Head Of Community Fundraising Jobs

Job Title: Head of Sales and Marketing (Interim) – Charity with Trading Arm
Location: Tamworth
Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations
Salary: 60k
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for 1 year. Part-time applications will be considered

About Us:

nasen is a registered charity with a powerful mission to support and develop the workforce that operate in the Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sector of education. By ensuring the SEND workforce are fully equipped to meet the needs of learners with SEND, we create sustainable, positive change in the lives of children and young adults. Alongside our specialised SEND CPD training we offer for free, we also run a trading arm that generates vital income and directly supports our charitable endeavours. Our trading activities encompass sales of online CPD, accredited courses, consultancy, and statutory projects.

As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Sales and Marketing to lead and oversee the integrated marketing and sales strategies for both our charity initiatives and trading arm. This role is essential to advancing our revenue generation, building strong relationships with supporters, and amplifying our mission-driven goals. You will be pivotal in ensuring that our marketing campaigns and sales efforts work cohesively to enhance our reputation, grow our customer base, and increase revenue, all while maintaining alignment with our charitable values.

Position Overview:

The Head of Sales and Marketing will provide strategic leadership for all marketing and sales efforts across both the charity’s operations and its trading arm. You will be responsible for managing and executing a comprehensive strategy to boost visibility, increase revenue, and foster long-term engagement with both sponsors and customers. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, sales expertise, and marketing creativity, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and integrate commercial goals with the charity’s mission.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Fundraising, Development, Education, and operations teams to shape the nasen’s public-facing presence. You will be instrumental in maximising our dual revenue streams: fundraising for our charitable programs via events, and sales from our trading activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Integration

• Develop and implement an integrated sales and marketing strategy for both the charity’s mission-driven goals and its commercial activities. Ensure the strategy drives the growth of both revenue from trading and funds raised for the charity’s projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set clear, actionable goals for both the charity’s impact and its trading arm’s performance, aligning these objectives with broader organisational priorities.
• Analyse market conditions and trends, including competitor analysis, to identify opportunities and optimise marketing efforts, ensuring we remain agile and responsive to market demands.
• Lead the development of annual marketing plans, considering key events, fundraising activity, the academic calendar, and product launches for the trading arm.
• Ensure that marketing campaigns reflect both the charitable mission and the commercial interests of the trading arm, maintaining a balance between profitability and mission-driven messaging.
• Design and execute a route to market strategy that integrates all the charity's revenue-generating and charitable activities, ensuring products/services reach the right target audiences through optimal channels.
• Evaluate sales channels and assess whether there are further opportunities for direct-to-consumer sales, commercial partnerships, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing models that could expand market reach for both charity donations and commercial sales.

2. Marketing and Brand Development

• Lead the overall brand strategy, ensuring consistency and alignment across the charity’s marketing, digital, and communications efforts, both for the charitable initiatives and the trading arm.
• Oversee the creation of compelling marketing collateral, including digital content, print materials, advertising, and promotional campaigns that resonate with both sponsors and customers.
• Guide the development of integrated marketing campaigns that incorporate both charity-related content and the trading arm’s product offerings, reinforcing the message of social good while promoting commercial activities.
• Supervise digital marketing efforts, including website optimisation (SEO), social media strategies, and email marketing, to increase traffic, raise awareness, and drive conversions for both donations and product sales.
• Enhance public relations efforts, cultivating strong relationships with media outlets to ensure positive press coverage of both the charity’s work and the trading activities.

3. Revenue Generation & Sales Strategy

• Develop and drive sales strategies for the charity’s trading arm, including pricing, promotions, customer segmentation, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborate with the education team to create and market new product lines or services, ensuring they align with the charity’s values while meeting the needs and preferences of customers.
• Oversee the development and execution of sales funnels and customer acquisition strategies to increase conversion rates, sales volume, and customer retention.
• Implement loyalty and retention programs that encourage repeat purchases from customers of the trading arm and foster long-term engagement.
• Monitor sales performance, ensuring alignment with set targets, and provide timely adjustments to campaigns, product offerings, and pricing strategies to maximise revenue.
• Work with fundraising teams to ensure synergies between donation drives and trading promotions, leveraging the strength of both income sources.

