Grant Programme Manager Jobs

Job title: Trust and Foundation Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week full time (part time considered). We are very open to flexible working and remote options for this role, with at least one core day on site per week.

Reporting to Director of Development

Salary £36k to £40k per annum

Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music.

It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world.

Are you passionate about heritage and sharing it with people everywhere?

Would you like to bring your fundraising expertise to an internationally significant heritage attraction, which as a centre of Christianity, has attracted pilgrims and visitors for centuries?

Could you support the Cathedral’s important restoration projects, conserving and maintaining this beautiful and significant building for future generations?

Job Specification

The Trust and Foundation Manager role will play a crucial role in maximising funding for Wells Cathedral, helping to preserve it for the future and open its outstanding heritage to visitors everywhere.

As Trust and Foundation Manager you will:

· Lead on creating and developing the Trust and Foundation strategy for the Cathedral, with support from the Director of Development.

· Build and maintain strong and rewarding partnerships with charitable Trusts and Foundations and achieve funding including multi-year grants, unrestricted and restricted income.

· Achieve results through persuasive and compelling applications and proposals and creating robust budgets. Amplify project impact through detailed monitoring and inspiring reports.

· Build the financial resilience of the Cathedral through prospect research, developing qualified prospect pipelines and driving new funding approaches.

· Build strong networks and advance relationships with grant makers and trustees of Trusts and Foundations, engaging the wider Cathedral team and Chapter in developing relationships and stewardship plans.

· Help realise The Vicars’ Close Project – the Cathedral’s transformational project to save Vicars’ Close and create an inspiring new visitor offer, as well as an exciting range of future projects.

· Network and keep abreast of the wider funding landscape and giving trends to inform the strategy and with a view to engaging new Trusts and Foundations and identifying funding opportunities.

· Lead on grant approvals, crediting obligations, progress monitoring and reporting deadlines.

· Develop and manage high-quality cultivation, engagement and stewardship plans for existing donors and new funders. Input into the design, delivery and support a range of unique events to inspire supporters and cultivate new relationships, bringing to life the extraordinary work of the Cathedral.

· Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required.

We would like to hear from you if you:

· have enhanced income streams and made a real impact upon the charitable objectives of an organisation. A degree is not an essential requirement.

· have a successful track record in securing funds from Trusts and Foundations and knowledge of the broader fundraising landscape.

· enjoy analysing and interpreting complex information to create compelling and exciting proposals and relevant budgets to match priorities and inspire a range of funders.

· are a persuasive and influential communicator, with exceptional writing and research skills.

· enjoy building and deepening relationships with a range of funders.

· have an ambitious, positive, and creative approach, with experience at working collaboratively organisation wide.

· have strong networking, collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others – internally and externally at all levels.

· enjoy in prospect research and developing successful cultivation plans to inspire funders and secure funding.

· are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact within the heritage sector.

The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We welcome applications from those with existing fundraising experience and looking to further their Trust and Foundations experience in a manager role. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working, including full and part time and remote working with at least one core day in the office. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full time or need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you.

To apply, please send a copy of your latest CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining your motivations for applying for the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role outline and what you can bring to it. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

In return we offer:

· Holiday entitlement: 6.6 weeks per calendar year (which is inclusive of bank holidays)

· Pension - Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:

Age Employee Employer

<50 3% 5%

50–55 4% 8%

>55 5% 10%

· A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café.

· Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills.

· Parking space in the Cathedral car park.

The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months. 

Timetable

Closing date: noon 10th March 2025

First stage interviews: 19th March 2025

Second stage interviews: 26th March 2025

For our full Information Pack, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal conversation with the Director of Development about the post, please send us a message and we will make appropriate arrangements.

Salary: £30,750 - £36,990, depending on experience 

Hours: 35 hours Monday to Friday (flexible)

Location: Remote, with some travel across the UK

Job Ref: 1211

Are you a skilled fundraiser with a passion for social justice?

Cranstoun is recruiting for a brand new role to lead on raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations.

The Trust Fundraising Manager will build on Cranstoun’s existing fundraising pipeline and develop new relationships with grant-makers to support the charity’s work across all five service areas: drugs and alcohol, domestic abuse, criminal justice, housing & homelessness, and children & young people.

