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Are you passionate about engaging families and young people with physics? The IOP is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and creative individual to join the busy Public Engagement team as a maternity leave cover for a period of 15 months (June 2025 - September 2026).
At the start of a new strategy, this is a very exciting time to join the team and a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of public engagement projects working with under-represented audiences.
What is it like working at the IOP?
The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation, framed by our commitment to Inclusion and diversity. We have a hybrid policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible, with competitive salaries, professional s and generous benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits package including:
- An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
- Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
- Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
- Flexible working
The Public Engagement Officer position is a public-facing role, based in the IOP’s London building at 37 Caledonian Road, and therefore the role holder will be on-site in London when needed to deliver the role’s requirements, particularly. We welcome applicants from across the UK providing this in-person commitment can met, with the role holder being responsible for their commute costs.
The Role
What will I be doing? What is the purpose of this role?
- Ensuring that the IOP meets its strategic ambitions by engaging with diverse audiences around the UK and Ireland with a particular focus on communities around the IOP’s London building in Islington
- Supporting IOP Members and other volunteers to be relatable physics role models for young people
- Evaluating the IOP’s public engagement activities to ensure that our work reaches our priority audiences, are of high quality and achieve our desired strategic goals relating to Science, Skills and Society
Projects you work on will include:
- Supporting the design, development, delivery and evaluation of our annual public engagement programme, particularly the exhibition and events taking place in and around the IOP’s London building
- Managing the IOP’s Public Engagement Scheme, with responsibility for ensuring processing of grants, reporting on the scheme and supporting the review panel including analysing data.
- Engaging with primary schools in Islington and delivering a programme of events for young people, teachers and families
- Logistical support for the rest of the Public Engagement team and colleagues supporting our Members with resources and guidance to deliver public engagement activities on our behalf
Who will I work with?
- Public Engagement Managers (Line Managed by Toby Shannon-Smith)
- Head of Public Engagement & Dialogue, Louise Swan
- IOP Membership team
- IOP EDI team
- IOP Workplace team
Person specification:
Essential Criteria
- An undergraduate degree in the physical sciences or equivalent knowledge and confidence in physics to underpin the successful delivery of this role
- Professional experience in engaging families and young people with STEM and an understanding of how to tailor messages to different audiences
- A passion for inclusive public engagement practice and working with audiences currently under-represented in physics
- Excellent presentation skills, particularly for audiences of young people
- Excellent analytical and data handling skills for grant assessment, processing and evaluation of projects. Able to manage a variety of competing priorities and flexibly respond to new challenges and opportunities
- Competent user of MS Office (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams)
- Knowledge of inclusive best practise in grant giving
Desirable Criteria
- Postgraduate degree in science communication
- Experience of managing grant giving and convening assessment panels
- Confidence in using a CRM to keep up-to-date records and manage relationships
- Experience of training volunteers to engage young people
- Marketing public engagement activities and knowledge of most effective channels to reach priority audiences
- Creativity to develop new, innovative methods of engaging with young people
How will I be working?
The ’base’ location for this role is the IOP’s building at 37 Caledonian Road, near King’s Cross in London and regular attendance is needed to deliver the public engagement programme, especially during the summer period (June-September) when the peak of our activity takes place. At other times, depending on other commitments and the requirements of the role, the role holder has the flexibility to choose how they work under the IOP’s How We Work initiative.
Why should I want to work for the IOP?
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work.
How to Apply
Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification, drawing on examples from your professional experience and any other relevant experience, including voluntary roles.
To apply for this role please click the link below, we look forward to hearing from you.
The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.



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London – 3 days per week (Hybrid)
Permanent
£27,500 p.a. pro rata
About us:
Pragya is a non-profit development organisation committed to poverty relief and social justice in south Asia and east Africa. Our programmes span agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and green energy; water, sanitation and health; education; empowerment of women and minorities; and disaster management We aim at transformational change at the grassroots, focusing on marginalised communities in Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Kenya. We envision marginalised communities living dignified lives free from poverty and injustice, fully enjoying the benefits of development in a manner harmonious with cultural heritage and the natural environment, through sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in challenging environments.
The role:
This role offers the chance to work with a global NGO, providing valuable experience in tackling key global development challenges, along with hands-on involvement with project and partnership management systems, grant tracking processes, and an opportunity to contribute to the development of impactful programmes. It provides exposure to the operations of an International NGO, invested in community-led holistic solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our times. You would enhance your knowledge and experience of the charity sector funding landscape in the UK and internationally. You would significantly expand your practical knowledge of project delivery and monitoring in diverse areas of international development such as water and sanitation, prevention of violence against women, food security and nutrition, rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and community disaster resilience. You would write about our projects for funding applications and project reports, blog posts, newsletters etc. You would have the chance to network with other NGOs and funders at events and international development conferences. You may have the opportunity to travel to south Asia or Africa for project evaluation or conferences / networking, subject to funding. As you gain experience, there may be scope for you to contribute to project design.
