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We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with proven success to lead our fundraising work in the Africa region. The role will work closely with Africa team colleagues, central fundraising teams (Institutional Funding, Individuals, and Trusts and Foundations) and with our cross-cutting teams based both in the UK and in region. Key external relationships are with multilateral and bilateral government agencies, intergovernmental bodies and other funding organisations. The role will be key to building capacity in fundraising and donor related skillsets, both within the Africa team and with partner organisations, whilst at the same time playing a critical role in securing the funding we need to enable conservation impact and ensuring that nature underpins development and well-being across the region.

The successful candidate will have a Proven track record in leading successful large scale funding proposals, from overall design and writing of content through to logframe and budget development as well as proven ability to secure funding from multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies (including statutory donors) and the private sector.

With fluency in English, you will have excellent communication and presentation skills to both technical and non-technical audiences and a proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of individuals and organisations.

A good technical background and understanding of a range of conservation issues is essential as is proven experience of influencing donor priorities, negotiating and approving statutory donor grant agreements.

You will have a commitment to building the capacity of local teams and experience in mentoring individual and in developing and delivering training materials.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday,11 May 2025. First interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday,19 May 2025 with a written assessment and second interviews planned for the week commencing 26 May 2025.

Frazzled is a small mental health and wellbeing charity founded by Ruby Wax OBE, that provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where people who are feeling frazzled and overwhelmed by the stresses of modern life can meet on a regular basis to talk and share their personal stories. 

We run our free meetings online every single day of the year for anyone who needs them, and anyone can book and be included to talk, share, listen and to feel heard.

As part of our exciting plans for growth, we are seeking a Fundraising Lead to drive the organisation’s fundraising to fulfil our mission and play a key role in supporting the next phase of Frazzled’s growth and development. 

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy with a range of fundraising activities focusing primarily on trusts and foundations but also individual donors, corporate partners and fundraising campaigns.

This is an exciting, creative and flexible opportunity for the right person. The ideal candidate is someone with a demonstrable successful track record in fundraising, alongside the skills of a talented and persuasive communicator and relationship builder. They will be creative, solution focussed, willing to get stuck in and have good humour.

We would be willing to consider freelancers or contract workers for the right candidate.

MAIN TASKS

Fundraising

• Lead on developing and delivering an annual fundraising strategy to support our ambitious plans for growth, securing a minimum of £250k per year from Trusts and Foundations, individual donors, fundraising events and campaigns, and corporate partnerships. 
• Research and generate a pipeline of funding applications, including multi-year grant opportunities from Trusts and Foundations
• Lead on writing compelling applications and conversations with funders, talking persuasively and informatively about Frazzled’s work and impact
• Work with the CEO and trustees to develop new relationships with individual donors and strengthen partnerships with existing supporters
• Work with the CEO and Head of Training and Programmes to develop new opportunities for corporate sponsorship and partnerships
• Lead on organising fundraising events such as dinners with major funders and initiate and develop other opportunities for fundraising.
• Lead on Frazzled’s annual Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign and identify any other fundraising campaign opportunities throughout the year, with support from the Project Support and Administration Officer
• Prepare regular reports and updates for our funders and trustees, engaging them with our work and the impact of their support
• Ensure that Frazzled’s fundraising work is GDPR compliant and meets best practice standards.

Other:

• Work with and support the Project Support and Administrative Officer in relevant fundraising tasks, delegating where appropriate.
• Participation in other projects/initiatives as required as a core member of the management team
• A willingness to engage fully with our programme to ensure the post holder can speak confidently about delivery
• Work with the CEO and team to develop innovative and compelling ways to articulate the impact Frazzled has on its community
• Develop and maintain appropriate databases for recording our fundraising work

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of successfully developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• A demonstrable track record in writing successful funding applications and securing funds, including multi-year grants, from grant-making organisations
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills demonstrating ability to produce persuasive and compelling copy and content
• A natural relationship builder with ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• Strategic thinker and ability to turn ideas into action
• Pragmatic, project management approach to work and ability to meet regular, competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a positive, can do attitude
• Will have attended at least two Frazzled meetings ahead of the interview to understand our approach.