We’re looking for a skilled fundraiser with an entrepreneurial approach. You will have experience of working in a fundraising and/or charity environment and a proven track record of researching and securing trust and grant income.

This role will be home based, with regular travel to London/Birmingham and other areas of the UK.

We encourage applications from individuals looking for flexible working arrangements.

To download an application, please vist the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2025.

Interview date: w/c 24 March 2025.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No: 1061582

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing and managing large grants? Do you enjoy finding creative and proactive ways to build relationships with new and existing funders? We’re looking for a talented fundraiser to join us. Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with our project leads, this role will be a crucial addition to our mission-driven team. Individuals who are passionate about public interest journalism and its power to drive real-world change are encouraged to apply.

About the Bureau

The Bureau is the UK’s largest independent non-profit investigative journalism organisation. In the last year, our investigations were published in over 100 countries across local, national, international, specialist, TV and digital platforms. Our four global investigative teams work with reporters around the world on priority cross-border issues – environment, health, dirty money and big tech. In addition, our UK-focused Bureau Local team uses an innovative community-led approach to cover issues like insecure work, migrant rights and family courts, amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. Founded in 2010, we’ve grown from a small group of journalists to a diverse team delivering hard-hitting investigations that have prompted inquiries, sparked legal challenges and informed policy change in the UK and across the world. This role will initially focus on the work of our Bureau Local and Dirty Money teams.

Our fundraising

At the Bureau, our funders and supporters are vital. We are almost entirely funded through grants and donations so – put simply – without their support, we wouldn’t be here.

Although our supporters may come from different backgrounds or have varied priorities, they all share a common goal: tackling the issues across our society that are eroding democracy and driving inequality. They support our work to hold those in power accountable, uncover new evidence to support positive change, and empower citizens.

The Bureau has experienced significant growth over the past three years, increasing our annual income to £2.8m and expanding to a team of more than 40 people. While the majority of our income comes from grants, there is strong potential for further fundraising growth, and we are actively working to diversify our funding streams beyond trusts and foundations.

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau as we continue to build on our strong relationships with existing supporters while exploring new funding opportunities.

Role and Responsibilities:

Support from trusts and foundations is our main source of philanthropic income so we are looking for somebody with experience in grants fundraising who can quickly apply their skills and expertise. You’ll work closely with our Development Director to report to and liaise with current funders, manage a pipeline of prospects and submit successful applications to secure new grants. You’ll also work closely with our other Fundraising Manager, who manages a pipeline focused on our environment, global health, and big tech work, and may be asked to work on these areas from time to time. In addition, you will support in building a major donor programme to diversify and strengthen our funding base. You will collaborate with colleagues at all levels across the organisation, from impact producers to reporters to finance and operations, in a supportive and welcoming culture that values teamwork and shared success.

As an excellent communicator, you will be able to take complex issues and translate them into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with funders and stakeholders. You will also be passionate about building strong relationships with our funders and supporters.

While experience in high net worth fundraising would be a valuable bonus, it is not essential. You don’t need to have raised funds for non-profit media before, but you do need to be excited by our work and able to express the Bureau’s key areas of work and impact in an accessible, accurate and compelling way. We’re a small team, so you’ll need the willingness to pitch in on fundraising tasks – big or small – to ensure the Bureau is in the best possible position to pursue its mission.

We envisage this as a full-time, primarily hybrid working role, working from our London office two/three times a week.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of 3+ years’ experience successfully raising significant funds for charities or non-profits and managing relationships with funders (foundations - essential, high net worth individuals - desirable);
• Strong background in managing grants admin, including due diligence and processing agreements;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to speak and write English fluently;
• Great analytical skills, with experience of researching and identifying new funding sources for various projects;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities;
• Experience of working with databases and funding pipelines;
• Exceptional time management skills, a professional attitude and meticulous attention to detail;
• Resourceful and able to think creatively with strong problem solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate at all levels across the organisation.
• Experience in securing funds for journalism, social justice, civil society, human rights or related causes, particularly from UK funders, is desirable but not essential;

Benefits - what we offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Additional gifted leave during Christmas festive break
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 12 months’ service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

The Bureau is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a welcoming, diverse, inclusive and adaptable environment where people are encouraged and supported to achieve their best. We welcome applications from those belonging to groups traditionally under-represented in the media. You don’t need to tick every box in this ad – we are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please don’t be deterred from applying or getting in touch with any questions.

