Head Of Fundraising Jobs in Cambridgeshire
The Senior Research Manager will work closely with the Head of Research Funding, leading a team focussed on research culture and engagement, as well as managing our scientific portfolio. This role is vital in advancing ARUK's research objectives and promoting engagement within with ARUK-funded research community. They will be working collaboratively with the Research Team and with other teams, including the Events Team, Science Communications team and Philanthropy teams.
This role sits within the Research Funding team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We’re looking for someone with strong research management experience who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Scientific programme management
· Build and maintain strong external relationships with a network of ARUK scientists, clinicians, and senior stakeholders across the UK.
· Monitor progress and outputs of ARUK funded projects, supporting our Science Communication team to share progress on our funded research
· Using knowledge of funded research, work with the Strategic Programmes team to help evaluate the impact of funding in addressing ARUK research priorities.
· Gain a thorough understanding of the dementia research landscape, working with the wider Research team to make recommendations to drive the development and delivery of ARUK’s research strategy
Research culture and Early Career Researcher strategy
· Working closely with the Senior Research Manager (Grants), Design and lead a strategic programme aimed at fostering a positive research culture and supporting the development of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) within the dementia research field, including: Developing and implementing an ECR strategy that provides resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities for emerging researchers in dementia. Identifying and championing initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusivity within the research community. Establishing frameworks and activities that promote collaboration, transparency, and ethical research conduct across ARUK-funded projects.
Research community engagement
· Develop an approach to grow engagement with researchers and strengthen connections with the wider research community
· Support the Research Engagement Manager and wider teams to deliver activities to promote awareness of the organisation, encourage collaboration, and produce impactful resources, to drive impactful scientific progress.
· Lead the advancement of ARUK’s research conference, ensuring the programme reflects the latest scientific advances and strategic priorities.
Management Responsibilities:
· Line management of a Research Officer and Research Engagement Manager, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives
· Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised
What we are looking for:
· Strong science background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (preferably with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience)
· Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of biomedical or life sciences research, preferably in a relevant or related area
· Experience of research grant funding/management
· Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority.
· Experience of developing and delivering strategies, ability to spot opportunities and thinking beyond the immediate issue to look at broader topics or themes.
· Proven ability of planning, managing and delivering projects; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
· A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver
· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement
· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
· Ability to work independently
· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel
· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 17th March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title
Senior Grants Lead (maternity cover)
Salary
£54,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on experience
Location
Remote first within the UK. We work primarily from home but also have an office available in Central London for quarterly in-person team days and quarterly Full Fact-wide in-person meetings. You can expect to travel to the office at least 8 times per year.
Reporting to
Head of Development, Caroline Gellatly
Employment Type
Fixed term contract maternity cover for 9 to 12 months.
We are happy to talk about flexible working. This is a full time position but we’re open to candidates who wish to work 4 days per week.
Application Closing Date
10am on Monday 03 March 2025
Introduction to the role
“Working at Full Fact is such a joy - the fundraising team are supportive, ambitious and positive.”
We are in danger of entering an era in which none of us believe anything we read, see or hear. Misinformation and disinformation have been identified by the World Economic Forum as the greatest global risk we face over the next two years. Bad information promotes hate, damages health, and hurts democracy.
Full Fact is an independent, impartial charity that fights for a world where we can trust the information that shapes our lives. Every day, we fact check harmful claims from politicians, the mainstream press, or on social media. We have created world-class AI tools to help us do this, which we license to fact checkers in 26 countries, including some of the most difficult places in the world for fact checking. We are a national and global player, using what we learn to push for policy change in Westminster and in Silicon Valley.
We are looking for a dynamic, cause-driven Trusts and Foundations fundraising leader to join us in the fight against bad information.
This role will lead our Trusts and Foundations programme, working from an existing £1m+ pipeline of major UK and international funders, as well as identifying and approaching potential new supporters. You will be creative and innovative in seeking out new opportunities, as we are looking to expand our fundraising into new areas of fact checking, such as climate misinformation and support for US fact-checkers. You will thrive on working with a range of colleagues and senior stakeholders to pull together information and develop compelling proposals for complex issues and projects.
Reporting into the Head of Development and line managing a Trusts Manager, you’ll be part of a successful and supportive team, with a commitment to recognising and developing people’s talent.
You will play a crucial role in holding our political leaders to account, countering the spread of dangerous misinformation online, and fuelling the development of AI tools for social good around the world.
If you are interested in applying but not sure you have all the skills, please do apply. We are open both to supporting learning on the job and to rearranging tasks within the team to suit the skillsets of the best applicant
Job Definition
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Lead on the Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy and pipeline management.
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Identify and pursue new funding opportunities at the six- and seven-figure level.
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Provide excellent stewardship to existing funders, ensuring compliance with their grant requirements and producing impact reports and cases for renewal.
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Lead on the accurate and timely recording of funder data, approaches and team KPIs via the pipeline and Salesforce CSR.
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Provide leadership and management of the Trusts and Fundraising team, through direct line management of the Trusts Fundraising Manager, and supporting the Philanthropy Officer in managing her Trusts portfolio.
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Monitor and learn from best practice in Trusts and Foundations fundraising across the sector, sharing knowledge with colleagues and board members.
Outcomes
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Drive £1m+ of income generation.
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Work across Full Fact, particularly with the Editorial, AI and Operations teams, and with external partners to craft complex proposals and deliver successful six- and seven-figure grant applications.
