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Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Fundraising professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Fundraising Manager. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to support the Diocese’s mission. This includes stewarding major campaigns, securing grant funding, promoting digital and online giving, implementing a CRM system, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and fostering local fundraising initiatives in parishes.

This role will support the financial sustainability of the Diocese, enabling parishes and the wider faith community to serve their people effectively, while ensuring alignment with Catholic teaching and values.

The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, ‘You Will Be My Witnesses.’

This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Offering a competitive salary of £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week. Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme, free onsite parking.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

Role Purpose

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to support the Diocese’s mission. This includes stewarding major campaigns, securing grant funding, promoting digital and online giving, implementing a CRM system, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and fostering local fundraising initiatives in parishes.

This role will support the financial sustainability of the Diocese, enabling parishes and the wider faith community to serve their people effectively, while ensuring alignment with Catholic teaching and values.

The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, “You Will Be My Witnesses.”

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fundraising Strategy and Campaigns

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet agreed financial targets.
• Oversee and manage significant fundraising campaigns, ensuring their effective delivery and long-term sustainability.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to align fundraising efforts with financial objectives, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Identify and secure grant funding opportunities, including the preparation of high-quality applications and maintaining relationships with funders.
• Support parishes in designing and delivering local stewardship campaigns, ensuring consistency in messaging and impact.
• Procure and implement an appropriate CRM system, working with key stakeholders to ensure effective donor management and fundraising efficiency.

2. Digital and Online Giving

• Support parishes in growing regular and ad hoc online donations by:
• Developing and promoting digital giving solutions across parishes, including training and implementation support.
• Expanding online giving platforms to improve accessibility and donor engagement.

3. Donor Relationships and Stewardship

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key donors, including major benefactors, grant funders, and parish-level supporters.
• Implement donor stewardship strategies to retain and grow the donor base through regular communication, engagement opportunities, and recognition initiatives.
• Foster a culture of stewardship across the Diocese communicating the difference it makes.
• Provide regular updates and high-quality reports, driven by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), on fundraising performance and initiatives.
• Report on fundraising outcomes to senior management and the Board of Trustees, ensuring alignment with the Diocese’s mission and strategic priorities.

4. Parish Support and Capacity Building

• Equip parishes with tools, training, guidance, and hands-on support to run successful local fundraising initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and support sessions for parish fundraising committees, helping them develop sustainable funding strategies.
• Support the promotion and coordination of Second Collections across the Diocese for key causes, ensuring that parishes are well-equipped with:
• Clear guidance on collection dates and processes.
• Good-quality promotional materials (posters, leaflets, digital assets) to help communicate the impact of these collections.
• Regular updates on fundraising results to encourage participation and engagement.

5. Compliance, Policy Development, and Governance

• Develop and implement fundraising policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Stay up to date with fundraising laws and best practices, ensuring all activities meet Charity Commission, GDPR, and financial regulations.
• Ensure that data protection regulations are upheld in all fundraising activities, particularly regarding donor records and CRM management.

6. Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure that fundraising messages align with Diocesan values and the Mission Plan.
• Share compelling impact stories to inspire and encourage giving across the Diocese.

7. Meeting Attendance and Reporting

• Attend meetings of the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee, providing updates on fundraising activities and seeking necessary approvals.
• Participate in parish meetings across the Diocese as required, offering fundraising guidance and support.
• Maintain a professional approach to both in-person and online meetings.

8. Ad Hoc Duties

• Carry out additional duties as requested by the line manager, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to emerging needs.

Fundraising Manager - Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:

Essential

• Degree level education
• Proven track record of delivering significant fundraising results in the charity sector, with demonstrable experience of achieving and exceeding financial targets.
• Experience and aptitude for detailed project planning and record keeping.
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• Experience in grant writing and securing substantial funding.
• Numerate, with outstanding writing and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrable experience in building and sustaining relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Competent in use of Microsoft office and CRM platforms.

Desirable

• Formal degree level qualification relevant to sector
• Familiarity with digital giving platforms and tools.
• Experience in training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., Chartered Institute of Fundraising).

