure ongoing engagement with all legators and enquirers by upgrading and conversion through the legacy cycle: enquirer, considerer, intender, pledger 

3.5 Create and run a series of events to engage potential and existing legators and legacy professionals

3.6 Liaise with departments across the Trust in relation to legacy campaigns 

3.7 Work closely with the marketing team to ensure effective communication about legacy giving with members, supporters and pledgers/legators 

3.8 Use the CRM’s legacy module to manage relationships with pledgers and legators

4. General Fundraising

4.1 Support the Trust's new Project Oversights Board, ensuring projects align with the strategy, are fully developed, and help secure appropriate funding

4.2 Input into funding bids

4.3 Support Trust fundraising appeals 

4.5 Work closely with the marketing team to update and improve third party fundraising materials, online material and guidance to enable supporters to fundraise for us independently 

4.6 Ensure that the Trust is up to date and compliant with legislation, regulators and GDPR requirements in relation to fundraising

4.7 Stay up to date with current best practice in fundraising techniques and track any upcoming trends 

4.8 Work with the Membership Services Manager and Membership Development Officer to ensure data is recorded on the CRM accurately and effectively to enable required analysis, tracking, reporting, segmentation and future targeting

5. General Responsibilities

5.1 Promote the work, mission and vision of the Trust at all times.

5.2 Work across teams to develop and implement activity plans across the 2030 strategy business plan.

5.3 Use every opportunity commensurate with other duties to contribute to the Trust’s membership recruitment, fundraising and engagement of people. 

5.4 Ensure a high level of customer service in all dealings with the public.

5.5 Ensure continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required by the Trust.

5.6 Work within all the policies and procedures of the Trust, ensuring own compliance with the 5.7 Trust’s health and safety policies and procedures and that of any resources for whom you are responsible. 

5.8 Work at all times within the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to promote equal opportunities.

Comply with all legal and contractual obligations concerning the responsibilities of your post.

5.9 Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the Chief Executive.

For more information please refer to the full job description which is available to download below

Benefits

Generous pension scheme Generous holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Death in Service benefit Flexible working WWT Membership Continuous Training & Development opportunities On-site parking

About Lord’s Taverners

The Lord’s Taverners exist to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. We work to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential. 

Lord's Taverners are an evolving and transforming Charity with a heritage of 75 years, with an ambition to impact the lives of more young people than ever before. 

Lord’s Taveners is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our workforce should be truly representative of all sections of society and the communities we serve.

Each employee should feel respected and able to give their best.

Our values: We Include, We Inspire and We Empower drive everything we do. 

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with experience in fundraising or events to join the Lord's Taverners events team in our 75th anniversary year. They will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to engage with stakeholders confidently and strong organisational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. They will work across our diverse and exciting events portfolio ensuring its success in a milestone year along with the wider team. 

Benefits

- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 

- Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year 

- Pension contribution of 6% 

- Group income protection (long-term incapacity pay) 

- Critical illness 

- Life assurance (death in service) 

- Health Cash Plan 

- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay 

- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) 

- Two volunteering days 

- Birthday day off 

- Season ticket loan 

- Flexible working 

- Wellbeing plan 

Hybrid Expectations

This role is based out of HQ (London based) in a co-working space with other charity organisations. There is a minimum requirement to attend at least 2 days per week, plus travel to support our events.

Interviews

Friday 2nd May 

Join our vibrant and supportive fundraising team! This position is ideal for someone who excels at relationship-building and is passionate about making a difference in their community by working for a local charity.  We're looking for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with corporate partners and local businesses across Berkshire and nearby counties, helping to generate essential income for our charity. This includes assisting with the organisation and delivery of events.

You'll leverage your creativity and professionalism to manage and grow existing corporate partnerships, while proactively seeking new business opportunities by undertaking research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitching to companies to secure their support. It you have the transferable skills to succeed, no formal fundraising experience is necessary. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, access to a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance. You'll also enjoy free on-site parking and the benefits of our Employee Assistance Programme.

Communications and Engagement Officer – Maternity Cover

Salary: £34,314 starting salary per annum plus £4,190 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum.
Contract: 12 months fixed term Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). We are open to discussing flexible or part-time working.
Location: Any Refugee Action Office: London, Manchester, Birmingham or Bradford. (Some travel in the UK with occasional overnight stays may be required).