4. Sponsor and Customer Engagement

• Develop effective strategies for sponsor stewardship, ensuring ongoing engagement with supporters through personalised communication, recognition programs, and impactful storytelling that ties the trading arm’s products to the charity’s mission.
• Utilise customer relationship management (CRM) systems to create tailored communication plans and deepen engagement with both sponsors and customers, encouraging more frequent and larger sponsorship or purchases.
• Foster a community of loyal supporters and customers, turning first-time buyers into repeat purchasers, and sponsors into long-term, committed advocates.
• Design campaigns that target both customers and sponsors, converting customers into sponsors by emphasising the positive social impact of their purchases, and vice versa.

5. Team Leadership and Development

• Lead a dynamic team of sales, marketing, and digital professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development to ensure they reach their full potential.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the marketing and sales teams, with a focus on creativity, accountability, and shared success.
• Manage and nurture relationships with external partners, agencies, and contractors to supplement the in-house team’s efforts and bring in specialised expertise as needed.
• Encourage continuous learning and innovation within the team, allowing for fresh marketing and sales techniques to be tested and implemented.
• Lead the recruitment and onboarding of new marketing team members as needed to scale efforts in line with the organisation’s growth.

6. Campaigns, Events, and Partnerships

• Plan and execute high impact fundraising campaigns, combining both digital and offline channels, including social media, email, PR, events, and influencer partnerships.
• Oversee the organisation of charity events, sales promotions, and product launches that raise awareness for the charity’s mission and drive sales.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, influencers, retail partners, and community organisations to extend reach and enhance fundraising opportunities.
• Develop marketing strategies for key seasonal and high-traffic events (e.g. Black Friday or January Sales), ensuring the charity and trading arm are both prominently featured.

7. Data Analytics and Performance Reporting

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for both the marketing and sales efforts across the charity and trading arm, with a strong focus on return on investment (ROI) for campaigns and product sales.
• Regularly analyse marketing data, tracking performance across channels, evaluating campaign results, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to senior leadership, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for future growth.
• Conduct customer and sponsor behaviour analysis, utilising insights to adjust marketing and sales strategies and improve targeting.

8. Budget Management

• Oversee the marketing and sales budget for both the charity and trading operations, ensuring that funds are allocated effectively to maximise both financial contribution and the nasen’s mission.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure all campaigns are delivered within budget, making recommendations where necessary and full analysis on ROI.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• At least 7-10 years of experience in a senior sales and marketing role, ideally with experience managing both non-profit and commercial sales efforts.
• Proven track record of successfully leading integrated marketing campaigns and driving revenue growth in both the charity and ecommerce sectors.
• Experience in developing and executing sales strategies, including pricing, product development, customer acquisition and retention.
• Knowledge of CRM systems, digital marketing platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, managing external agencies, and collaborating with senior leadership to meet organisational goals.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of brand development and the ability to create compelling narratives that combine social impact and commercial offerings.
• Sales-driven mindset with the ability to inspire teams to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Expertise in digital marketing, including SEO, content marketing, and social media strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience in event management and media engagement.
• Ability to balance mission-driven goals with commercial objectives and maintain a clear, unified brand presence across all marketing channels.

Personal Attributes:

• Passion for social impact and a deep commitment to nasen’s mission.
• Highly creative, innovative, and forward-thinking with a keen understanding of both traditional and emerging marketing trends.
• Adaptable and results-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and make data-driven decisions.
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact by leading marketing efforts that support both our mission and our revenue-generating activities.
• Innovative and creative environment that allows you to shape the future of marketing and sales for a leading charity.
• Competitive salary and a benefits package that includes flexible working arrangements, enhanced pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for charity work, have the experience to lead both commercial and mission-driven marketing efforts, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 7th April 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place the w/o 14th April.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

nasen is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities to apply.

No agencies please.

About Refettorio Felix

Refettorio Felix is a vibrant community kitchen and dining space that provides high-quality, nutritious meals to vulnerable people in London. As part of a global initiative founded by Chef Massimo Bottura and Food for Soul, we transform surplus food into delicious, dignified meals while fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and social impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen, ensuring every meal served is nutritious, creative, and in line with our commitment to sustainability. This role requires exceptional culinary skills, strong leadership, and the ability to adapt daily to an ever-changing supply of surplus ingredients. You will manage kitchen operations, oversee stock control, lead volunteers, and collaborate with guest chefs to create inspiring menus.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Creation & Food Preparation

• Design and execute daily menus based on surplus food donations, ensuring variety, nutrition, and creativity.
• Planning and preparation of large volume dishes on a daily basis- cooking in excess of 130 meals per day
• Innovate with limited ingredients, thinking on your feet to create high-quality, well-balanced meals.
• Collaborate with guest chefs and enable kitchen takeowvers, incorporating different styles and techniques into the menu.
• Maintain a warm and inclusive dining experience, ensuring meals are prepared with care and dignity.