We are looking for an experienced, visionary and strategic Director of Community Services to lead and develop our Advice and Support Services and our Engagement and Development Programmes. You will have a passion for, and a demonstrable track record of, building strong, resilient, and inclusive communities as well as developing and motivating a team of staff and volunteers. You will be a supportive, compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced leader and manager of Community led and quality-led Community services.

An effective change manager, you will be passionate about making a real difference to the Irish and wider communities across London. This is a great opportunity to join the leadership team of the London Irish Centre (LIC) as it embarks upon a significant turning point in its 70-year history, helping the charity deliver its ambitious organisational strategy to empower and enrich even more lives through Irish Community and Culture.

About You

• You have demonstrable experience of leading and managing community services in the independent or public sector for a minimum of ten years.
• You are a professional, enthusiastic leader who can bring your sector experience to benefit this critical role and the wider organisation.
• You are an inspirational leader, bringing a team and others with you and leading by example.
• You have a proven track record in successfully leading a team, across multiple service delivery areas, and in implementing change.
• You are well-organised, able to manage several competing requirements with the ability to prioritise your work effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and are comfortable working with people across a wide portfolio, with various levels of experience and socio-economic backgrounds.

Key areas of responsibility

 Workforce

• Maintain a positive culture within the Centre in line with the London Irish Centre values and expectations.
• Overall responsibility for management, development, motivation, support and appraisal of the community services teams, and other team members when agreed with the line manager.
• Maintain and implement effective policies and processes for managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment and retention, induction, training and appraisals. 
• Ensure adequate and appropriately skilled staffing of the community services team.
• Monitor performance against budgets, targets and Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure best practice and quality assured delivery of Community Services and Programmes.

Financial 

• Overall responsibility for management and reporting of community services budget. 
• Overall responsibility for management and monitoring of all community services` grants. 
• Responsibility for ensuring services are managed within delegated budget.
• Operating within financial governance arrangements at London Irish Centre.

Income generation

• Ensure relationships with all supporters and donors are managed and developed effectively, including trusts, individuals, major donors and corporate partners. 
• Identify suitable new grant and trust funds and lead on applications.
• Lead on monitoring, reporting and submissions for current grant and trust funds in accordance with funders` requirements.

Impact and Innovation 

• Overall responsibility for the service`s impact management in line with the London Irish Centre’s theory of change. 
• Lead on identification and adoption of innovative technology to improve the processes and impact on community services.
• Overall responsibility for communicating the outcomes and impact of the community services and programmes.
• Strategic Development.
• Work with the CEO, other management and the Board of Trustees to set and achieve the charity`s strategic objectives. 
• Ensure Community Services resources are effectively targeted. 
• Lead in implementing a strategic plan for Community Services and support team leaders to deliver against performance targets. 
• Develop and foster positive relationships with external stakeholders. 
• Engage with existing and new partners to ensure the charity meets the increasing needs of those who use our community services.

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the Director of Community Services. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed as required.

In our application pack we have included a job description and person specification to support your candidature. The details in the job description and person specification should be addressed in a maximum one-page cover letter. The cover letter should include your current job title, salary and position within banding where relevant. Click apply, upload your CV and cover letter to the portal on our website link.

 Please note that all roles at the London Irish Centre are subject to enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.

 The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30th April 9:00 a.m.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will be actively interviewing. We reserve the right to close applications before the stated deadline. Interviews will begin with an initial online screening, followed by in-person interviews at the Centre, likely during the week commencing May 5th.

Overall Purpose

To work and lead on setting clear standards for high quality gathering, recording, monitoring and use of data collected via our grant’s programmes and initiative, accessing this data to inform donor grant reports, infographic data sharing, donor reports and network reporting in an accurate and transparent way. Reporting to the Head of Impact you will be technically proficient in monitoring data use of the CRM systems. You will also work directly with the Senior Leadership team on initiatives requiring evidence of impact and return on investment. The Data Officer will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation contributing to the delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

To lead on the accurate recording, management, and accessibility of data gathered through the Foundations programmes and initiatives via our Salesforce CRM system and future platforms, including potential Social Value and Social Return on Investment models.

Support the grants team in recording and maintaining accurate data, ensuring records are complete, up-to-date, and compliant. Conduct routine system checks and regular data cleansing as required.