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of cultures.
• Insight into the needs, experiences and hopes of refugees and people seeking asylum.
• Experience of working sensitively with people in vulnerable situations to support them to share personal stories in a collaborative way.
• Excellent news judgement and storytelling with experience producing well-written and inspiring content.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with ability to work under pressure and juggle conflicting priorities
• Experience working with photographers, journalists and filmmakers
• Experience answering journalist requests, including writing statements for media
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels of an organisation
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to travel across England with occasional overnight stays away from home.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply

Closing date: 23:59 on 27 April 2025
Interviews: 08 May 2025 (on Zoom)

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List. If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education

We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.

We have an exciting role as a Fundraising Officer to join our small but ambitious fundraising team.  We are embarking on a significant capital redevelopment, and will raise income through trusts and foundations, individual donations and corporate supporters.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising with timely communications to both supporters and prospective donors, researching potential fundraising opportunities, maintaining the CRM system and reconciling fundraising accounts.

You will be involved in the creation of fundraising campaigns and be required to liaise with team members from across the organisation to gather information develop these campaigns.

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this. 

Their vision is to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. To achieve their mission, they are looking for a Community Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers across the West Midlands to join their team of 12 Community Fundraisers across the UK.

The Community Fundraiser (West Midlands) is responsible for providing support and guidance to fundraisers within their communities to achieve their ambitions and ultimately raise vital funds for Brain Tumour Research. This is achieved through a wide variety of activities such as helping supporters to make the most of their own fundraising, engaging participants with externally organised events such as the Great Birmingham Run, and encouraging communities to get involved in events organised by Brain Tumour Research such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk for Hope. The Community Fundraiser will be the face of Brain Tumour Research in the area, providing excellent stewardship to existing supporters, and building great relationships with new supporters.

This post has been vacant since Autumn, and as such needs a fundraiser with confidence and capability in fundraising to join the team, provide donor love to the loyal supporters in the area, and approach developing the areas potential with energy and enthusiasm. If you have fundraising experience and are keen to join a charity with ambition and an amazing supporter base, then this could be the role for you.

Please note the successful candidate will need to live within the region (Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire), have access to a car and be willing to travel around their region. If you are not currently based in this area, please clarify if you have plans to relocate.  

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please follow instructions in the pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call. 

As this role has been vacant for some time, we are running rolling interview to see suitable candidates as they apply. Interviews will be kept to one stage, and organised to suit the candidate, where possible. Don’t delay – apply today! 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser.

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home. 

This role requires someone with experience in legacy or in-memory fundraising, excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. You will be able to connect meaningfully with supporters, manage multiple campaigns, and drive forward our strategy for growth and supporter engagement. You will be an ambitious, experienced, target driven relationship fundraiser, who is passionate and well-equipped to join our fast-paced team. 

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Have previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting, and able to lead and inspire our supporters in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity 

• Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven 

• Possess a natural confidence in talking to people and encouraging their support 

• Have excellent communication and relationship building skills - be friendly, compassionate, inspiring and engaging 

• Have experience of producing compelling supporter creative and fundraising messages 

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance 

• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced Maternity Pay 

• Free flu jabs 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Charity events throughout the year 

• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 

• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development 

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.  

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

The closing date for return of applications is 30th April 2025. Interviews will be held on 7th May.

As Individual Giving and Appeals Manager, you’ll deliver integrated fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, and digital channels — helping us grow our individual giving base and strengthen donor loyalty. 

Alongside driving individual and regular giving, you’ll help shape a new in-memory giving offer, build our legacy giving programme from the ground up, and grow our Named Funds programme.

Working closely with teams across the charity, you’ll design inspiring donor journeys and stewardship plans. You’ll also use data and insight to refine our approach and ensure every supporter feels truly valued. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small charity making a big impact – for a fundraiser who’s not only motivated by results, but by the chance to help change the story for children with cancer.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a creative and strategic fundraiser who is passionate about delivering impactful campaigns and building meaningful supporter relationships. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Demonstrable experience in managing individual giving campaigns, legacy fundraising, and / or in-memory fundraising. 

• Proven experience developing compelling propositions that drive results and generate income/supporter acquisition.

• Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously. 

• Proven record of being results-driven and achieving agreed fundraising targets ad outcomes. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as relationship-building skills with an ability to inspire and engage supporters.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required 

Interviews: 19 May 2025 (London Office)

Safeguarding: 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.

Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

Head of Individual Giving, Legacy and Supporter Experience

Are you a strategic fundraising leader with a proven track record in individual giving, legacy programmes, and supporter experience? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive impactful fundraising strategies and make a real difference? Join Prospect Hospice as our Head of Individual Giving, Legacy and Supporter Experience and help us support our community through delivering exceptional end-of-life care.

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

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

What is the role?

As Head of Individual Giving, Legacy and Supporter Experience, you’ll lead a passionate team responsible for individual giving, legacy programmes, and delivering a world-class supporter experience.

You’ll shape and implement data-driven strategies to engage and steward supporters, maximise donor lifetime value, and deliver campaigns that truly resonate. You’ll also lead the development of a first-class supporter journey, ensuring donors feel valued and connected to the impact they make.

This role is key to helping us achieve significant growth across cash appeals, raffles, lottery, committed giving, legacy, and in-memory giving, ensuring Prospect Hospice can continue providing compassionate care to those in need.

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

The role has a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.

About you:

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Proven leadership in individual giving, legacy programmes, and supporter experience
• A successful track record of developing fundraising strategies, plans, multi-channel campaigns and budgets to grow income and impact.
• Deep understanding of supporter journeys, donor engagement, and stewardship best practice
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team
• Proven track record of delivering income against specified targets
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stewardship skills to engage donors and stakeholders
• Ability to influence and negotiate with ease

Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is also required.

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

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

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

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

Equality & Diversity

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

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

Location: Hybrid – your time will be split between our office/venue on Bristol Harbourside, and your home or wherever you like to work.

We’re happy to support flexible working – both through hybrid working and your working pattern. You just need to be able to attend key meetings, have some crossover with the rest of the Development team and deliver the responsibilities of the role.

Department: Development 

Report to: Development Manager 

Responsible for: N/A 

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum pro rata (£15,600 - £17,400 per annum) 

Contract: 18 months fixed-term contract 

Working hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours a week (0.6 FTE), flexible over 3, 4 or 5 days. Occasional working outside of normal hours, including travel, may be required.

About the role 

We The Curious is about to enter an exciting new phase in its mission to connect and empower everyone through shared creative science learning experiences. It is now a year since we reopened and there is plenty to celebrate in our 25th Anniversary Year. We have exciting projects which range from community and educational outreach through to preparing for some major capital projects for which we must develop and cultivate support. 

The Development Team is responsible for fundraising across the whole organisation and the stewardship and development of our donors and supporters. The other members of the team are the Development Team Manager, Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager and the Development Team Account Manager. We are looking for a Fundraiser to join the team, to help us maximise and unlock some very exciting opportunities. 

The Fundraiser will primarily focus on engaging businesses and Trusts & Foundations.  You will use your skills in research to identify funding opportunities, build relationships and write and submit proposals.

You will need to be organised and enjoy working flexibly to support multiple projects. You will enjoy building relationships both internally and externally, networking and have strong verbal and written communication skills. 

What will you do in this role? 

Role specific responsibilities 

Cultivating Support: 

_Research new funding opportunities, including companies, trusts and foundations, and statutory/government funders. 

_Prepare and adapt funding proposals which meet deadlines and specific application criteria. 

_Work closely with internal departmental teams to ensure funding proposals accurately reflect their projects intended objectives. 

_Cultivate potential funders, including managing on-site visits and events, phone calls and delivering presentations to secure support. 

Stewardship and administration: 

_Work with project teams and Account Manager to develop a plan for any new donor to ensure they are appropriately managed, recognised for their support and reporting and evaluation requirements from the outset.

_Support the migration of Development Team records into our new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, Tessitura, keeping information up to date and easy to find.

_Occasionally support the Development Team to organise and attend events during and outside normal working hours to support the cultivation and stewardship of donors and supporters.

Team Support: 

_Develop and maintain your knowledge of planned activities at We The Curious, across all departments, to present our work persuasively to finders and partners. 

_Contribute to the Development Team annual strategies and business planning. 

General responsibilities 

_Embody and demonstrate our values; Collaborative, Creative, Inquisitive, Playful, Progressive.  

_Safeguarding - Responsible for carefully following safeguarding policies and procedures and raising any concerns to your manager or the Designated Safeguarding Officer. 

_Fundraising - Promote charity messaging wherever possible, with support from the Development and Marketing teams. 

_General responsibility for departmental compliance with GDPR. 