You will be working in a friendly, professional environment There may be opportunity to increase hours to full-time subject to funding.
Person specification:
You would research potential funding partners, write grant applications, and manage successful partnerships, including trusts, foundations, corporate groups, and statutory sources. Some charity-sector fundraising experience is desirable.. The ability to draft inspiring narratives for different audiences, as well as creating programme budgets using spreadsheets are crucial aspects to this role.. You would research and attend relevant events and identify other such opportunities to promote Pragya’s work, to network, and to learn about the latest research and trends in international development. You would contribute to Pragya’s social media posts, campaigns, and the charity’s administrative needs. A basic lf knowledge of video editing and media tools like Canva would be an advantage.
The UK branch of Pragya is a small team; the ideal candidate would be a self-starter, capable of managing their own work load. Those passionate about working in international development are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates who would anticipate being able to make at least a two-year commitment.
Key specifications:
Essential
· A degree qualification with at least 2:1 or equivalent
· Fluent English with excellent writing skills
· Strong verbal communication and ability to represent Pragya at public events
· Basic knowledge of on-line communication platforms and media tools
· Proactive approach, ability to manage own workload, happy to work alone
· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
· Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and good internet research skills
· Demonstrable interest in International Development
Desirable
· A degree in a relevant, essay-based discipline
· Fundraising experience from trusts / foundations / corporates
· Experience of using cloud-based donor management software (Salesforce, Oracle, CRM)
· Understanding of the issues Pragya works to address
· Prior travel to any of Pragya’s project-delivery countries
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Pragya is not able to sponsor visa applications either to commence or to continue employment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post may require that you be subject to criminal records disclosure. Appointment will include a six-month probationary period.
Pragya is an equal opportunities employer. Charity no. 1082476
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The Youth Endowment Fund
Assistant Director of Impact, Programmes and Partnerships – Maternity Cover
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Salary: £75,000
Contract: 13-month maternity cover
Location: Central London, Hybrid*
Application Deadline: Thursday 24th April by 12pm
Interviews: Week commencing 5th May 2025
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen sustained growth. We have also seen large increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence across England and Wales. We do this by funding great initiatives, finding out what works and working for change.
Key Responsibilities
Your role is to ensure YEF’s funding is directed toward the most crucial gaps in evidence – those that, if filled, will lead to meaningful change for young people. You will oversee the selection of the most promising, evaluable interventions to test in England and Wales, ensure trials are set up successfully, and work with our Evaluation team to deliver high-quality impact evaluations.
More specifically, you will:
Provide team and organisational leadership
• Provide inspirational leadership to the Programmes Team of ten people, ensuring they are best-in-class at supporting delivery organisations to engage in robust evaluation.
• Oversee the Programmes team, including direct line management of four Programme & Impact Leads.
• Ensure the expertise within the Programmes Team is embedded in YEF’s wider work, drawing on the team’s experience of working with delivery organisations to help shape policy and practice recommendations.
• Represent YEF externally, ensuring our funding programmes are well understood and aligned with our sectors’ needs.
• Directly contribute to annual and multi-year planning as part of YEF’s operational planning cycle.
• Be responsible for tracking and reporting progress against our key organisational performance metrics.
• Help build and model a culture where it is natural to perform well, and colleagues support one another to do so.
Hold strategic oversight of new evaluation commissioning
• Work with the Assistant Director of Evaluation to shape and implement YEF’s strategy for programme and evaluation commissioning.
• Oversee the team in identifying and developing proposals for new trials within our main sectors.
• Assess the feasibility and strategic value of evaluation proposals, making stop/go decisions on their progression.
• Ensure the Programmes Team effectively supports grantees to work with evaluators to co-design interventions and develop clear, robust plans for trial setup and delivery.
• Oversee the development of high-quality proposals for new trials, assuring quality and presenting clear recommendations for our Grants and Evaluation Committee.
Be responsible for the ongoing oversight of the full portfolio of evaluations
• Lead and be accountable for delivering on YEF’s Race Equity commitments within our funding decisions and grant delivery.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for a portfolio of c.50 live trials, maintaining oversight of progress across our portfolio of live trials and intervening early when we spot risks.
• Oversee the financial management of the team’s project portfolio across c.50 live trials, ensuring effective budget oversight, approving grant payments, and maintaining financial accountability.
• Provide direct advice and guidance to the Programmes Team on the setup and delivery of our most complex trials.
• Ensure the rapid mobilisation of new trials following approval.
Build meaningful partnerships and strengthen the organisation’s influence
• Be responsible for partnership opportunities with central Government—holding key relationships, assessing the strategic value of co-funded evaluation projects, and overseeing Heads of Evaluation to negotiate new partnerships terms.