Support monitoring received from grantees, helping extract key data and learning, checked by Head of Impact.

Provide support to Head of Impact with Salesforce CRM training to internal teams to enhance data usage and impact measurement.

Performance Management

Collect, analyse, and present relevant data on a quarterly basis to support donor reporting.

Produce data driven reports aligned with the Donor Care Plan, ensuring accuracy in evaluation, impact measurement, and End of Grant reporting (quality checked by Head of Impact).

Develop and submit annual data reports for platforms such as 360 Giving, FREA (Funders for Race Equalities Alliance), IVAR and other partnership platforms aligned to BLCF work including UK Community Foundation Quality Assurance.

Provide insights and key learnings that demonstrate the effectiveness of grantmaking, inform strategic decisions, and highlight return on investment.
 

Relationship Management

Regularly connect and engage with wider Community Foundation network to ensure BLCF’s data systems remain fit for purpose and aligned with sector best practices.

Participate in cross-foundation learning initiatives to stay updated on trends in data-driven grantmaking and impact measurement.

Work with the Head of Business Development to provide insights from donor trends and grant impact data, supporting fundraising and partnership strategies.

Representing the Organisation

Maintain a strong understanding of community and charity sector issues to inform BLCF’s data strategy and grantmaking approach. Ensure relevant insights are shared across the team.

Develop and maintain an appropriate network of contacts within the grantmaking sector across BLCF’s geographic reach.

Serve as a BLCF ambassador, promoting the Foundations values and impact through data storytelling and sector engagement.

Be an ambassador for the work of the Foundation by demonstrating its values in the delivery of its work.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Some demonstrable experience in managing data systems and CRMs to ensure accurate data is recorded and record maintain for reporting purposes.
• Some understanding of the wider voluntary and charity sector.
• Excellent personnel skills and able to work effectively within a small team providing support across a width of areas.
• A self-starter, able to act on own initiative and to organise, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to demonstrate a professional approach in a range situation.
• Fully computer literate including Word, Excel, Power Point and use of databases, CRM and SROI models or similar.
• Able to demonstrate how diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) can be made integral to their work and service delivery.
• Committed to customer care and the provision of high-quality services
• Detail-oriented
• Punctual.
• Committed to learning and development.
• Ambitious, energetic and with an outward focus.
• Highly motivated, with an enthusiasm and determination to build the resources available and needed to support community needs across Bedfordshire.
• Creative and flexible in outlook.
• Strong commitment to the values of the Community Foundation.

Desirable:

• Some prior experience of grant-making or similar work.

• Track record of analysing and presenting data to inform decision-making and improve processes.

• Some previous experience of developing reports and insights for funders, donors, or key stakeholders.

• Research and data analysis; ability to process information accurately and write succinct reports. 

• People with lived experience / professional experience of support for minoritised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. 

• Understanding of need in the Bedfordshire County.

• Familiarity with legal and financial requirements for charities, community groups and social enterprises.

• Statutory sector experience such as; commissioning / procurement, police, health, etc.

• Proficient in use of Salesforce or similar CRM. 

• Some knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation relating to the charity sector. 

• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: 45K P/A

Hours: 37.5

Hybrid

Intro:

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and aligned staff team at Greenwich Foodbank (GFB) working towards realising our vision of ending the need for food banks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. 
• Through this new organisational role, you will proactively create and grow a sustainable fundraising income, through engaging and working alongside grant giving trusts and foundations as well as corporate organisations across London and the UK.
• Drawing on your proven track record and fundraising expertise, you will be growing income and building relationships with trusts and foundations as well as corporate partners to achieve and exceed annual income targets and KPIs. You will have the capacity to create and craft compelling funding proposals that successfully engage and attract donors in line with GFB’s strategic goals and organisational values.
• You will be aligned with the shared values, vision and strategic goals of ending the need for food banks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and passionate about our organisation's values of dignity, community, justice and compassion in all areas of your work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Through comprehensive and considered research, you’ll outline a sustainable and achievable fundraising strategy that identifies and prioritises a pool of potential grant giving trusts and foundations funders for GFB. Your work will demonstrate your commitment to excellence. 
• You will manage the ongoing relationships with grant giving trusts and foundations funders, ensuring they receive excellent stewardship, timely reporting and that GFB is able to maximise its existing potential funding streams.
• In this role, you will forge relationships with potential funders, develop and submit timely and winning funding applications and work alongside GFB’s impact and operations team to provide relevant and impactful feedback to funders. 
• You will proactively identify, engage and build good relationships with prospective corporate donors, successfully securing them as funding partners. 
• You will deepen engagement and grow the relationships, partnerships and collaborative potential with existing corporate donors.
• Working with colleagues across GFB, you will develop authentic, compelling, creative and winning funding and partnership proposals that can successfully engage prospective partners through the alignment of our values, vision and strategic work with their needs, motivations and areas of interests. Alongside this you will engage potential funders in our Changing Minds work as we seek to change the conversation on food poverty in our area to a proactive and preventative rather than reactive approach. 
• You will work collaboratively with other local organisations and Trussell affiliated food banks across London and the South East, identifying and progressing opportunities for joint funding proposals and partnerships. 
• You will develop, monitor and manage a fundraising portfolio capable of generating an income that not only covers our annual charitable operating spend but also follows a fundraising framework that sustainably allows Greenwich Foodbank as an organisation to reach its strategic goals.
• You’ll establish a fundraising pipeline, including a range of KPIs that can be tracked and that will enable you to make informed projections regarding future income. 
• You will forge strong relationships with stakeholders across the local community and the wider Trussell network, sharing best practice and learning from other charities across the network. You will proactively take advantage of any fundraising training and skills development opportunities and engage with any joint fundraising opportunities. 

Skills

• You will have established experience and a proven successful track record of trusts and foundations fundraising 
• You will have good experience of corporate partnerships fundraising. 
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and relationship management skills. 
• You will be confident in public speaking and you’ll be able to inspire and motivate new and existing funders. 
• You will have experience of setting, managing and reporting against fundraising KPIs.
• You will be tenacious and able to embrace, develop and shape a new role.
• You’ll be well organised, proactive, and a self-starter who is able to self-motivate. 
• You will be able to demonstrate empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

The philanthropy and special events team are an ambitious group of relationship fundraisers that are committed to delivering significant growth over the next five years. Charitable trust grant-funding has a key role to play in this, with our particular focus on provision of long-term committed funding for the organisation.  

Our existing portfolio of charitable trust and foundation supporters includes a number of high-profile and high-value partnerships, sustained over decades in many cases.  

We’re now seeking to increase, diversify, and drive our trusts fundraising programme to the next level. These roles will achieve this by significantly uplifting our conversion of prospects to major six-figure supporters. Working across our organisation, you’ll identify and match areas of our work with the philanthropic vision of our prospects; and create compelling propositions to secure high-value long-term funding.  

Now is an exciting time to be joining our team, with a new organisational strategy under development, new leadership, and a host of achievements being delivered for people facing breast cancer; meaning we have lots of opportunity to engage with new prospects and existing supporters.  

About you

We’re looking for someone with a passion for making a positive impact through relationship fundraising. You’ll be responsible for securing new six figure plus partnerships for the organization and helping to grow our portfolio of charitable trust and foundation major supporters. You’ll build a wide knowledge base and strong understanding of our important work to effectively engage with new, potential and existing supporters. With a keen eye for detail, adept writer and articulate in presenting, you’ll be equipped to maximize on every communication opportunity. Thriving in a team setting, you’ll play a supportive role to our wider team fundraising goals.

Or

You’ll play a supportive role to our wider team fundraising goals while thriving in team setting. If you’re looking for a role with line management responsibility and have the ability to develop a team member then our role that works closely with our trust officer could be the opportunity for you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in either our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. Please state clearly which role you are applying for (with or without line management responsibility) in your supporting statement. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on 8 May 2025

Interview date 16 May, 20 May or 21 May

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Global Citizenship Education Manager

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Salary: €52,331

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)

About the role

Sightsavers Ireland, established in 2003, actively supports our global mission through the Global Citizenship Education (GCE) programme, part of our Irish Civil Society Partnership grant with Irish Aid. This programme aims to enhance awareness and understanding of disability-inclusive development and Ireland’s overseas aid initiatives.