How to Apply

Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying (no more than 2 sides A4).

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

Closing date is Saturday 3rd May 2025, at 6.00 pm.

Interview Details

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

The learning and knowledge lead is a pivotal role managing the threads that run though all our work and ensuring that they are aligned with the ‘Change We Seek’ strategy and systems change thinking. As a new role in a period of organisational transformation, we need someone that is willing to come on this journey with us as things shift and change along the way. 

Through our learning we want to: 

• Continue to shift and develop how we operate as an organisation. 

• Make bold funding and investment choices. 

• Move closer to the change we seek in line with our mission. 

This role requires someone with an inquisitive, brave, and collaborative mindset who is comfortable working with complexity and thrives in iterative environments. You will have excellent relationship-building skills, working closely with our grantee partners, programmes team, senior leadership team and the CEO as well networks from similar organisations to share and capture learning. We have a strong learning culture and a committed and passionate team who want to make a difference in the philanthropy sector, so we’re looking for someone who can build on our learning and insights, hold us to account, challenge our thinking and amplify the voices of our grantee partners. This role is vital in consolidating our learning and helping us ensure that the ‘Change We Seek’ strategy is embedded into everything we do. 

The ability to communicate learning, insights and Tudor’s messaging in different mediums, to connect and collaborate with different people and the ability to create safe, meaningful and trusting spaces where people can learn, reflect and share is essential.

The role is a blend of traditional knowledge sharing and evaluation alongside entrepreneurial and creative problem-solving, working with complexity and turning it into tangible action. This is a real opportunity for someone to help us navigate our way through change by sharpening our own workstreams and strategies. 

As we continue to develop as an organisation, we will support individual team members to further develop their skills accordingly. We are therefore looking for people who are multidisciplinary in their skill set; collaborative and curious in aptitude; and can combine identity and passion with strategic thinking. 

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.

Company Overview

Holocaust Centre North promotes education on the Holocaust and post-Holocaust issues, including building new lives in the North of England and intergenerational memory and trauma. Our work across collections, learning, artistic research and survivor welfare seeks to foster a culture of care and promotes awareness about the relevance of Holocaust history in the present. We work closely with refugees of Nazi persecution, their families and carers, artistic practitioners, researchers and schools to create a space for nuanced dialogue about the ongoing relevance of the Holocaust. We strive to provide opportunities for reflection on the role that this dark chapter of our shared history plays in the now and to reframe Holocaust memory within contemporary critical frameworks.

Summary

Are you an ambitious fundraising professional ready to elevate your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to step into the exciting role of Head of Fundraising within our small but ambitious and growing team. This is a unique opportunity to significantly shape and expand our fundraising strategy while working alongside enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring colleagues committed to making a meaningful impact through powerful community engagement and thought-provoking contemporary dialogue.

As Head of Fundraising, you will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility by innovating and enhancing our membership programme, forging new and impactful corporate partnerships, and curating engaging annual fundraising events. Your creativity and strategic insight will directly influence our future growth and sustainability. We have a proven track record in supporting and developing our team members to achieve their professional goals, ensuring you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement.

At Holocaust Centre North, genuine community relationships lie at the heart of our mission. You will play a pivotal role in deepening and strengthening these vital connections, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our work in Holocaust memory and contemporary critical engagement.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment where your ambition and vision can thrive!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To strengthen Holocaust Centre North’s patrons’ scheme ‘The Northern Line’​​
• To lead on grants fundraising
• To establish a corporate giving programme
• To establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiativesTo establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiatives

For more detail about the role's main duties and responsibilities please visit our website.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record in individual giving, corporate partnerships, or event fundraising.
• Experience of engaging and stewarding donors, supporters, or stakeholders in a charity or cultural organisation.
• Experience in writing successful funding applications for trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
• Experience in planning and delivering fundraising events, including donor cultivation events and community fundraising initiatives.
• Experience of working with communities, volunteers, or grassroots networks to encourage participation and engagement.

Skills

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with supporters, funders, and corporate partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising applications, donor communications, and event materials.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to analyse fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring efficient record-keeping and reporting.
• Confidence in public speaking and presenting to potential donors, partners, and community groups.