• Steward strategic relationships with other key stakeholders, including other research and policy organisations, funders, and delivery organisations that will help us influence change.
• Represent the Fund on boards, committees and events, including providing up-to-date information to external audiences on YEF-funded activity, and sitting on the board of external organisations linked to YEF’s work.
• Be proactive in identifying co-funding opportunities and ensuring fundraising targets are met for new and existing evaluations.
About You
You are this sort of person:
• You are inspired by the vision of reducing violence affecting young people: You don’t want your days to pass without making a difference. You are inspired by the goal of tackling violence affecting young people.
• You are responsible, motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment: You take personal responsibility for critical decisions and have a proven ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly evolving settings. You have a good track record of overseeing a large body of varied and complex projects, ensuring they deliver on time, on budget, and to a high quality.
• You demonstrate team leadership and coaching skills: You have experience of leading teams, supporting and developing others to perform at their best.
• You are experienced in evaluation and research, including commissioning: You have several years’ experience working in a senior research and evidence role in a related sector, and you have technical expertise in evaluation methodologies. You have substantial experience commissioning or conducting large-scale research and evaluations.
• You have a graduate qualification, or equivalent work experience: Your qualification or experience is in a relevant field such as social science, social policy, public health, or another field with a significant quantitative component.
• You have some understanding of systems and practice in our priority sectors: Our priority sectors: Children's Services, Education, Health, Neighbourhoods, Policing, Youth Justice, and the Youth Sector.
• You are experienced in building partnerships: You have a strong track record of building partnerships that drive change.
• You are an excellent communicator: You produce high-quality documents that communicate methodological and statistical information in a way that is easily understood. You excel at translating complex evidence and analysis into clear, accessible formats for non-experts.
• You are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion: You believe in and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds, and values. You promote and encourage these principles.
While it’s not a criterion, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence affecting young people.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Hybrid Working
The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.
To Apply
Please click on the "Apply for this" button and submit your CV, your completed monitoring form and cover letter. Please submit your application by 12pm on Thursday 24th April 2025.
Interview Process
There will be a task to complete in advance of the interview. This will be a two-stage interview process. Interviews will take place the week commencing the 5th of May 2025. This will be a panel interview.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
· £1,000 professional development budget annually
· 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
· Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
· Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
· Death in service - 4 times annual salary
· Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
· Financial support including travel and hardship loans
· Employer contributed pension of 5%.
Your Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
The people we are looking for do not discriminate and we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.

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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.
Help tenants, landlords, and agents deal with deposit protection and dispute resolution as quickly and easily as possible.
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This is a new role within the organisation, providing leadership to maintain the operations, finances, and team at the charity, alongside exploring exciting new directions in relation to partnerships and commercial opportunities.
This is a one year cover, with potential to extend.
The Managing Director is a crucial role within the organisation, and will be responsible to the Trustees for the overall leadership, management and strategic development of Fat Macy’s Foundation (including instigating projects and taking opportunities to increase income).
As the external face of the organisation, they will be a strong communicator, raising the profile of the organisation and networking effectively.
Responsible for Fat Macy’s income generation, they will be scanning the horizon for new business opportunities and seizing relevant opportunities to form new partnerships. Equally important will be internal management: developing an effective and efficient organisation.
Structure
The Managing Director reports to and is accountable to the Trustees.
The Managing Director will work in partnership with the Fat Macy’s co-founder and CEO of Fat Macy’s Ltd and will oversee the general management of the charity. They will line manage the senior leadership team at Fat Macy’s Foundation: the Programme and Grants Manager, the Development and Operations Manager and the Training Lead (0.5 FTE).
What you'll do
Organisational leadership
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Provide ongoing leadership, and maintain the vision and strategic direction for Fat Macy’s to achieve its mission of supporting people from homelessness into supported, stable lives.
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Ensure that Fat Macy’s values continue to underpin all activity, decision-making, and working culture.
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Managing, supporting and coaching a motivated and highly effective Senior Leadership Team which is committed to Fat Macy’s values and vision.
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Working closely with Fat Macy’s Ltd CEO to ensure a unified approach across the Ltd company and charitable foundation.
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Motivate and coach staff, role model behaviour and values and authentically representing Fat Macy’s internally and externally.
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Ensure Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and lived experience are prioritised across all levels of the organisation.
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Champion the Fat Macy’s Advisory Board, ensuring their involvement and lived experience plays a meaningful role across the organisation.
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Supporting/enabling/coaching existing senior leadership team.
Strategy and partnership: making an impact
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Lead clear strategies for Fat Macy’s to ensure it remains a stable and sustainable organisation with clear impact
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Ensure effective delivery of Fat Macy’s strategy, working with the Senior Leadership Team and board.