Potential candidates should send a CV and cover letter to the Fundraising Manager email linked on our page.

If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or want to ask any questions about the job before submitting an application, please also contact the Fundraising Manager email linked on our page.

You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK.

The deadline for application is Monday 17 March 2025 and we aim to schedule interviews weeks commencing 24 or 31 March 2025.

Please also fill out our anonymous equality monitoring form here, so we can better track who we are reaching.

Our values

Just: We are committed to pursuing what is right. We act with integrity and fairness to bring injustice to light.
Honest: We deal plainly and truthfully with each other and what we uncover. We reveal the truth even when it is uncomfortable.
Courageous: We aim to break new ground. We are ambitious, tenacious and innovative.
Inclusive: We seek to build equity. We embrace diversity, different experiences and perspectives.
Collaborative: We believe people are stronger when they work together. We take a collective approach to how we tackle problems, share skills and enable change.

The Vacancy

The Programme Development Manager is committed to supporting colleagues and partners in programme design and development. The team also connects programmatic issues and global policy and advocacy to ensure they are complementary and conducive to external change based on evidence from the ground.

Saferworld’s income is secured primarily from statutory and institutional donors; however, securing funding to support our partners in conflict-affected countries and allow for more flexible programming increasingly requires a more diverse funding base. The Programme Development Manager will support efforts to identify and secure funds from statutory donors, trusts and foundations, and other non-traditional funding mechanisms.

The Programme Development Manager will support a portfolio of Saferworld’s teams in designing and mobilising funding for peace, security and justice programmes. The successful applicant will have a focus of approximately 4 countries, which will be decided based on the candidate’s experience and preference. Working closely with Country Managers/Directors, and programme and grant management colleagues, the post-holder will lead on: coordinating and facilitating programme development processes (including taking the lead in drafting high quality concept notes and proposals, theories of change, logical models, risk matrixes and budgets); developing and supporting the implementation of long-term country funding strategies and donor engagement strategies; and supporting new donor engagement and sustaining relationships with current donors. The post-holder will be responsible for growing institutional funding portfolios in our programmes.

The post-holder will have a successful track record in developing programmes and leading new business development efforts with institutional donors such as the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), United States Government (USG)/United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union (EU), UN agencies and European Governments such as Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Additional experience in mobilising resource from trusts and foundations and other non-traditional funding mechanisms is desirable.

They will have proven skills and experience in programme management and support, successful programme design processes and bid leadership.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities, person specification and any other requirements, please refer to the job document.

Saferworld reserves the right to close this vacancy early given sufficient quality applicants. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid missing out.

Previous applicants, no need to apply. 

The Organisation

Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.

For more information about Saferworld as an organisation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, interview process or staff benefits, please refer to our website or jobs page.

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking a maternity cover Events Manager (Academic) to join the Communications and Marketing department to devise and deliver the year-round programme of academic and specialist audience events.

The role

The Events Manager (Academic) will be responsible for the management and delivery of the British Academy’s year-round academic events programmes (Conferences, Lectures, Public Engagement and Prizes & Medals).

The role holder will work closely with the Head of Events on the planning and strategic development of the programme, overseeing the annual call for proposals for conferences and public engagement grants, the biennial selection process for lectures and the nomination and selection process of prizes and medals.

As Events Manager (Academic), you will manage academic partners at institutions across the UK, and lead on the organisation and successful delivery of events online and in-person (in London and at partner venues across the UK).

You will be someone who thrives on delivering live events aimed at academic or specialist audiences, has a passion for sharing academic research and has the skills to ensure events are delivered effectively and of the highest quality.

You will have experience in managing and developing people, whether directly managing staff or leading on a task or dotted line basis. A core part of this role is working in partnership with teams across the organisation, and so we are looking for someone who is collegiate, flexible and understands how to build positive working relationships across a diverse range of skillsets and experiences.