Interests / Personal Attributes

• A passion for the work of museums, heritage and the role of the charity sector in bringing communities together.
• A commitment to ethical fundraising and relationship-driven donor stewardship.
• A proactive and creative approach to fundraising, with the ability to spot new opportunities and develop innovative ideas.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to work closely with colleagues across Collections, Learning & Communities, as well as University partners.
• A commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and engaging diverse communities in fundraising activities.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate challenges and maintain enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement activities.
• Interest in Holocaust education and its potential to be a force for good in the modern world, memory, and contemporary critical engagement with history.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please download and read carefully our Job Description and Person Specification and send the below to the email address included in the application pack.

• Your CV – This should include your professional experience relevant to the role, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• A Cover Letter – Please explain how you meet the experience, skills and interests/personal attributes criteria in the person specification, providing examples where possible.

We recognise that some candidates may prefer to demonstrate their achievements visually or through other formats. If you would like to, please feel free to attach links, PDFs, photos or videos in support of your application.

Deadline for applications: 23rd April 2025

We look forward to receiving your application and appreciate you taking the time to read this opportunity.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Contract length: 24 months

Pay: £31,470.00-£34,063.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/04/2025

SMK runs programmes for individuals and groups, offering support, advice, and a place to share knowledge on the key areas of effective campaigning. From strategy, tactics, and targets to evaluating successful campaigns, we equip campaigners with the tools and confidence to drive high-impact change.

As Head of Programmes, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the quality, delivery and impact of all our capacity-building programmes. You will be key in managing our stakeholder relationships, including our pool of Associates, grant funders and consultancy clients. You will be responsible for stewarding and developing our existing training offer securing an annual trading income of up to £140k and a grant income of £300k (60% of which is already secured for 25/26 with more in the pipeline).

You will need commercial nous, grant fundraising expertise, the ability to develop and manage programmes, and the confidence to influence and support clients and donors. Using your knowledge of change and strategy, you will develop creative and agile programmes and ensure they are continuously being improved in a fast-changing field. You will be intellectually curious and follow campaign trends supporting campaigners to thrive and get results.

We have some excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave and an additional Christmas closure as part of our commitment to work/ life balance.

SMART CJS is seeking a skilled and experienced Trusts and Foundations Bid Writer to play a key role in generating income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of writing successful funding applications and identifying new opportunities that align with SMART’s strategic goals in tackling homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals in Bedford and the surrounding area.

This is an exciting time to join SMART CJS as we grow and respond to new funding opportunities. The role is primarily home-based, so the successful candidate must be able to work independently and manage their time effectively. Given the nature of our work, personal resilience is also important, as some of the stories and case studies used in funding applications can be emotionally challenging. The role will come with realistic targets.

Main Purpose of the Role

To identify, write, and submit compelling, well-researched and tailored funding applications to trusts, foundations, and relevant grant-giving bodies. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, Head of Business, and operational teams to gather information, write bids, and track progress of submissions, ensuring SMART CJS meets income targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising and Bid Writing

• Research and identify suitable grant and funding opportunities from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
• Write and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals in line with SMART’s strategic priorities.
• Work collaboratively with service leads and frontline teams to gather accurate, up-to-date data and service information for applications.
• Tailor applications to funder requirements and priorities, ensuring persuasive storytelling and alignment with SMART’s mission.
• Manage a pipeline of applications and submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and income targets are tracked.
• Maintain and build relationships with key funders, providing timely reports and updates on grant-funded work.
• Work to realistic targets and KPIS and be able to feedback on these.

2. Organisational Development and Support

• Contribute to the strategic development of SMART’s income generation plans.
• Support development of strong internal bid and grant management systems, including templates, case studies, and project reporting tools.
• Monitor success rates and provide monthly reporting on funding performance to the Head of Business.
• Represent SMART CJS at funding briefings, webinars, and networking opportunities where appropriate.