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Work closely with Fat Macy’s Ltd to create opportunities for young Londoners living in temporary accommodation
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Advise and guide the Trustees in strategy, policy and good governance
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Source partners, as appropriate, to ensure Fat Macy’s has the best impact for those we support
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Oversee impact measurement and report annually to the board
Income generation, finance, fundraising and budgets
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Maintain and augment the organisation’s financial resources through prudent and productive partnerships, management, fundraising and income generation
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Work with existing and prospected corporate partners to create clear income streams for the charity
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Supervise and oversee the fundraising and resource development for Fat Macy’s
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Oversee the grant programme for housing deposits
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Produce management accounts, annual reports and end of year financials and budgets with accountants
Communication
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Promote Fat Macy’s to the media and the public
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Keep up-to-date with current and future thinking in the areas of homelessness, social enterprise and food-based solutions
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Support the communication of trainee voices and the Fat Macy’s Advisory Board
Management of people
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Provide clear high standards of leadership, management and direction to the senior management team at Fat Macy’s - working closely with the co-founder of Fat Macy’s Ltd.
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Oversee and coordinate the activities of the senior leadership staff: Programme and Grant Manager and Development and Operations Manager, with weekly meetings.
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Communicate to staff a clear vision for the organisation and a strategic framework for development.
Activities of the business
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Oversee the delivery of the Fat Macy’s Foundation programmes
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Coordinate with the Fat Macy’s Ltd co-founder to oversee the strategy and direction of Fat Macy’s Ltd.
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Ensure fair and efficient decision making on projects and appropriate systems for implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
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Identify, action, deliver and evaluate the opportunities available to develop Fat Macy’s portfolio and impact.
Legal responsibilities and systems
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Identify, assess and manage risks in line with the risk management framework and policies on risk management and internal control.
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Control and manage health and safety issues within Fat Macy’s by ensuring appropriate responsibilities are communicated, allocated and actioned.
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Oversee the social enterprise’s governance, including sitting on both boards (Fat Macy’s Foundation and Fat Macy’s Ltd).
Governance
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Meet monthly with the Chair to develop board meeting agendas that make effective use of people’s time and skills.
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Ensure Fat Macy’s has robust governance processes in place that evolve as the organisation grows and develops.
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Work closely with the Trustees to ensure that Fat Macy’s has a diverse, skilled and experienced board and support with trustee recruitment and onboarding.
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Provide high quality and timely board papers and information for board meetings.
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Support the Finance Sub Committee to provide effective finance governance to the organisation.
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Ensure effective risk management processes are in place to support good governance.
The ideal persona
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A dynamic and influential leader in the social enterprise, business or charity space
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A strategic thinker, who can think outside the box and create great impact
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A natural people person, who will enjoy working with people from all walks of life - we are a diverse team and encourage this within Fat Macy’s
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You are organised, hard working and have excellent attention to detail
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You are a good problem solver, and can set up effective systems and processes
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You enjoy doing good and supporting people with difficult problems and life challenges
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You believe in the Fat Macy’s values and approach
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We need team players - you’ll be ambitious but can listen, and work well with others
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5+ years of experience in a relevant field
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You are an experienced strategic thinker, line manager, and a real people person
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You have some background in homelessness, social enterprise, business development, fundraising, and/or corporate partnerships
What we can offer you
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An incredible learning experience working within an impactful social enterprise that addresses one of the biggest issues facing the UK
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Excellent opportunities for progression within an exciting and growing team
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Opportunities for flexible working
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A whole host of other benefits - staff lunch, discount wine, a day off on your birthday
Key information
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Salary: c. £45,000 dependent on experience.
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Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working encouraged).
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Location: We’re based at 232 Shoreditch High Street, and would like this role to be in at least 80% of the week. However, we encourage flexible working.
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Start: May/June 2025 onwards.
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As a precondition of employment we’ll need you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide two satisfactory references, one of which should detail your suitability to work with those experiencing homelessness and another to be from your most recent employer.
Our mission is to support people living in temporary accommodation into their own homes, through a financially sustainable, tailored and innovative mo
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Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong sense of social purpose, placing our customers at the heart of everything we do.
We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our Communities Team as Community Investment and Partnerships Manager on a permanent basis.
Ideally the role would be based either out of our Basingstoke or London office but we can be flexible on location as we have other offices within the South and South West.
The role will be a combination of time in the office with working from home and traveling across our locality areas. There will be regular travel across our geography, so you should have access to transport and be happy to travel.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Community Investment and Strategic Partnerships, you'll lead the development of a Regional Community Investment strategy and embedding of our Thriving Communities strategy across our Localities.