The Global Citizenship Education Manager will oversee key indicators across various education settings, manage budgets, working groups, supplier relations, and deliver educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement the GCE programme, ensuring activities, resources, and projects align with the programme design and strategies.
• Achieve all indicators in the results framework.
• Meet IDEA Benchmark of self-assessment 4 and complete action plan activities.
• Manage programme finances, including budgeting, reforecasting, and payments.
• Maintain relationships with schools, institutions, working groups, INGO partners, OPDs, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Ensure accurate programmatic and financial reporting.
• Lead learning, evaluation, and programme design activities.
• Comply with GDPR, safeguarding policies, and communication guidelines.
• Participate in cross-organisational strategy initiatives.
• Secure media coverage with communications colleagues.
• Work with the global campaigns team to deliver one campaign per year to the Irish public.

This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Well-developed organisational and programme management skills.
• Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong knowledge of how digital and media outreach can support public engagement.
• Experience as a spokesperson.
• Substantial experience in a communications, global citizenship, or public engagement role.
• Knowledge of Sightsavers Ireland’s work and an understanding of key development issues.
• Familiarity with the main target groups and audiences engaged by Sightsavers Ireland.
• Experience with communications through social networking sites, particularly for campaigning on development issues.
• Third-level degree, preferably in Development Studies, Education, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, appealing to a broad range of audiences including children and adults with disabilities.
• Ability to travel throughout the island of Ireland.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Energy and enthusiasm for delivering classroom activities, workshops, activations, and presentations

Desirable

• Knowledge of Irish and French.

Closing date: 11 May 2025

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Our partner is seeking a Project Finance Officer to join a close knit finance team, within an impactful international charity. The role in addition to having a focus on financial processing & accounting, has a significant focus on business partnering and providing support to country offices.

Responsibilities

• Supporting country office staff with their finance data inputting, ensuring that these are accurate and complete; monitoring their cashflow, managing funding requests and processing intercompany invoices, reviewing and analysing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting with processing payroll.
• Maintaing budget holder reports.
• Support the team with the internal audit and annual year-end audit processes.
• Support with HR & other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Astute individual, with a degree in or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, and interested in a career in international charity finance.
• Strong technical background and understanding of double entry bookkeeping and data entry, strong attention to detail.
• Experience in developing systems, working with complex consolidation systems, and on grants financial management is desirable.
• Good numeracy & IT skills.
• Good relationship building and communication skills, able to work effectively with overseas staff with sensitivity, and support them with any queries/issues they have.
• Able to work effectively, prioritising a varied workload.  
• Working knowledge or fluency in French is strongly desirable.

This role is permanent, and is only open to candidates with the RTW in the UK. This role requires the individual to be in the office once a week. In addition to the salary on offer, the organisation will offer some support for those candidates studing towards an accounting qualification. 

Llanelli Foodbank, operated by Myrtle House, is far more than a place where people collect emergency food parcels—it is a vital community lifeline, offering hope, dignity, and practical support to individuals and families experiencing hardship. As part of the Trussell network, we work tirelessly to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.

Beyond food provision, Llanelli Foodbank connects people with essential services to help them move out of crisis. Through strong partnerships, dedicated volunteers, and a commitment to compassionate care, we support those in need by providing more than just meals—we offer a pathway to stability and hope for a better future.

About the Role

Llanelli Foodbank is seeking a Fundraising Officer—a passionate and motivated individual who can inspire local businesses, community groups, and individuals to contribute to the fight against food insecurity. Every pound raised means another meal on the table for a family in need, and this role is pivotal in securing the vital funding required to sustain and expand our services.

As our Fundraising Officer, you will:

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with local businesses, donors, and sponsors.

• Develop creative fundraising campaigns that increase public donations by at least 50% within a year.

• Organise community initiatives and events that not only raise funds but also spread awareness of food poverty in Llanelli.

• Identify and apply for relevant grants and funding opportunities to support and grow the Foodbank’s impact.

• Track and report on fundraising efforts, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.

This is a dynamic role that combines remote working with hands-on community engagement. Whether you’re networking with potential donors, running a fundraising event, or securing crucial grant funding, your efforts will directly contribute to the long-term fight against poverty in Llanelli.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a proven track record in fundraising. Strong communication skills, a talent for relationship-building, and an ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences are essential. You’ll need to be highly organised, proactive, and passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Desirable qualifications and skills include:

• Experience in fundraising, community engagement, or business development.