3. Other Responsibilities

• Participate in SMART’s performance management and appraisal process.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the Head of Business or CEO.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

Minimum 2 years’ experience writing successful funding bids for a charity or not-for-profit organisation    E

Proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources   E

Experience developing compelling cases for support and storytelling   E

Experience working with service delivery teams to gather evidence and data   E

Knowledge of the homelessness, housing, or social care sector   D

Experience using grant portals or CRM/fundraising databases   D

Project management experience or qualification   D

Excellent written and verbal communication skills   E

Strong time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines   E

Highly organised and detail-oriented   E

Ability to work independently, using initiative in a home-based role   E

Personal resilience and emotional maturity to work with sensitive and sometimes distressing subject matter   E

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion   E

About you 

You are a confident and experienced bid writer with a proven track record of securing funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory sources. Your writing is compelling, clear, and rooted in evidence—able to turn service data and case studies into powerful narratives that align with funder priorities.

Organised and self-motivated, you thrive in a home-based role where you can manage your own workload and juggle multiple deadlines with ease. You’re skilled at collaborating with service teams to extract the information you need, and you bring emotional maturity and resilience to the table when working with sensitive content.

Whether you're identifying new funding opportunities, building strong funder relationships, or supporting SMART CJS’s strategic goals, you are driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing homelessness and complex challenges. You’re not just a great writer—you’re a passionate advocate for change.

The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.

The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton, on Thursday 1st May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders, this could be the perfect role for you. As a key part of our Cathedral community, you’ll join a dedicated team focused on securing both local and national funding to secure the future of Hereford Cathedral.

This varied role will include crafting compelling grant applications to heritage funding bodies, sourcing new corporate sponsorship opportunities and fostering relationships with our growing community of donors and business supporters.

The post is permanent and is subject to a six-month probation period. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and will also require a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

The working hours are 35 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, and is offered on a hybrid basis, with a suggested minimum of two days per week in the office. Occasional out of hours work may be necessary during evenings or at weekends. Agreed overtime is not payable but time off in lieu will be granted.

The position will command a starting salary of £28,000 per annum, with a non-contributory pension scheme, whereby the employer contributes 8% of salary. The salary is paid in equal instalments over twelve calendar months per annum.

For full details and how to apply, please visit Hereford Cathedral website. Fully completed application forms must be received before midday on the closing date of Monday 14 April 2025. Please note that we do not shortlist from CV-only submissions.

Role description: 

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Communications & Publications Officer to lead on crafting compelling written content across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s key communication channels. You will be responsible for producing high-quality publications, case studies, and press materials that engage supporters, hospital staff, and the wider community. 

Working closely with the Campaigns and Marketing Manager and Digital Marketing and Content Officer, you will ensure stories and impact case studies are effectively shared across print and digital channels, supporting fundraising and brand awareness. 

Main Responsibilities: 

Content creation & publications 

• Research, write, and edit compelling copy for a range of publications, including impact reports, newsletters, magazines, and brochures. 

• Write engaging press releases and manage media relations. 

• Work with designers and printers to produce high-quality print materials, ensuring the Southampton Hospitals Charity brand is consistent throughout. 

• Work with photographers to ensure the charity has an extensive bank of patient and UHS staff photography to use across marketing collateral and communications. 

Fundraising & supporter engagement 

• Develop and manage case studies that showcase the impact of fundraising and donations, including taking photos of projects and interviewing staff and patients where needed. 

• Develop concepts and promotional collateral for fundraising activity and events (including responsibility for in house design). 

• Work closely with Campaigns & Marketing Manager to develop key messaging and deliver activity for large scale marketing and fundraising campaigns that help the Charity to meet financial and engagement targets. 

• Develop and manage case studies that showcase the impact of fundraising and donations. 

Internal & external communications 

• Build relationships with UHS Communications team. 

• Lead on internal communications, ensuring hospital staff are up-to-date and engaged with charitable activities. 

Stakeholder & media engagement 

• Build relationships with hospital staff to identify potential stories and case studies. 

• Liaise with journalists and media contacts to secure press coverage. 

• Work closely with the Digital Marketing and Content Officer to ensure consistency across print and digital content. 