You will be joining at a time of exciting change, with the recent completion of three brand-new state-of-the-art events spaces at our home on Carlton House Terrace. You will play an important role in contributing to the ongoing programme for this new development.

This is a full-time position on an 11-month contract to cover maternity leave.

About the Academy

The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.

The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.

Working at the Academy

Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy on our website, including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement.

Terms and conditions

The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 – a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

How to apply

We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Applications must be received no later than 12:00 noon on 3 March 2025.

Please contact the HR team if you have any questions.

At Book Aid International we are delighted to be recruiting a new Trusts Manager. This role is responsible for Book Aid International’s diverse portfolio of existing trust and foundation funders, as well as securing funding from new trusts to support the delivery and expansion of our transformative work. 

As part of a dedicated small team, you’ll receive support from the Head of Fundraising and key staff to ensure successful applications, while also having the opportunity to shape and take ownership of the trust fundraising strategy and income stream.

The ideal candidate will be inspired by and committed to our vision of a world where everyone has access to books.

Grants Fundraiser

Would you like to use your fundraising expertise to help disadvantaged young people access life-changing educational support? We Are Seeking a Freelance Fundraiser to work flexibly over 8 days a month.

Position: Freelance Fundraiser
Daily Rate: Circa £250 per day
Location: Home-based, with monthly travel to London
Hours: 8 days per month (flexible)
Closing Date: 24th February 2025

About the Role

Team Up is looking for a passionate and experienced Freelance Fundraiser to drive our fundraising efforts and secure vital funding to support our mission. You will develop and implement fundraising strategies, focusing on securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI’s).

Key responsibilities include:

· Developing and executing a fundraising plan to meet annual targets (c. £300k).

· Researching, writing, and submitting compelling funding bids.

· Building and managing relationships with funders, ensuring long-term partnerships.

· Driving multi-year funding opportunities, securing grants of £10k-£50k+.

· Overseeing the work of a junior part-time fundraiser focused on small grants.

· Managing all grant reporting, ensuring timely submissions to funders.

· Ensuring compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practices.

· Supporting the CEO with corporate and strategic HNWI fundraising projects.

About You

You will need to be a self-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income for small to medium-sized charities.

Essential skills and experience include:

· Proven success in fundraising from trusts, foundations, corporates, and HNWIs.

· Ability to research funders, write compelling bids, and manage relationships.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and meet targets.

· A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable:

· Experience working with education or socio-economic disadvantage charities.

If you thrive in an environment that values responsibility, accountability, and results, this role is perfect for you.

About the Organisation

Team Up helps disadvantaged young people double their expected progress through high-impact tutoring. Our volunteers, supported by qualified teachers, not only improve academic attainment but also build confidence and resilience. We have ambitious plans for regional growth and new programme offerings, making this an exciting time to join our team.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Consultant, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations Lead, Bid Writer, Fundraising Manager, Freelance Grants Fundraiser, Grants Programmes Manager, etc.

Apply today for a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while making a real impact in a growing charity!

Role Title: Trusts Manager

Salary: £42,205 to £43,417

Location: London-Hybrid

Tenure: 1 Year fixed term (potential for extension)

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Are you a strategic relationship builder with a passion for fundraising and social justice? 

Do you want to play a key role in securing vital funding that supports some of the world’s most marginalised communities? 

Then we'd love to hear from you!

At ActionAid UK, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive meaningful change. As a Trusts Manager, you will be responsible for managing one of our most significant funding relationships, ensuring long-term impact and financial sustainability for our global programmes. Working within the Trusts and Global Markets team, you will develop and execute strategies to nurture funders, secure new funding opportunities, and play a pivotal role in growing our philanthropic partnerships.

This is more than just a fundraising role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of international development. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, country programme teams, and external funders to secure and manage high-value grants, helping to deliver life-changing initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing Strategic Donor Relationships: Take ownership of one of ActionAid’s largest funding partners, ensuring exceptional stewardship and long-term engagement.

• Developing High-Impact Funding Proposals: Work closely with our Strategic Funding and Insight team to coordinate and submit compelling multi-grant proposals.