• Knowledge of grant writing and reporting.

• Familiarity with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.

• A valid driver’s license for travel across the community.

Why Join Us?

By joining Llanelli Foodbank, you become part of a dedicated team that changes lives daily. This role offers the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, make meaningful connections, and contribute to a movement that extends beyond food provision—we’re working towards long-term solutions to poverty and hardship in our community.

If you’re passionate about social justice and thrive on making connections, this is the perfect role for you.

Role: Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Location: Remote, UK

Contract type: Permanent, full time (37 hours/week, with flexible working hours). Part time over 30 hours/week considered

About the charity

Tiyeni is a UK-Malawian NGO whose mission is to end food poverty and to improve water security. We achieve our mission by delivering training and support to smallholder farmers in our innovative form of climate-smart agriculture, Deep Bed Farming (DBF). Our low-cost, low-tech farming method dramatically increases crop yields from the first year of adoption while simultaneously regenerating the natural environment, empowering communities to become more climate-resilient.  

Tiyeni means "Let's Go!" in Chichewa, Malawi's most widely-spoken language.

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and diversifying the base of supporters and achieving fundraising targets. You will help maintain our existing stable income but also develop other income streams, expand our supporter networks, and build our sustainability for the future. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with trusts and foundations as well as corporate partners and individual givers. You will develop and deliver successful plans to diversify and optimize our income as well as maintaining and improving the tools, processes, and internal expertise to ensure sustainability. You will explore other forms of fundraising, such as crowdfunding, major donors, and events.

Skills and experience

You will have a proven track record of soliciting, managing, and securing income from diverse income streams. You will have experience of developing successful grant applications and proposals for support to trusts and foundations. You will have digital fundraising fluency such as using social media to build support and run crowdfunding campaigns.

You will be an outstanding written communicator with the ability to absorb and synthesize complex information and translate it into compelling written cases for support. You should have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to relate to, influence, and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You should be proactive, positive, and able to work on your own initiative, learn and test creative approaches, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks. For more information about responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

Other information

Please ensure you fully read the job description and that you meet the people specification in the ‘About you’ section.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor visas for candidates.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Deadline for applications is 27th April at 23:59.

SafeDeposits is Scotland’s leading tenancy deposit protection scheme and dispute resolution provider. As a not-for-profit, SafeDeposits donates surpluses generated to its charity, the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust (“the Trust”). The Trust aims to improve standards in Scotland’s private rented sector by promoting education, training and best practice.

In addition to its grant-giving, the Trust is developing an ambitious research programme designed to inform future policy making and debate. This includes two new national representative surveys: “The Voice of the Tenant (Scotland)” and “The Voice of the Landlord (Scotland)”.

SafeDeposits and the Trust are part of the TDS [The Dispute Service Ltd] Group; a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that operates equivalent deposit protection services across the UK and delivers a range of initiatives to raise standards in the private rented sector. 

We have a new opportunity within our Policy, Research and Strategy team to join them as a Research and Programme Officer.

This is a full-time, permanent position ideally based within commuting distance of our Glasgow office. However, we are open to considering home-based candidates from other areas of Scotland, depending on their skills and experience.

The purpose of this role is to deliver and support the expansion of SafeDeposits research programme. The successful candidate will work on qualitative and quantitative research projects and ensure findings are disseminated effectively. Our priority is to recruit an individual with the requisite research skills and experience. Where required, appropriate training and support will be provided for the aspects of the role involving coordination of the grant-giving programme. The role offers a unique opportunity for a researcher to not only contribute to the evidence base, but to also work with TDS and SafeDeposits colleagues to commission evidence-based solutions for positive change.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Working with external contractors to deliver the Voice of the Tenant (Scotland) and Voice of the Landlord (Scotland) surveys.
• Conduct, analyse, and report on qualitative and quantitative research projects.
• Lead research collaborations with other organizations and stakeholders.
• Develop content, including blogs and social media posts, to share research findings in collaboration with marketing.
• Represent SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust at internal and external events, including presentations and public speaking.
• Assess and monitor grant applications in collaboration with an external contractor.