• Where needed, help manage Digital Marketing and Content Officer responsibilities during periods of annual leave. 

Person Specification: 

Knowledge & Experience 

• Experience (or interest in) working within the Charity Sector and an understanding of the principles of the donor pipeline and donor/supporter engagement. 

• Strong experience in copywriting, editing, and storytelling. 

• Experience producing print and digital publications, including designing in-house as well as working with third-party designers and suppliers where necessary. 

• Experience writing press releases and working with the media. 

• Understanding of audience segmentation and tailored messaging. 

• Knowledge of fundraising communications and storytelling best practices. 

• Experience using content management systems (e.g. WordPress). 

• Familiarity with digital advertising and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp). 

• Experience using CRM or supporter databases (Beacon preferred). 

Skills & Attributes 

• Exceptional written communication skills. 

• Experience of using Canva and/or Adobe Suite. 

• Ability to work to brand guidelines, producing aesthetically pleasing collateral and marketing materials. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects. 

• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task. 

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills. 

• Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content. 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. 

• A strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture while managing day-to-day tasks. 

• A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. 

�� Vauxhall, South London | �� 4 days per week | �� £50,000 – £55,000 p.a. 

Are you a dynamic and visionary leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership? Vauxhall City Farm is looking for a Managing Director to lead our passionate team, champion our mission, and shape the future of one of London’s oldest and most iconic city farms as we approach our 50th anniversary.

Every year, over 60,000 people visit the Farm, including 7,000+ children and young people. We offer life-changing opportunities through education, wellbeing programmes, outreach, and a warm, welcoming space in the heart of the city.

As Managing Director, you will:

• Lead on strategy, partnerships, and income generation
• Ensure operational excellence, animal welfare and visitor experience
• Build relationships with funders, stakeholders, and the local community
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape long-term goals
• Bring energy, resilience, and vision to drive innovation and sustainability

�� Apply by: Midday, 17 April 2025
�� To apply: Email your CV and a two-page statement
 

The Stained Glass Museum is a vibrant and unique independent accredited museum and registered charity (no. 1169842). The museum operates a permanent public exhibition in a gallery on an upper level of Ely Cathedral which is visited by around 25,000 people per year. It also organises a programme of events, workshops and activities for all ages which further its mission to share with everyone the cultural and artistic importance of stained glass.

The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining The Stained Glass Museum’s financial accounts. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong management skills and a solid understanding of financial administration, especially within the charity sector. A working knowledge of management accounts and accounting software is essential.

In this role you will play a key role in the success of the museum. You will work closely with a small team of museum staff and volunteers, including your line manager the museum Director and Trustee Treasurer, and report periodically to the Board of Trustees.

This is a part-time post with flexible working hours (averaging 5 hours per week / 21.5 hours per month) and is suitable for remote or hybrid working.

Role description: 

We are seeking a creative and proactive Digital Marketing and Content Officer to lead on developing and delivering engaging digital content across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s online channels with the goal of building an engaged supporter and donor community.

You will be responsible for growing our digital presence through compelling storytelling, high-quality social media content, and effective digital engagement strategies. Working closely with the Campaigns and Marketing Manager and Communications & Publications Officer, you will play a key role in gathering, creating, and sharing impactful stories from across the hospitals, ensuring our supporters, donors, and the wider community remain connected to our work. 

Main Responsibilities: 

Content creation & digital engagement 

• Work with the Campaigns & Marketing Manager to create and implement a digital marketing strategy with the aim of increasing our contactable audience and improving engagement across our digital channels. 

• Plan, create, and publish high-quality content across all digital channels, including social media, website, and email marketing. 

• Build relationships across the Charity and Hospitals, proactively gathering stories, case studies, and visual content. 

• Develop engaging social media campaigns, ensuring content is tailored to different audiences and platforms. 

• Manage paid digital advertising (Facebook ads, Google ads) to increase engagement and fundraising outcomes. 

• Capture and edit video and photography content for digital storytelling. 

• Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with brand guidelines. 