Managing an existing team, you'll be responsible for delivering the Community Investment and Partnership programme across localities, identifying opportunities for fundraising and programme development, building new partnerships and delivering social impact. Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining key relationships with external partners, including local authorities and other agencies working in our communities
- Overseeing the delivery of a wide-ranging programme of Community Investment interventions in localities that deliver measurable social impact
- Effectively managing the performance of the team through objective setting, providing support, coaching, guidance
- Ensuring contracts and projects are managed effectively and demonstrate social impact, including financial management
- Working with the Partnerships and Funding team by writing bids that bring in external funding to support programme development
- Leading the design of Grants programmes that respond to customer and community needs, working closely with the Grants Officer
- Working across the Community Investment team and wider Customer directorate to embed a framework for social impact and outcomes recording
What we need from you
You should have previous experience in a similar role, with significant experience in Community Investment and a track record of developing and commissioning a variety of programmes and partnerships which deliver social impact. You'll also have:
- A proven track record of positive stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Previous experience in identifying fundraising opportunities to support community investment programmes
- Experience in contract management, bid writing and budget management
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise important tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience managing a high performing team; coaching and developing to ensure a supportive working environment
What you'll receive from us
- £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
- Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.
Global Philanthropy Manager
Location: Home-based, in any global location
Reporting to: CEO
Hours: 2-4 days per week to be worked flexibly
Contract Type: Freelancer / Self-employed
About EduSpots
EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-driven UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips voluntary community educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of our world where communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.
Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local voluntary Catalysts, who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here.
Our Ghana-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for Catalysts which are increasingly facilitated by the EduSpots app: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead EduKidz (early years education), DigLit (digital literacy), EcoSTEM (STEM and environmental education) and Ignite Equity (gender equity) clubs for learners typically aged 3-16, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 15,000 learners of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here.
We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years, with a recent independent evaluation by Expectation State offering further evidence in support of our model’s outcomes. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model.
We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.
We are excited by our future.
About this role
We are looking for an engaging and dynamic fundraising specialist and team player with a proven track record of income generation through trusts and foundations, to take on this exciting new role at this exciting point of our organisational growth.
Over the last two years, EduSpots has significantly grown its income through trusts and foundations, and advanced the quality, scope and reach of its operations in Ghana, with further plans for expansion in the years ahead. We are looking for an individual that understands the value of community-led change, with all our work centred on, and resulting from the actions of 400 locally-based educational Catalysts.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take on the responsibility for growing our income generation with a focus on trusts and foundations. We are looking for an experienced individual, who is able to work closely with the CEO to develop larger fundraising partnerships at this exciting point in our development.
Depending on availability and experience, this individual may oversee a small part-time fundraising team, comprising a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager, alongside interns and other income-generation roles that may emerge. The role has the potential to grow into a ‘Head of Fundraising’ position over time.
This is an exciting and flexible opportunity for someone who is passionate about educational equity, and wants to work in a creative, fast-paced and yet friendly team, with huge ambitions for the reach of our unique model for promoting community-led change through a holistic, co-creative and playful model of education.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role are to:
- Lead the development and execution of a global fundraising strategy that focuses on medium-large and multi-year commitments from trusts and foundations, as well as potentially the development of corporate partnerships which align to EduSpots’ values and/or donations from major donors, dependent on experience.
- Work with the CEO, and Ghana-based Heads of Programmes and Head of Operations to develop and write strategic programme and organisational bids, feeding into the wider strategic development of the organisation.
- Create and implement robust policies and procedures for donor identification, cultivation and tracking to ensure efforts are coordinated at a global level and ensure that opportunities to acquire new supporters are fully explored.
- Work with the CEO and boards to identify potential new supporters through their networks, also taking an active role in networking to position EduSpots within key audiences for potential support.
- Work with the CEO and Communications Manager to develop a compelling case for support and a suite of materials for donor engagement that can showcase the importance of EduSpots’ work internationally.
- Create bespoke stewardship plans for existing donors that demonstrate the impact of their support, foster mutual trust and secure renewed support for EduSpots’ work.
- Oversee the organization of EduSpots’ relationships with trusts and foundations, and other major donors, including oversight of reporting, database management and wider communication, working closely with the CEO.
- Monitor and analyse philanthropic trends and best practices to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with international fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
- Depending on experience and time availability, manage and mentor a team of fundraising professionals to achieve targets and organisational objectives. This includes an experienced trusts and foundations manager (1 day a week) with a focus on small-medium UK based family trusts, and wider community fundraising and communications roles in the team.
Other:
- To contribute to the Charity’s fundraising and other strategies, as well as supporting the development of the annual business plan and budget, and assisting with the preparation of Annual Report and supporting the wider team with professional development.
- Ensure all administrative tasks relating to the role are carried out accurately.
- To comply at all times with the organisation’s policies, procedures and performance expectations of staff as set out in the Staff and Catalysts Handbook.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably required under the role.
Skills, Experience and Attributes
Essential
- Proven track record of income generation – ideally in a similar education / international development organisation.