• Maximising Future Funding Pipelines: Identify and align funder priorities with ActionAid’s most pressing needs to grow long-term financial support.

• Building New Partnerships: Support efforts to cultivate and approach new trust and foundation donors in the UK, expanding ActionAid’s impact.

• Representing ActionAid UK: Attend high-profile donor meetings, networking events, and forums to advocate for our work and secure new funding opportunities.

• Ensuring Excellence in Grant Management: Track funding commitments, oversee reporting, and maintain meticulous donor records using ActionAid’s CRM systems.

About You

We are looking for a fundraising professional with a proven track record of managing high-value trust and foundation relationships. You thrive on building strong partnerships, have exceptional communication skills, and understand the intricacies of international development funding.

You will bring:

• Experience securing and managing multi-year grants over £50,000, with a track record of growing funding relationships.

• Strong networking and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

• Excellent written communication skills, with experience crafting persuasive proposals and impact reports.

• A strategic mindset, with the ability to balance funder priorities with ActionAid’s programme needs.

• A passion for international development, feminist principles, and social justice.

What We Offer

At ActionAid UK, we empower our team to lead, innovate, and drive change. As a Trusts Manager, you will benefit from:

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment, surrounded by passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

• Opportunities for career growth, with training, mentorship, and leadership exposure.

• Flexible working arrangements, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• A one-year Fixed-Term contract with potential for extension, offering both challenge and stability.

This is your chance to be part of something bigger. Join ActionAid UK as our Trusts Manager and help us build a future where poverty and injustice are no more. Apply today!

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly

celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and Safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism

finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 2 days per week, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office

roles.

We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment Processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

Programme Director | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | £50,630 - £56,173 
Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office and home working.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Director to help shape the future of YDMT, a growing charity with a current annual income of c£2million,

Leading our projects and grant team you'll play a crucial role in bringing our interlinking projects and grants together under one new team, providing clear long-term direction and ensuring lasting impact for our beneficiaries.

About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust 

We are a small charity doing big things to help to protect and enhance the People, Landscape and Wildlife of the Dales. 

For 27 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area.

About the role 

Our ambitious project strategies have enabled us to grow our woodland, grassland, wetland and outreach and engagement work. We aim to continue to develop these core projects, alongside our grants programme to increase our ability to help tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and connect more people with nature.

The Programme Director will play a key role in creating and implementing long term project strategies to build on the charity’s success. You will be leading a small team to deliver transformative projects, while identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership work. Monitoring, evaluation and learning of projects and grants to continuously improve their impact, as well as a knowledge of Health & Safety Executive legislation, are key to ensure that all our projects are safe and delivered to the highest standards for our beneficiaries. 

As a member of the YDMT Executive Leadership Team, supporting the Chief Executive, you will help provide leadership, vision and direction, assisting the Board to set and implement the strategic direction of YDMT.

We believe the role will be a highly rewarding one, and a real opportunity for someone to develop their skills in a fantastic organisation, whilst benefiting this wonderful area and its communities.

About you

We're looking for someone with a background in project management who can combine strategic planning with excellent leadership and relationship building skills.

Your role will focus on leading major projects and grants programmes, managing multiple and complex delivery within timeframes and budgets.

You will be a natural networker and ambassador, who can confidently develop strong relationships with our stakeholders and provide inspirational leadership to our team. 

Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling.

Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 31st March 2025 via our website.

Contract: Fixed-Term – 6 months 
Hours: 5 days / 37.5 hrs -week 
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 PA- pro rata 
Start date: ASAP, March 2025 (until August) 
Location: Hybrid, 3 days in central London offices 
Reporting to: Head of Grants and Impact 

We Are Global’s Make Some Noise 

Make Some Noise is Global’s official charity which supports crucial grassroots projects across the UK through funding and development. Our goal is to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We raise money and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've supported 480 UK charities, helping over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK.

Your Role: Senior Grants Manager 

We are looking for a motivated person to join our grant team for six months to support us in our efforts to harness opportunities for small charities in the UK through funding, learning and development opportunities, awareness-raising activities and in-kind donations. This exciting projects-led role will help the team deliver several strategic projects. You will: 

Lead the delivery of a new initiative for Small Charity Week 2025 (23-27th June) - partnering with Big Give and NCVO to deliver an exciting match-funding campaign. Working to a high level of independence, you will utilise your expertise in the grantee selection, running decision-making panels, grant management, and evaluation of grants, as well as help optimise the campaign’s delivery, and impact through charity/beneficiary storytelling. 