Social media & website management 

• Oversee the charity’s social media presence, responding to comments, messages, and engaging with supporters. 

• Analyse performance metrics, using insights to refine content strategies. 

• Regularly update website content, ensuring it is engaging and relevant. 

• Implement SEO best practices to optimise web content. 

Supporter engagement & digital growth 

• Work with fundraising teams to develop and deliver digital supporter journeys. 

• Identify opportunities for supporter-led content. 

• Work closely with the Communications & Publications Officer to ensure digital content supports broader comms objectives. 

• Provide training and guidance to colleagues on best practices for digital content creation and engagement. 

• Where needed, help manage Communications & Publications Officer responsibilities during periods of annual leave. 

Person Specification: 

Knowledge and experience 

• Experience managing social media channels for an organisation, including content creation and analytics. 

• Experience (or interest in) working within the Charity Sector and an understanding of the principles of the donor pipeline and donor/supporter engagement. 

• Experience creating and editing multimedia content (video, photography, graphics). 

• Strong copywriting skills for digital platforms, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences. 

• Knowledge of SEO, social media algorithms, and best practices. 

• Experience using content management systems (WordPress). 

• Familiarity with digital advertising and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp). 

• Experience using data analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights). 

• Experience using CRM or supporter databases (Beacon preferred). 

Skills, abilities, and behaviours 

• Creative thinker with a strong visual storytelling ability. 

• Experience of using Canva and/or Adobe Suite. 

• Ability to work to brand guidelines, producing aesthetically pleasing collateral and marketing materials. 

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects. 

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills. 

• Proactive and outgoing, with a willingness to seek out stories and content opportunities. 

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content. 

• Attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and consistent content. 

• A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. 

Role Title: Administration Officer

Contract Type: Regular

Reporting To: Director, Democratic Openings in Latin America 

Program/Department/Unit Name: Office of MD 3

Locations: Rio de Janeiro or Mexico City

Team Name: Democratic Openings in Latin America and the Caribbean

 Opportunity Description 

The Democratic Openings in Latin America Opportunity seeks to improve socioeconomic wellbeing, strengthen social infrastructure, and help revitalize democratic institutions in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico. Over the mid- to long-term, the opportunity will support new democratic possibilities through coalitions that broaden support for democracy, community work at the local level where marginalized populations experience democracy most directly, and democratic culture bolstered by new narratives and communications strategies.

Role Purpose

The Administration Officer will support the Democratic Openings in Latin America Opportunity Director. The role carries out advanced executive assistant responsibilities, such as budget tracking and reporting, logistics support, events management, schedule management, preparing briefing materials, presentations, contracts administration, credit card reporting, and travel arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks, including budget tracking, events management and logistics support

• Support the Democratic Openings in Latin America Director with administrative functions, including coordinating schedules, planning complex stakeholder meetings/events, and researching/arranging logistics

• Support the Democratic Openings in Latin America team in developing and implementing budget tracking and other policy and processes that advance the work of the opportunity

• Serve as a critical communications and coordination liaison between the Democratic Openings in Latin America Director and the OSF Network as a whole, including Finance and other operational departments, exercising considerable discretion and working under limited supervision

• Generate and prepare a variety of materials in advance of routine and special engagements, preparing briefing materials, meeting agendas and logistics notes, presentations, and reports as needed

• Take notes in meetings and supports project management as required

The ideal candidate

• Multiple years of prior experience in providing executive support services and event planning supporting senior leaders

• Proven experience in collaborating, engaging and supporting multi-country stakeholders

• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to express ideas, request actions, and/or formulate plans or policiesAbility to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize activities to efficiently meet objectives (within a complex and multi-geography environment)

• Ability to manage, analyze data and draw insights for managers

• Proficiency in office software and technology (e.g., MS Office Suite)

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Professional discretion and judgement in dealing with confidential information

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese; proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese would be an asset

Key internal relationships

VP Programs, Senior/Managing Directors, Executive Assistants, Department Directors, Global Operations, Grants Management

Key external relationships

External organisations and vendors relevant for event management and logistics

What we offer

• Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.

• Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:

  • Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are not required) and flexible work arrangements.

  • Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).

  • Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.

  • Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.

  • Free, healthy, world-cuisine-style lunches or tokens (where our office does not have the scale for café facilities).

  A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.

  Who we are

  Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems.

  Guided by our founder’s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take.

  Additional information

  Open Society Foundations is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications without regard to race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristics.
  
  We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

ABOUT THE WELSH CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

The WCIA is a registered charity that inspires people in Wales to learn and act on global issues. Our vision is for everyone in Wales to contribute to creating a fairer, more peaceful world.

Based in Cardiff at the Temple of Peace and Health and working with people of all ages throughout Wales, we provide an independent, non-partisan forum for human rights, peace and justice, sustainability and international development.

THE ROLE

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the future development of the WCIA as we move into a new strategy, alongside the team and stakeholders in Wales and across the world.

The role will be to:

• Work across the organisation to understand funding needs
• Meet ambitious targets across various fundraising streams through making applications, securing new streams of funding and developing new contacts
• Bring and build funder knowledge: create a database of funders, consistent networking, building relationships with funders and being aware of the funding landscape (knowing funders concerns, matchmaking funds to projects, attending events)
• Conduct research into diverse funding with a focus on trusts, foundations and ethical corporate partnerships – in Wales, the UK and global opportunities
• Create a new base funding bid model budget for grant application development
• Develop and manage a sustainable funding strategy and model: expand ethical funding opportunities

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Strategic vision, working across an organisation to understand and interpret various priorities into funding opportunities
• Proven experience in the development of sustainable funding models for charities
• Proven track record of developing and generating funding opportunities across a large and multi-stranded bids and programmes
• Strong communicator in relations with funders and the public to explain the work of the WCIA and its hosted partners
• Proven critical proof and copy writing skills for funding applications and communicating impact
• Experience of working in charities and an understanding of the challenging funding landscape
• Excels working with a dynamic and diverse team
• Driven by the desire for a just and more peaceful world with a motivation for climate justice, education peace and an interest in global affairs
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WCIA
• Commitment to inclusion and fair treatment
• Possesses a strong sense of ethics and integrity
• Takes a learning approach to work
• Treats people fairly and with dignity and respect
• Encourages people from all backgrounds to get involved in our work

Desirable

• The ability to communicate in both Welsh and English

POST CONDITIONS

The postholder will be employed directly by WCIA

Responsible to: WCIA Chief Executive

Salary: £42,237 per annum, pro rata

Automatic enrolment into our pension scheme and the WCIA will match your contribution up to a maximum of 5% of your gross salary (minimum 4%).

Employment terms: this is a part-time, fixed term position for 12 months, starting as soon as possible. There will be a 3-month probationary period. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Base: Remote working / office based from the Temple of Peace in the centre of Cardiff / hybrid working

Hours: 18.5-20 hours per week. We operate a flexible working policy

The WCIA values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

YNGHYLCH CANOLFAN MATERION RHYNGWLADOL CYMRU

Mae CMRC yn elusen gofrestredig sy'n ysbrydoli pobl yng Nghymru i ddysgu a gweithredu ar faterion byd-eang. Ein gweledigaeth yw i bawb yng Nghymru gyfrannu at greu byd tecach, mwy heddychlon.

Rydym wedi ein lleoli yn y Deml Heddwch ac Iechyd yng Nghaerdydd, ac rydym yn gweithio gyda phobl o bob oedran ar draws Cymru, ac yn darparu fforwm annibynnol, amhleidiol ar gyfer hawliau dynol, heddwch a chyfiawnder, cynaliadwyedd a datblygiad rhyngwladol

CRYNODEB O'R ROL:

Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i chwarae rhan allweddol yn natblygiad CMRC yn y dyfodol wrth i ni symud ymlaen i weithio ar strategaeth newydd, ochr yn ochr â'r tîm a rhanddeiliaid yng Nghymru ac ar draws y byd.