- Extensive experience with writing compelling and successful grant applications, with a focus on 5 to 6 figures (GBP) in size.
- Experience of establishing and managing effective relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-makers, and reporting to funds and donors, with strong database management.
- Strong knowledge of a wide range of UK-based funders, as well as of some international (European / US based) funders.
- Strong understanding of programme development and management, ideally in the education context.
- Some experience of communications and marketing in an NGO context is needed; experience of wider fundraising such as corporate partnerships, individual giving and campaigns may be an advantage but is not a requirement for this role.
- Friendly and flexible team player, with an ability to work with people across diverse contexts, inspiring the team and wider colleagues towards achieving our shared goals.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote based role with minimal day-to-day support
- Outstanding interpersonal skills alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate for our work online and in person.
- Experience of managing a team would be advantageous though not required for this role.
- Ability to use own initiative and work to tight and competing deadlines
- Good IT skills – Word, Excel, GoogleDrive, etc.
- Highly aligned with EduSpots’ key values (community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion and care) alongside a core belief in, and understanding of, community-driven change.
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We are looking for a Funding Officer to cover areas across Hampshire (Fareham, Gosport, Havant and Portsmouth) and the Isle of Wight. The role will join a passionate, vibrant and friendly team and be part of ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places locally.
You’ll be part of the Solent and Surrey Team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of three other Funding Officers, that sits within the wider team of London, South East and East. LSE&E is one of the largest teams in the Fund (circa 55 people) and distributes over £130m annually. The team is committed to learning and impact and the role offers a chance to gain insight into and learn from the fantastic work communities are doing on the ground and how this can be used to help others.
As part of our funding team you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities programme. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes. You will be responsible for your own caseload; liaise with grant recipients, visit projects, identify and manage risks, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.
You will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
You may come from a voluntary sector background - many of our colleagues do, but we are also very open to transferrable skills from any and all backgrounds. Just reach out to us for an initial conversation if you’re unsure.
Interview Date: 1st and 2nd May – virtual – pre interview case study and competency based questions.
Location: Mobile across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight with occasional travel to London and to other areas within the LSE&E region for team meetings. You’ll work mainly from home and community locations.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria:
• Relationships: Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to absorb a wide range of information including financial health and make judgement-based decisions with confidence.
• Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
• Values: Values-driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable criteria:
• An ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload working comfortably with competing priorities and deadlines and a can-do attitude.
• Be responsive to emerging issues and trends which impact on your work, the work of your team, or the Fund.
• Understanding of our communities and voluntary sector within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
• Ability to assess a high volume of applications and manage a caseload; analyse accounts and numerical data; write reports, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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We are a local charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.
We do this by helping people find volunteering opportunities, advising charities and other not-for-profit groups on all aspects of running an organisation, and directly supporting those most in need in the community.
Key Tasks
- Lead and deliver projects as part of a high-quality programme of support and development for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and Communities in Buckinghamshire. (See appendix)
- Lead on specialist knowledge areas, including supporting the leadership team to develop strategies, policies and procedures, and advising/training VCSE organisations on the subject. (See appendix)
- Support the leadership team in the design, development and planning of the programme.
- Develop volunteering roles and recruit, induct and supervise a team of volunteers and associates to support the programme.
- Develop and deliver outreach and engagement activity to community groups and local charities.
- Induct and train new staff and volunteers about your areas of responsibility.
- Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors to support the development of the programme and delivery of programme objectives.
- Represent and advocate for the charity and the voluntary and community sector, at partnership or public meetings and events.
- Develop and secure income sources, including grants and commissions and commercial income generation.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities and manage relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.
- Support the leadership team to prepare budgets and plan and manage the allocation of resource to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the work programme.
- Giving advice on fundraising and bid applications
Diversity & Inclusion
Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.
Base of Work
Hybrid typically minimum 1 day per week at Community Impact Bucks’ Office near Aylesbury with the rest working from home. This role requires attendance at local community events across the county, occasionally in the evenings or at weekends, so you must be able to travel throughout Buckinghamshire.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Interviews will take place in person at our office in Weston Turville.
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.



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We have some big fundraising plans, and as we look towards a major appeal later this year, we are growing our fundraising team.
Our Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser will be able to write compelling cases for support, bringing in funding from a range of charitable trusts to support delivery of our programmes, directly supporting people living with cancer in our region. They will be detail focussed, able to engage suitable funders and work effectively with colleagues to identify opportunities to attract support.
Working as part of a small but highly effective fundraising team, the successful candidate will have highly developed writing skills, be motivated to work towards challenging income targets, and be committed to making a real difference to lives affected by cancer in our community.
It is an exciting time to be joining our fundraising team, and if you are up for a challenge and want to help us achieve amazing things for our community, please get in touch.
We exist to enhance cancer services and improve lives in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.