Support the Head of Grants and Impact to deliver an engaging and impactful Learning and Development Programme to facilitate collaboration, connection and learning amongst small charities professionals. 

As a member of the Grants Team, contribute to the other key deliverables for the year working together with internal and external stakeholders to innovate and deliver outstanding activities. 

Key Responsibilities 

Grant Selection and Decision-Making: 

• Own the coordinate and participate in the partnership panel(s) to complete the second stage of the grant selection and decision-making process.
• Ensure funding is distributed equitably across geographic regions, cause areas, and underrepresented communities, aligned with the partners’ funding priorities. 

Grantee Relationship Management: 

• Act as point person for grantees and address queries efficiently and equitably post funding distribution 

Impact Measurement and Reporting: 

• Contribute to the creation of the evaluation report, capturing key insights and outcomes, including narrative and quantitative data. 

Storytelling and Communications: 

• Identify and source impactful stories from grantees for Small Charity Week marketing and communications campaign activities. 
• Input and advice on strategies to maximise the engagement of grantees in storytelling while respecting their resource constraints. 

Managing Learning and Development Opportunities:

• Work collaboratively with partners and GMSN’s internal team to deliver meaningful and engaging learning and development opportunities for GMSN grantees.

Administrative and Financial Oversight: 

• Ensure all grants are accurately recorded in Salesforce or other systems as required. 
• Coordinate with GMSN’s finance team to oversee timely disbursement of funding payments and reimbursements to grantees. 
• Oversee the scheduling, sign-up, travel and accommodation arrangements for charities attending learning and development opportunities.

What You’ll Need 

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work to a high level of independence as part of a collaborative and supportive team. 
• Experience in grant-making, particularly with small charities or community-led organisations. 
• Experienced in delivering projects as a consortium. 
• Strong understanding of equitable funding practices and the challenges facing small charities. 
• Expertise in impact measurement, reporting, and storytelling within the charitable sector. 
• Practical know-how of developing capacity-building learning and development opportunities and community coordination. 
• Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted role, be well-organised, able to prioritise, and manage a busy and varied workload. 
• Proven ability to manage relationships with grantees and external partners. 
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and grant administration processes. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

What You’ll Love About This Role 

Think Big: Deliver impactful initiatives supporting the amazing work of small charities across the UK and driving meaningful change. 

Own It: Take full ownership of the Small Charity Week shaping this project with real autonomy. 

Keep it Simple: Streamline processes and ensure efficiency in grant distribution and grant management, making a tangible difference for small charities. 

Better Together: Work alongside a passionate and supportive team, collaborating with internal colleagues and external partners to achieve collective success.

What You Can Expect From Us 

• Respect for the individuality, uniqueness, and value of each person with whom we work. 
• Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal-orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment. 
• A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the team. 
• Personalised onboarding plan and support, IT, and other necessary work equipment, ensuring seamless integration into your role. 

Everyone Is Welcome 

We believe that true impact comes from embracing diversity. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—feels valued and empowered. 

We know that stronger communities are built on different perspectives, experiences, and voices, and we actively encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations, faiths, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK. 

​STEP aims to improve integration for refugees through a targeted employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK. We support all refugees, regardless of their proximity to the labour market, to develop the skills and identify the opportunities they need to secure sustainable employment. Central to the programme is our collaboration with local partners, who deliver STEP across the UK. 

​We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programmes Officer to support the UK Programmes team in ensuring all our programme aims are met. You will be integral in all programme management, partnership management, and administrative tasks across UK Programmes. You will play a vital role in supporting the UK Programmes Managers with developing and implementing our strategy for 2025 and beyond.