Stock Control & Kitchen Management

• Oversee stock management, stock control, and stock rotation, ensuring efficient use of ingredients while minimizing waste.
• Implement best practices for food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organization.
• Work with suppliers and donors to optimize food deliveries and storage.
• Keep accurate records of stock levels, food usage, and kitchen operations.

Team Leadership & Volunteer Engagement

• Lead and inspire a team of kitchen staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Train and mentor volunteers with varied levels of kitchen experience.
• Ensure a supportive and structured environment where volunteers feel valued and engaged.

Sustainability & Food Waste Reduction

• Maximize the potential of surplus ingredients through creative menu planning and careful stock management.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce food waste and improve sustainability practices.
• Champion our mission of dignity and inclusion by making the most of available resources.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified and experienced chef with a strong background in professional kitchens, ideally in community-focused or sustainability-driven projects.
• Experience in cooking large volumes of food on a daily basis 
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire a diverse group of staff and volunteers.
• A passion for innovation in menu design, with the ability to create exciting, well-balanced meals from unpredictable ingredients.
• Excellent stock control, stock management, and stock rotation knowledge to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to daily ingredient variations.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene (Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain).
• A warm, compassionate approach, aligned with Refettorio Felix’s mission of dignity and inclusion.

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to make a real difference in the community through food.
• Being part of an inspiring global initiative tackling food waste and social isolation.
• A Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM schedule, with no weekend work.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

LOCATION - Remote 

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the National Communications Management role at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as long as it is needed, meaningful work experience in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 29 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

The National Communications Manager is a vital role in enabling both Emmaus UK and Emmaus communities and groups across the UK to achieve our ambition and strategic goal to shout louder, growing our profile and reach in order to support more individuals on the pathway out of homelessness.

Who are we looking for?

The National Communications manager will work with the Director of Fundraising and Influence to develop an ambitious communications strategy for EUK.

The role will develop and coordinate national communications programmes and campaigns and will lead on press and media work for EUK. This role will also take lead responsibility for internal communication at EUK and across the federation in the UK, linking to Emmaus Internationally.

What we offer

· £47,500 per annum 

· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by 5pm on  Thursday 17 April 2025.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams between 28 and 30 April 2025.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

The Impact and Evaluation Manager designs and leads the organisation's impact, evaluation and research programme, ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Description of role:

This post is responsible for delivering the Impact and Evaluation portfolio at Buttle UK. The role has a key strategic role to play in understanding the impact of our grants and leading a broad portfolio of evaluation work. The I&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and delivering evaluation reports, creating and analysing internal and research data, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and data partners. The role works closely with the internal fundraising and grants teams at Buttle UK to strengthen their work by providing data, insight, and support. Our Impact and Evaluation portfolio also includes commissioning and undertaking new research, supporting our aim to publish studies on issues that affect children and young people living in poverty. The role is supported by, and is line manager to, an Impact and Evaluation Officer.

To get a copy of the Job Pack please click through to apply. You will then be able to download the pack.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Location: Stokenchurch
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours
Salary: £36,743.00 - £42,793.00

About us

Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
 
Bringing hospital-level care to you by land and air. Medicine and equipment. Paramedics and doctors. Our team are highly trained for and ready for any eventuality. Give you the best chance when the worst happens.
 
Together, we do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
 
The team

This is an exciting time to join the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team at Thames Valley Air Ambulance as we continue our journey to increase our annual income from £12 million to £14 million over the next two years.
 
Corporate Partnerships is an income stream that we want to make more strategic and sustainable long term, and the Corporate Partnerships Manager will be a vital part of this growth.
 
Supported by our Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, and the wider team you will be part of a hardworking, collaborative and passionate team, all dedicated to raising funds to ensure we are able to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency.
 
The role

• In conjunction with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, develop and lead a corporate giving programme to create sustainable funding, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of corporate fundraising for Thames Valley Air Ambulance, maximising income from corporates and ensuring support is strengthened through compelling proposals and excellent stewardship.
• Act as a source of expertise in corporate fundraising for the charity.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role should be someone with a proven track record in fundraising or new business development, particularly in building successful, long-term partnerships with corporate supporters. They should possess experience in developing multi-year partnerships, providing excellent stewardship, and driving financial targets. A strong networker, they must be adept at connecting with a wide range of people, influencing, and negotiating to secure partnerships.