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Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong sense of social purpose, placing our customers at the heart of everything we do.
We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our Communities Team as Community Investment and Partnerships Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term basis.
Ideally the role would be based either out of our Basingstoke or London office but we can be flexible on location as we have other offices within the South and South West.
The role will be a combination of time in the office with working from home and traveling across our locality areas. There will be regular travel across our geography, so you should have access to transport and be happy to travel.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Community Investment and Strategic Partnerships, you'll lead the development of a Regional Community Investment strategy and embedding of our Thriving Communities strategy across our Localities.
Managing an existing team, you'll be responsible for delivering the Community Investment and Partnership programme across localities, identifying opportunities for fundraising and programme development, building new partnerships and delivering social impact. Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining key relationships with external partners, including local authorities and other agencies working in our communities
- Overseeing the delivery of a wide-ranging programme of Community Investment interventions in localities that deliver measurable social impact
- Effectively managing the performance of the team through objective setting, providing support, coaching, guidance
- Ensuring contracts and projects are managed effectively and demonstrate social impact, including financial management
- Working with the Partnerships and Funding team by writing bids that bring in external funding to support programme development
- Leading the design of Grants programmes that respond to customer and community needs, working closely with the Grants Officer
- Working across the Community Investment team and wider Customer directorate to embed a framework for social impact and outcomes recording
What we need from you
You should have previous experience in a similar role, with significant experience in Community Investment and a track record of developing and commissioning a variety of programmes and partnerships which deliver social impact. You'll also have:
- A proven track record of positive stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Previous experience in identifying fundraising opportunities to support community investment programmes
- Experience in contract management, bid writing and budget management
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise important tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience managing a high performing team; coaching and developing to ensure a supportive working environment
What you'll receive from us
- £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
- Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.
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We’re not just talking about change — we’ve lived it.
We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to help power our pre-treatment work.
Location: Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP), Woolwich, SE18 6BJ
Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro-rata
Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term (with potential for extension)
Reporting to: CEO
Closing date: 28th April 2025
About Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP)
WSUP is a grassroots charity providing holistic support to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges in Woolwich and Greenwich. With a focus on lived experience and implementation of trauma-informed practice, we offer a range of essential services, from haircuts and healthcare screenings to wellbeing activities and community advocacy.
In recognition of our work, WSUP won the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Award 2024 in the Health and Wellbeing category, highlighting our commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving community wellbeing.
We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to help us grow our income from trusts, foundations, corporate donors, and individual giving.
Fundraising Officer - Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising & income generation
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Trusts & grants: Research, write, and submit compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to secure new and repeat funding.
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Corporate & individual giving: Work alongside Business Relations Manager to develop relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors, creating engagement opportunities.
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Donor stewardship: Manage and nurture relationships with funders, ensuring timely reporting and impact updates.
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Donor stewardship: Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
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Fundraising strategy: Support the development and implementation of WSUP’s fundraising strategy, identifying new opportunities for income growth.
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Event fundraising: Assist in planning and delivering fundraising events to engage supporters and raise unrestricted funds.
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Financial oversight: Work with the CEO to develop fundraising budgets and ensure accurate income tracking.
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Financial oversight: Process cash and cheque donations for Community & Events income, including ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database which may include batch uploads.
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Campaigns & appeals: Develop and implement online fundraising campaigns, such as Winter Appeal or emergency appeals.
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Storytelling & impact reporting: Work with guests (with their consent) to share real-life stories that showcase WSUP’s work.
Person Specification
Essential skills & experience
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Fundraising knowledge: Understanding of trust, foundation, and corporate fundraising, with experience writing successful grant applications.
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Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports.
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Relationship management: Ability to build relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders at various levels.
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Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Social media: Experience using social media for fundraising and engagement, with an understanding of digital marketing principles.
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IT proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases, and social media scheduling tools.
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Financial literacy: Ability to create fundraising budgets and financial reports.
Desirable skills & experience
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Experience in a small charity setting, ideally within the homelessness or health-related sector, understanding the challenges and opportunities of grassroots fundraising.
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Knowledge of fundraising legislation, including Gift Aid and GDPR compliance.
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Experience organising donor engagement events or corporate sponsorship opportunities.
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Proven ability to use videos and infographics to enhance fundraising campaigns.
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Experience with volunteer management or coordinating fundraising volunteers.
Personal attributes
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Passionate about social justice and WSUP’s mission to support people in crisis.
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Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a proactive and creative approach.
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Adaptable and willing to take on a variety of tasks in a small but dynamic team.
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Resilient and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where flexibility is key.
What we offer
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The opportunity to make a real impact in a grassroots charity supporting local communities.
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Flexible working arrangements (some remote work possible).
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong emphasis on lived experience and trauma-informed practice.
How to apply
To apply, please use Quick Apply and add your CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for the role (in response to person specification).