To be considered for this opportunity you must:

• Have a degree in a relevant field
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in research, social policy, or a similar role (or equivalent postgraduate study).
• Be proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Have strong working knowledge of Excel for statistical analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of data validity and credibility.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.

TDS offers a plethora of benefits inclusive of:

• 33 days holiday inc bank holidays
• BUPA Private healthcare
• BUPA Wellbeing cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Plus many more!

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letting outlining how your skills and experience match the person specification.

TDS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.

Capital Project Manager – St George the Martyr, Bloomsbury
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Contract: Fixed term to May 2027 (potential to extend)
Location: Hybrid – based at St George the Martyr, Queen Square, 3 days per week
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Annual Leave: 25 days + public holidays
Pension: Employer contribution of 3%

St George the Martyr, is an architecturally significant Grade II* listed church in Bloomsbury and an important part of London's Georgian and Victorian Heritage. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Capital Project Manager to lead the Development Stage of a major conservation and improvement project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of London’s most important historic churches and play a key role in its restoration and renewal.

About the Role
As a Client Project Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of our vision for the future of St George the Martyr, including saving the church, classed as Heritage at Risk, and creating a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all areas of the PCC’s activity in the Development Stage of the capital project, supporting a team of specialist consultants and the Design Team. Working closely with the Rector and Project Board, you will lead the internal and external project team, ensuring the Client’s interests are represented throughout.

About You

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing all aspects of the capital project on behalf of the client.
• Coordinating and procuring the multi-disciplinary project team and consultants.
• Managing the project budget, reporting to funders, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
• Acting as the key liaison with stakeholders, funders, and the Project Board.
• Overseeing design development, procurement, risk, and programme delivery.

You will need:

• Strong project management skills, ideally with a recognised qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, PRINCE2).
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound, heritage-focused capital projects.
• Understanding of heritage and faith sectors, particularly Church of England contexts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• A strong commitment to inclusion and community involvement.

For a full understanding of the role and responsibilities, please see the job description.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals

Senior Housing & Welfare Advice Worker’s post

The Manna Day Centre is a drop-in Centre for homeless and vulnerably housed single men and women. It is run by a team of project workers, under the Director, who are responsible for its smooth operation. Basic Services offered include food, showers, clothing, housing & welfare advice, medical care, and access to laptops. The Centre opens to service users 7 days a week, 8.30am– 1.30pm. The working week for this post is Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm each day.

The Senior Housing & Welfare Advice Worker must have a commitment to homeless people, which includes acceptance and respect. Responsibilities are shared among the team according to needs, skills and aptitudes. The annual salary is negotiable (depending on your experience) ranging from £33,775 to £41,359. Benefits include a pension scheme, travel loans and 25 days annual leave (plus time in lieu of bank holidays worked).

Those applying for this post should have:

Ability to manage a team

Housing & welfare advice experience

Experience of undertaking housing & welfare casework

Ability to prioritise and manage a busy caseload.

Experience of working with homeless & vulnerably housed people.

The closing date for applications for this post is Sunday 8th June 2025.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with the Fircroft Trust, who provide support to people who are living in the community with learning disabilities, autism, and mental wellbeing issues. They are searching for a Fundraising Manager (Trusts) to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing sustainable funding for their vital work. This role will focus primarily on trusts and foundations.

As Fundraising Manager, you will lead on trust and foundation fundraising, securing major grants to meet the annual target. You will identify, research, and write compelling applications to new and existing trust and foundation donors. You will build and maintain strong relationships with funders, ensuring effective stewardship and reporting. Working closely with the CEO and trustees, you will develop and implement the charity's fundraising strategy. You will also work with local media to raise awareness of the charity and its impact and represent the charity at events, networking opportunities, and public engagements.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Proven trusts and foundations fundraising experience with a successful track record of securing significant grants.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills-able to craft persuasive funding proposals and reports.

• Ability to work confidently with a wide range of people, including trustees, funders, local media, and community stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on dominic.via the apply button. 

Salary: £44,000 pro rata

Permanent, Part-time (24 hours)

Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working considered)

Deadline - 30th April at 9am

Application process - CV and Cover Letter

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.