Additionally, the role requires someone with a deep understanding of relationship fundraising techniques and corporate social responsibility, along with strong communication skills across various platforms. The ability to manage projects effectively, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and work flexibly in a dynamic environment is essential. A team-oriented individual, the candidate must also work collaboratively with colleagues and senior stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!

We offer a competitive salary, and great staff benefits such as:

• 25 Days holiday (FTE) (Rising to 30 days after five years’ service)
• Holiday Trading
• Free annual Flu Vaccination
• Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan

Vacancy Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews will be held: Week Commencing Monday 28th April 2025

You may also have experience in the following: Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive, Fundraising Manager, Divisional Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Executive etc.

REF-220 592

Location: Any UK Trust office

(Hybrid working with an expectation to be in a centre at least 3 days a week. Must be comfortable with travelling to all UK Centres to support Delivery colleagues across the UK)

1st stage interviews: 16/04 over MS Teams 2nd stage interviews (if needed): w/c 21/04 in-person

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a real impact on young people’s lives? The King’s Trust is looking for a Senior Head of National Delivery to work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the support we offer to young people is impactful, efficient and of a high quality, all focused on a pathway to employment.  You’ll support delivery teams to implement our new five-year strategy, making sure we reach young people who need our help the most, as well as fostering strong partnerships and driving performance improvement. 

If you have a passion for supporting young people to realise their potential, alongside a track record of leading national delivery initiatives and successfully implementing change, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future for young people across the UK. Apply now and be part of something truly transformative. 

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need a Senior Head of National Delivery?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Senior Head of National Delivery!

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3442 

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey flexible working options available.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to secure new corporate partnerships to help fund the growth of our care services, and to build relationships with companies to help them achieve their CSR goals.

Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager. You will be part of a team to drive Rainbow Trust’s Corporate income, building and maintaining the pipeline through effective networking, prospecting, and stewardship. You will be responsible for a varied and fulfilling portfolio of accounts to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent corporate account management. Some accounts raising six figure sums, to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent account management.

You will work collaboratively towards a ‘one team one target’ approach across the Fundraising and Engagement department and ensure that the use of technology is maximized and all processes are subject to continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fundraising experience to position yourself for future fundraising roles with increased responsibility.

What we’re looking for:

· Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work with children and families is key. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated

· A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations

· Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent relationship management

· You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.

· Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships and raising income– working to secure new business and providing exceptional account management.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Time off in lieu

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to Apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

We are looking for a highly motivated and inspiring Director, to provide strategic and operational leadership of our independent adoption support charity. 

Working as part of a small yet mighty staff team, you will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, Committees, Volunteers, Working Groups and other Stakeholders to lead significant growth across a variety of programmes, infrastructure and fundraising opportunities. 

You will bring an entrepreneurial approach to growth, seeking new opportunities and forging new strategic partnerships to support agile growth both nationally and regionally, whilst also nurturing our existing deeply committed volunteers and members.  As an empathetic leader, you will show understanding and commitment to the needs of adopters and prospective adopters and their families and how WAF services can most effectively address these needs.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Steering Strategic Development & Organisational Leadership

• Managing Financial & Budget Controls

• Leading on Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships 

• Overseeing Monitoring and Impact

• Contributing to Communications 

• Championing our Advocacy efforts

• Collaborating with our Board and Committees

• Empowering our Team

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience of developing and nurturing partnerships with statutory, voluntary

• and private sector organisations (E)

• Track record in identifying and securing new funding streams, these could include: earned income, corporate giving, individual giving, crowd funding and value in kind (E)

• Experience of bid writing for trust & foundations / fundraising applications (E)

• Experience of budget setting and budget control (E)

• Experience of managing staff and volunteers (E)
   

Desirable 

• Experience of working within a co-produced or beneficiary-led service (D)

• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees (D)

• Understanding of the current issues affecting adopters and prospective adopters (D)

About We Are Family 

We Are Family is an extraordinary peer support community for adopters and prospective adopters. We’re there for parents throughout their adoption journey. Online and in person, our parents’ groups, events, resources, podcasts and talks offer mutual support, information and inspiration to adopters and those considering adoption. We are the leading peer support community for adopters  across Greater London and the Home Counties, and offer digital-membership nationally; we have ambitions to scale our in-person services provision significantly over the coming years. 