​About you

​We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience of supporting and working alongside delivery partners
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using Microsoft platforms (excel, PPT, SharePoint, teams) and CRM databases 
• Experience in providing administrative support on programmes, including reporting, compliance tasks and supporting delivery teams
• Demonstrable knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by people with experience of forced migration in accessing employment
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy when handling data, preparing reports and scheduling
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity
• A solid understanding of safeguarding 
• Ability and flexibility to travel within the UK to visit partners

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. Holiday increases to 25 days after 2 years' service.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options​

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

​To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter which outlines why this role appeals to you and how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Rays of Sunshine is an award-winning national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. Every day of the year the charity gives brave and deserving children across the UK the chance to put their illness on hold and do something they have previously only dreamed of.

The role:

We are seeking a Wish Granter with a “can-do” attitude to deliver bespoke, creative, high-quality and meaningful experiences to seriously ill children and their families. You will be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of wish experiences including researching, planning and booking experiences, negotiating quotes and gift in kind with vendors and managing timeframes and budgets.

Requirements:

Creativity, organisational skills and the ability to empathise and communicate with wish children and their families are all key to this role. You will need to have excellent organisational skills, experience in project or event management, and ideally have some experience working with children and young people. 

• Place of work: Berkeley House, 304 Regents Park Road, London N3 2JX.
• Hybrid working is available with a minimum of 2 days in the office
• Salary: £27k - £33k
• Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Permanent 
• Benefits: Unlimited annual leave 
• Learning, development and training opportunities

Closing date: for applications  Sunday 2nd March 2025

Interviews: Monday 10th March 2025 (both inperson/online available)

The Job

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Trust Fundraising Manager with proven experience in trust fundraising, and management, to lead our successful Trust Fundraising Team.

The role is based full time at RBLI’s HQ in Aylesford, Kent and provides the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the life and impact of the charity across support for homeless veterans, disability employment and older care.

The postholder line manages two Senior Bid Writers and one Trust Fundraiser, as well as freelancers, securing over £1m annually for varied revenue projects. The projects include:

Lifeworks – RBLI’s award-winning national employability support for unemployed veterans

STEP IN – RBLI’s holistic support for veterans overcoming homelessness

SBMC and BBMC – RBLI’s outstanding social enterprise factories employing 70% workers with disabilities and health conditions

The post holder will lead on the creation of persuasive grant applications and sponsorship proposals, mainly for charitable trusts, lottery and statutory funding opportunities, but also works with the wider fundraising team to support and co-ordinate with major capital, corporate and HNWI approaches.

The Company

Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) is a national charity that has been helping those in need for over 100 years, providing support to the Armed Forces community, those with disabilities and those who have found themselves unemployed.

Each RBLI division offers a service to help veterans live an independent life with whatever support they require resulting in the successful delivery of a full-care pathway on-site to help veterans of any age or background from across the three services.

You’ll be responsible for leading on the sourcing, co-ordination and reporting of project information, impact and financial data in connection with our Trusts & Statutory fundraising programme.

You’ll play a vital role in our ability to provide great stewardship for our existing Trusts & Statutory funders and allow the existing team to focus on new funding opportunities. The role will also deepen understanding of Trusts & Statutory requirements, and the development of internal processes that support long-term income growth through successful applications. 

What you’ll do

• Lead on managing the coordination of reporting requirements for the Trusts & Statutory Team
• Work with canvassers to create high quality impact reports, particularly for high value trust and statutory funders
• Lead on the creation of new template and bespoke proposal and reporting content for our fundraising priorities
• Lead on work with staff across the charity to ensure that funded projects are monitored and evaluated in order to create reports which demonstrate the impact of the funders support
• Liaise with colleagues in research, community, external relations and finance to gather project information on funded projects to ensure grant conditions are continually met
• Lead on the review of any existing processes and creation of new collaborative approaches to trusts and statutory requirements, utilising best practice and technology solutions where appropriate.

What you’ll bring

• Ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external people, and experience influencing stakeholders. 
• Demonstrable expertise in the technical requirements of and current UK environment for trusts and statutory fundraising, in particular lottery distributors, central and devolved governments.
• Ability to analyse, organise and present written and numerical reporting data, with excellent writing skills.
• Proven leadership skills to successfully manage and motivate project teams to achieve shared goals.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews are planned to take place from the 6th March 2025 in Person at our London Head Office.

We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.