Y rôl fydd:

• Gweithio ar draws y sefydliad i ddeall anghenion cyllido
• Cyrraedd targedau uchelgeisiol ar draws ffrydiau codi arian amrywiol drwy wneud ceisiadau, sicrhau ffrydiau ariannu newydd, a datblygu cysylltiadau newydd
• Meddu ar, ac deiladu gwybodaeth am gyllidwyr: creu cronfa ddata o gyllidwyr, rhwydweithio cyson, meithrin perthynas â chyllidwyr a bod yn ymwybodol o'r dirwedd ariannu (bod yn ymwybodol o bryderon cyllidwyr, cyfateb arian i brosiectau, mynychu digwyddiadau)
• Cynnal ymchwil i gyllid amrywiol gyda ffocws ar ymddiriedolaethau, sefydliadau a phartneriaethau corfforaethol moesegol – yn Nghymru, y DU ac ar draws y byd
• Creu cyllideb model fel sail ar gyfer ceisiadau am gyllid, y byddwn wedyn yn ei addasu i bob cais penodol
• Datblygu a rheoli strategaeth a model ariannu cynaliadwy: ehangu cyfleoedd ariannu moesegol

MANYLEB PERSON

Hanfodol

• Datblygu a rheoli strategaeth a model ariannu cynaliadwy: ehangu cyfleoedd ariannu moesegol
• Gweledigaeth strategol, gweithio ar draws sefydliad i ddeall a dehongli blaenoriaethau amrywiol mewn perthynas â chyfleoedd ariannu
• Profiad amlwg o ddatblygu modelau ariannu cynaliadwy ar gyfer sefydliadau elusennau
• Hanes profedig o ddatblygu a chynhyrchu cyfleoedd ariannu ar draws ceisiadau a rhaglenni mawr ac aml-haenog.
• Yn gallu cyfathrebu’n wych gyda chyllidwyr a'r cyhoedd i egluro gwaith CMRC a'i bartneriaid lletyol
• Sgiliau profi beirniadol ac ysgrifennu copi ar gyfer ceisiadau cyllido / cyfathrebu effaith
• Profiad o weithio yn elusennau a dealltwriaeth o'r dirwedd ariannu heriol

• Yn gweithio orau gyda thîm deinamig ac amrywiol
• Yn cael ei ysgogi gan yr awydd am fyd cyfiawn a mwy heddychlon, yn frwdfrydig ynghylch cyfiawnder hinsawdd ac heddwch addysg, ac â diddordeb mewn materion byd-eang
• Ymrwymiad i genhadaeth, gweledigaeth a gwerthoedd CMRC
• Ymrwymiad i gynhwysiant a thriniaeth deg
• Yn meddu ar ymdeimlad cryf o foeseg a gonestrwydd
• Mabwysiadu dull dysgu at waith
• Trin pobl yn deg a chydag urddas a pharch
• Annog pobl o bob cefndir i gymryd rhan yn ein gwaith

Dymunol

• Y gallu i gyfathrebu yn Gymraeg a Saesneg

AMODAU SWYDD

Bydd y deiliad swydd yn cael ei gyflogi’n uniongyrchol gan CMRC

Yn gyfrifol i: Prif Weithredwr CMRC

Cyflog: £42,237 y flwyddyn, pro rata

Byddwch yn cael eich cofrestru'n awtomatig yn ein cynllun pensiwn, a bydd CMRC yn talu cyfraniadau pensiwn hyd at uchafswm o 5% o'ch cyflog crynswth (o leiaf 4%)

Telerau cyflogaeth: Mae hon yn swydd rhan-amser, tymor penodol am 12 mis, yn dechrau cyn gynted â phosibl. Bydd cyfnod prawf o 3 mis. Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd gael yr hawl i weithio yn y DG.

Lleoliad: Gweithio o bell / swyddfa wedi'i lleoli yn y Deml Heddwch yng nghanol Caerdydd / gweithio hybrid

Oriau: 18.5-20 awr yr wythnos. Rydym yn gweithredu polisi gweithio hyblyg

Mae CMRC yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth, yn hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb ac yn herio gwahaniaethu. Rydym yn croesawu ac yn annog ceisiadau gan bobl o bob cefndir.