You can find out more about us here.
 

To Apply 

If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, we would love to hear from you! 

Please read our full application pack via our website

Deadline to apply: Thursday 24th April 10am
Start Date: ASAP

Please note that applications are received and reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore an early application is advised. 

One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that we are volunteer and member driven, and we represent a diverse community of adoptive parents. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the organisation can benefit from this diversity of experience.

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.

Do you want to be part of a charity that has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?

Our mission at St. Hilda’s East is to equip our service users with the resilience to navigate modern life. We welcome everyone into our spaces and work together to deliver engaging activities, promote social contact and ultimately enrich lives.

Located in Tower Hamlets, we welcome people of all ages to our large, friendly community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities promoting wellbeing and social connections. Our services include sensory play for Under-5’s, youth programmes, wellbeing activities for those experiencing mental health issues, bilingual advice, and activities to reduce social isolation and enhance physical and mental wellbeing for older people.  We also run a day centre in Shadwell, where we care for elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities.

This is an exciting time to join St Hilda’s East as we celebrate our 135th anniversary. As a community centre with deep roots in the area, we play a vital role in supporting local people.

As Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for service users, visitors, and staff, providing a warm, friendly and professional welcome. Your role will be key in ensuring the smooth running of the centre, handling enquiries, managing bookings, and offering general administrative support to the team.

This job is for you, if you:

· Have excellent communication skills (including proficiency in spoken Bengali/Sylheti) and enjoy engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.

· Are organised and proactive, able to juggle tasks such as answering calls, responding to emails and maintaining records.

· Take pride in providing exceptional customer service, ensuring every visitor to St Hilda’s feels valued and supported.

· Can handle occasional challenging interactions with diplomacy, patience, and professionalism.

If you’re looking for a meaningful role at the heart of a community-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits include 25 days annual leave and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Our Recruitment Policy: St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.

The team

The communications team works alongside the fundraising team, and is responsible for delivering marketing, communications and PR that promotes both our charitable and commercial (venue hire) work.
This is a new team that will bring fresh perspectives and new energy to how we do things, how we drive the organisation forwards to ensure that we are increasing our profile and awareness of our work, and what we have to offer in the journey to making society in East London and beyond a fairer place.

Scope of role

As Communications, Marketing, and PR Manager, you will play a key role in raising Toynbee Hall’s profile, ensuring that our charitable work and commercial venue hire operations receive the recognition they deserve. This is a newly created role, designed to lead external communications, oversee PR and brand strategy, and develop impactful marketing campaigns that engage our audiences.
You will also line manage the Digital Engagement Officer, who will focus on digital communications, social media, and internal engagement. Together, you will drive our brand forward and ensure our work is heard by key stakeholders, supporters, and the wider public.
In conjunction with the CEO and the Senior Management team the manager is responsible for the communication workplan for Toynbee Hall. They are responsible for managing the marketing budget, and delivering the communications strategy.

• Support strategic objectives through delivery of the communications plan that reflects the needs of the services and organisational needs.
• Supporting the production of impact reports and annual reports.
• Facilitate and deliver our press and media approach in collaboration with CEO and SMT and the overall comms priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & PR

• Be the driving force behind Toynbee Hall’s public voice, shaping narratives that highlight our impact.
• Lead PR activity, securing media coverage and ensuring our work is heard at local and national levels.
• Develop and implement a communications strategy that raises awareness of Toynbee Hall’s charitable work and commercial venue hire.
• Build influential relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key stakeholders.
• Draft press releases, op-eds, and compelling stories that bring our mission to life.
• Act as brand guardian, ensuring consistent messaging and identity across all communications.

Marketing & Profile Raising

• Develop and execute creative marketing campaigns that amplify our impact and drive engagement.
• Oversee content creation for promotional materials, impact reports, and fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to align communications with donor engagement efforts.
• Develop strategic partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Oversee event promotion and outreach efforts.

Digital & Social Media

• Oversee the Digital Engagement Officer in delivering bold and engaging digital campaigns.
• Ensure digital communications are innovative and drive audience engagement.
• Monitor analytics and performance data to refine communication strategies.
  Leadership & Team Development
• Line manage the Digital Engagement Officer, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising and Communications team to align messaging and campaigns.
• Support the Senior Management Team with key internal and external communications

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Additional Perks & Support

• Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
• Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
• Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
• Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.

We work towards this by:

• Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
• Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
• Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.