WSUP is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage individuals with lived experience of social exclusion to apply.
The role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, proof of the right to work in the UK, and receipt of two satisfactory references.
Our mission is to support people in crisis with compassion and dignity, using lived experience to build healthier, more resilient communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: 12 month fixed-term contract (Maternity Leave)
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Tuesday 22 April 2025
Initial telephone interviews will be held week commencing 28 April 2025 and face to face interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 5 May 2025
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
We are looking for a confident individual with experience in a research funding organisation and a scientific background. This role will ensure the charity effectively delivers its grants programme.
You will be familiar with grant funding processes and have proven experience of working with a grants database.
You will have excellent administration skills and exceptional attention to detail, which will enable you to assist with all aspects of pre and post award grant management.
Your strong time management skills will enable you to work independently, manage multiple priorities across the team, be able to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
You will have experience of supporting strategic projects and an understanding of the practical issues and challenges associated with delivery.
A highly organised individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, you will demonstrate a proven ability to collaborate effectively with a range of internal teams and external stakeholders.
With a passion for research, you’ll be driven by our mission to make a difference to the millions of people at risk of or living with kidney disease.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may also have experience in the following: Research Manager, Research Coordinator, Grants Manager, Research Funding Manager, Programme Manager, Scientific Officer, Research Administrator, Project Manager, Research Engagement Manager, Grants Coordinator, Research Officer, Academic Liaison Officer, Medical Research Manager, Research Strategy Coordinator, Research Portfolio Administrator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Overview
Change Grow Live are looking for an Assistant Business Development Officer (Bid Writer) to join our national business development team. As one of the UK’s largest charities, Change Grow Live supports people in making positive changes in their lives.
Location: London (You could also be based in our Manchester or Brighton Regional Business Unit)
Salary: £27,861.26 − £32,002.35 per year Dependent on experience (Based on full time hours, pro rata for part time).
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Allowances: £4,133.14 per year Inner London Weighting, pro rata
Dates for Interview are 6th-8th of May 2025
Closing Date 27/4/2025
Role overview
You’ll help to prepare for, write and support on developing bids and proposals, helping Change Grow Live secure contracts and run high-quality health and social care services. These services support adults, children and young people, including around drugs and alcohol, homelessness and criminal justice.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Writing and editing bid responses
- Working with colleagues across Change Grow Live
- Completing online research, analysing data and working with partner organisations
- Creating presentations, diagrams and reports
- Helping improve how we do things.
This role is designed to support you through the beginning of your business development and bid writing career. We’ll provide you with support and training to develop and progress.
About you
You are:
- Clear and concise writer
- Motivated to develop your skills
- Open to feedback
- Curious and analytical
- Solution-focused and tenacious
- Kind and committed to helping people make positive changes.
Previous experience in business development is not needed, but skills or experience in health and social care, writing, sales, research, or data are beneficial.
Benefits:
- Working a successful team
- Structured training, development, mentoring and progression opportunities
- The option to work from home for some of the week
- Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and an hour each week for wellbeing activities of your choice (find out more here).
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive workplace, evidenced through our Investors in People Silver Award and Stonewall Silver Award 2023.
We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to explore these options.
Before you apply
In the application portal, there’s a section called ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’. This is your chance to tell us about why you’re a good fit for this job – we won’t be able to consider your application unless it’s filled in. Please explain how you meet each of the person specification criteria (listed at the end of the job description). You can group multiple criteria together where you think it makes sense. Use clear examples of your experience (this link contains some useful guidance). As guidance, written statements should not exceed 1,000 words.
We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role. We value lived experience of substance use, homelessness, and/or multiple disadvantages.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. We’ll offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for this job. Please confirm in the ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’ part of the application if you are applying under this scheme.
Check out the job description and team explainer for more information.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us
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We are looking for a determined, skilled, proactive trusts fundraiser to join our small team in this newly created role to help stop children dying suddenly and without explanation.
Tragically, 1-2 seemingly healthy children die in the UK every fortnight, often going to sleep and never waking up. This incidence is unchanging. SUDC UK was founded in 2017 to raise awareness of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC), encourage and fund scientific research and offer support and advice to affected families. We believe SUDC research should receive more attention and scientific investment and are inspired by efforts to impact SIDS (cot death), where there has been an 80% reduction in infant deaths in the past 30 years. We can do so much more for SUDC children and their families.
Why apply to SUDC UK? The post holder will be joining our ambitious, passionate, young charity, which consistently punches above its weight. SUDC remains relatively unknown to UK funders, but we are desperate to change this. Despite the current challenging trust fundraising environment, we are hopeful there are philanthropists and grant makers who will be inspired by our impact to date and the enormous potential to save young lives.
Fully remote. A home-based and flexible role. Collaboration over Teams/Zoom. Very occasional travel to meetings/events.