_Occasional out of hours work and travel to events. 

What we’re looking for from you 

You do not need to have experience of being a fundraiser to do this role. Our experienced team are happy to develop an enthusiastic and proactive individual who can demonstrate they have transferable communication, written and research skills.

Essential 

_We are looking for a professional, confident and enthusiastic communicator who enjoys talking on the phone, face to face and in meetings.

_Confident with Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and Power Point 

_Strong written skills, both in preparing and adapting documents 

_Good organisational skills so that you can multi-task between several projects at once. 

_You need to be invested in learning more about charity fundraising, however you do not necessarily need to have worked for a charity or culture/heritage organisation before.

Desirable 

_Some experience of working with income budgets, audited accounts and internal financial reports. 

_Experience of working with CRM databases. 

_A demonstrable interest and commitment to the work we do, within the Development Team but also more generally as a charity, to make science learning more inclusive. 

Application process 

Deadline for applications: Friday 25th April at midnight. 

Interview date and location: Tuesday 13th May 2025 at We The Curious. 

Start date: Approximately 9th June 2025. 

Application process:

If you would like to apply, please complete the application form. It contains questions designed to assess your interest in and suitability for the role.

Please don't send in CVs or cover letters as we don't review them.

We appreciate interviews can be stressful, so we try to make them more of a conversation and a chance for you to tell us about how your skills and interests make you the right person for the role.

If you are invited for an interview, we'll send you the questions that you'll be asked beforehand so that you have time to prepare.

If you have any particular needs or requirements, please do let us know so that we can make the required adjustments.

Support during the process 

We The Curious is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from candidates who self-assess themselves as having a disability. We will guarantee an interview to applicants who advise that they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy. To help you, under the Equality Act 2010 a person is defined as having a disability if a) they have a physical or mental impairment, and b) the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. 

We want to work with you to ensure the recruitment process is accessible for you. 

If you are disabled, neurodivergent, or if you have a long-term health condition, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. 

You’ll have the opportunity to let us know about any adjustments you may need throughout the application and selection process. We’ll continue this conversation if you join us as a staff member, and we’ll work with you to make sure you have the adjustments you need to succeed in your role. 

Examples of adjustments could include: 
_providing alternative formats at every stage 
_options to apply  
_extra time for tasks 
_providing some extra information about what to expect 
_office orientation before an in-person interview. 

Including everyone  

We value the positive impact greater representation will have on our organisation, programmes and culture. It’s our goal to become an inclusive place to work and for our teams to better reflect our city and the people who visit us.  

We welcome applications from people of all lived experiences and particularly those that are not well represented* in the science centre sector.  

*By not well represented we mean people with lived experience including but not limited to:​ 
_African and African-Caribbean heritage 
_South Asian and East Asian heritage  
_Global Majority
_Disabled 
_Neurodivergent  
_Visually Impaired  
_Deaf community 
_LGBTQIA+ and/or non-binary    
_Working class background 
_Didn’t go to university or first in your immediate family to attend University 

Working with us 

We value the people that work with us. Our staff have access to the following: 

Wellbeing & support 

_Flexible working 

_Hybrid working (if suitable and stated for role) 

_Cycle to work scheme 

_Free yearly flu jabs and eye tests 

_Paid sick leave for physical and mental health 

_Mental Health First Aiders 

_Confidential advice & counselling through the Employee Support Programme 

Leave 

_25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays (all pro-rata). 

_A day of extra holiday for every 5 years’ service. 

_An amount of paid leave for emergency dependent care, domestic emergency leave and compassionate leave. 

New Parent Policy 

We are proud to be a family friendly organisation, which is why we work to develop our people practices in line with that value. We have recently introduced a none gendered approach to Maternity and Paternity, re-branded as  our “New Parent Policy”. There are eligibility criteria and terms and conditions but the key take away is that anyone who is due to become a new parent, regardless of their gender, can take 1 year off work, and we’ll pay your full salary for the first 5 months. 

Facilities & discounts 

_Free tickets to the venue for you and up to four guests, plus 12 additional entry tickets per calendar year to give away. 

_15% off in the We The Curious café

_20% off in our shop 

_Range of discounts with local businesses and free entry to other local attractions. 

_Social events 

_Secure cycle storage 

Pension 

_We offer a pension scheme with 5% company contributions. 

Death in service benefit 

_Four times your annual salary.