This means:

• Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
• Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
• Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.

What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.

About Reprieve

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again. 

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing. 

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues. 

Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

Reprieve works in close partnership with its independent sibling organisation Reprieve US.  This collaboration is mutually beneficial to both Reprieve and Reprieve US as it enables each organisation to work more effectively and take advantage of the strategic locations to increase the impact of our work.

Reprieve is an equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applicants from Black and minority ethnic communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities. Reprieve is committed to fighting racism and advancing racial justice, both in our work and within Reprieve. For more information, please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement. You can also read more about our recruitment process.

About the Role

The Head of Public Affairs and Policy is responsible for overseeing Reprieve’s political engagement and policy work; managing public affairs and policy focused staff; and steering forward advocacy and policy that advances Reprieve’s strategic objectives on behalf of our clients in all the jurisdictions where we operate. 

Reprieve’s current policy goals in the UK include prohibiting intelligence sharing where there is a risk of torture or the death penalty, ensuring UK security assistance doesn’t contribute to human rights violations, and ending the practice of citizenship stripping. The role involves close collaboration with Reprieve’s regional and thematic casework teams to encourage states to restrict or end the use of the death penalty or involvement in other human rights abuses such as torture and arbitrary detention. 

Reprieve’s work encompasses a number of regions across the world, including the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and the United States. The policy team provides cross-cutting support to those teams and local experts to advocate for our clients, secure political representation for them, and advance strategic goals.
You will share our commitment to fighting against racism and advancing
racial justice, and understand our responsibility to do our work in a way that does not compound racist structures.

Location, contract and salary

This is a full-time role, on a one-year fixed term contract, with the possibility to extend, subject to funding. The annual salary is £61,003 per annum, less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. 
This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% of their working hours from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, which will be checked prior to interview.

Full details and how to apply

Please review the job description and person specification for full details.To apply, please submit the application form at the web address provided. Please note that CVs and cover letters cannot be accepted for this role. 

The deadline for applications is 23:58 BST on 27 April 2025. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract. 

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with an international faith based charity who help the persecuted across the globe. They are looking for a Direct Marketing Executive in order to support the Head of Marketing in delivering effective fundraising campaigns. Working closely with the Fundraising & Marketing Team, Finance, and other key departments, this role plays a critical part in driving income from Individual Giving, aligned with the objectives outlined in the organisation’s strategic plan.

As a Direct Marketing Executive you will:

• Assist the Head of Marketing in creating, producing, and analysing direct mail appeals, ensuring financial and non-financial targets are met.
• Help create content for Acquisition, Retention, Reactivation, and Conversion campaigns.
• Manage the administration of the mailing process, including invoices and stock management.
• Support in the delivery of direct mail appeals, ensuring deadlines are met 
• Collaborate with the Data Manager to ensure accurate data selections.
• Liaise with external agencies to oversee the development of copy, artwork, and final print.
• Record and analyse direct mail results using Raisers Edge, contributing to quarterly reports and marketing insights.
• Manage direct marketing invoice administration.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Press & Public Affairs, to create impactful campaigns.
• Assist in producing video content for direct mail and other marketing activities.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of direct mail campaigns, taking responsibility for certain aspects.
• Analyse direct mail performance to inform future campaign decisions.
• Lead planning and sourcing of case studies and images for seasonal campaigns.
• Coordinate with the Senior Digital Marketing Executive to align online and direct mail appeals.
• Act as the point of contact in the absence of the Head of Marketing, ensuring continuity of campaign delivery.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in marketing and copywriting, demonstrating the ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Experience working with designers and understanding print and production processes.
• An eye for design, detail, and the ability to create visually appealing marketing materials
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge or other marketing databases is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Creative, practical, and solution-oriented.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and take ownership of distinct projects.
• A self-starter, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic, persistence, and flexibility under pressure.
• Willing to learn and grow through both online and offline training.
• Ideally, experience or interest in the charity sector.
• A good grasp of marketing principles and how they apply to fundraising.

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-  London

 Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview ASAP

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If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

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

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. 

An opportunity has come up to play a pivotal role in the implementation of our new strategy. We are looking for a Direct Marketing Manager to lead our Cash and Raffle programme on a 12-month contract.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating successful direct marketing acquisition and retention programmes with demonstrable understanding of the key performance indicators affecting outcomes. 

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 23rd April 2025
Interview date(s): 30th April – 1st May 2025 (1st round); 7th – 8th May 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.