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Working with the Head of Development, produce regular financial reports and projections for the Trusts and Foundations income stream.
What we are looking for from you
Political impartiality and sensitivity:
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You act with integrity and you’re happy to commit to Full Fact’s ethos and the seven principles of public life.
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You are committed to the political neutrality of our work and have a good understanding of impartiality (please see the rules on our website).
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Strong understanding of public debate in the UK and sensitivity to the political context we work in.
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You understand that part of Full Fact’s work is being a watchdog, that it can attract hostile attention, and how to manage these risks and support your team while standing firm for our principles.
Job skills/competencies
Fundraising skills:
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Extensive experience in high-value trusts and foundations fundraising, with a proven track record of moving funders through every stage of the fundraising process to secure six- and seven-figure grants.
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Experience in writing successful multi-year grant applications, and managing funder relationships over time.
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Experience in managing complex proposals, working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to determine the scope of a proposed project for funding, and with funders/partners outside of the UK.
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Experience of setting budgets and reporting on financial progress.
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Knowledge of the Trusts and Foundations landscape and key grant-making bodies, both in the UK and internationally.
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Experience of working with CRM systems to support high quality relationship management, preferably Salesforce.
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Awareness of the Code of Fundraising Standards, data protection regulation and other regulatory requirements.
Management skills:
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Commitment to recognising and developing people’s talent.
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Understanding of the value of open, inclusive, and diverse teams and a proven commitment to building a team where people feel empowered and valued.
Personal skills/competencies
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Able to communicate persuasively in person and in writing.
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Able to build internal and external relationships with integrity and empathy.
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Able to analyse and process large amounts of complex information, and identify the most relevant aspects to funders.
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An organised and proactive approach to work.
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Committed to seeking and giving constructive feedback that strengthens the whole team.
What we offer
Starting salary of £54,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on experience.
Workplace Pension
Generous holidays:
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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In addition, we close the office for a period between Christmas and New Year.
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Day off for moving home.
Comfortable, centrally located London office with good transport links.
Employee Assistance Programme.
How to apply
Upload your CV and cover letter to our recruitment portal by 10am on Monday 3rd March 2025.
Our recruitment platform will remove identifying details such as email addresses to allow us to sift applications anonymously
Before applying, please read the requirements we place on staff to protect Full Fact’s independence and non-partisanship.
How the application process will work
We want to see you at your best to understand your strengths and the contribution you could make at Full Fact with strong support, including for your learning and development. We also want to make sure that we use your time well during this process and don’t ask for more from you than we need to. We will make any reasonable adjustments we need to make to this process to help ensure you can perform at your best. For more information about this before applying, please contact us.
The interview panel will be the Head of Development, the Fundraising Consultant, and a non-fundraising colleague. The process starts off with an anonymised covering letter and CV. This will be read by at least two people to produce a shortlist for interview.
The first round interviews will be a phone (not video) interview, lasting no more than half an hour, at a time that’s convenient for you. We will record it so at least two people can review each interview to decide who we invite back for the second round. The recordings will be deleted at the end of the process.
The second round will include a structured interview and a timed task which assumes no prior knowledge. The task can be completed prior to the interview, at a time that most suits you.
The interview will be with the full panel by video and last no more than an hour. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to prepare, including anything we’d recommend reading in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About JourneymanUK
JourneymanUK is a small but mighty charity. Our aim is to provide communities with the tools, training, and support to deliver mentoring programmes for teenage boys that have a proven positive impact. These programmes provide engaged male mentors who help boys transition to adulthood by building essential life skills such as confidence, resilience, and communication. You will be joining us in an exciting chapter of our growth with new leadership and recent funding to support a new vision.
Awareness of men’s and boys' mental health is growing in the UK and beyond, and JourneymanUK plays a vital role in supporting teenage boys through mentorship. This is a chance to join a dynamic, engaged and energised organisation, make a real impact on the lives of teenage boys and engage with that wider movement too.
We have the potential for a contract extension and future ad-hoc work as we continue to expand and secure funding. If you're ready for a short, fixed-term but high-impact role where you can hit the ground running, this is for you.
Job Purpose
As the Growth & Connection Coordinator you will lead the coordination of our flagship weekend event, a contemporary Rites of Passage Adventure (ROPA) for teenage boys. You will also support our local groups in delivering mentoring circles, day intensives and activity sessions. This role includes administrative, communication, and outreach responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of our programmes and effective engagement with young people, parents and carers, mentors, youth services, and other stakeholders.
One of our biggest challenges is recruiting teenage boys to our programmes. While we don’t expect all candidates to have experience in recruiting young people to youth programmes, we do expect you to feel confident and proactive about tackling this challenge.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely and with and reporting directly to our CEO, your responsibilities will be to:
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Lead the coordination of ROPA and support local groups, ensuring logistics and planning are effectively managed while maintaining accurate records and administrative documentation.
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Develop proactive strategies for the recruitment of teenage boys, building on what we’ve learnt, and delivering on those strategies.
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Liaising with parents, carers, youth services as well as young people.
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Coordinate mentor support processes, including the recruitment and onboarding of new mentors and completing safeguarding procedures such as DBS checks.
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Ensure key policies and procedures are upheld.
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Assist in measuring and demonstrating programme impact.
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Contribute to communications, including social media, newsletters, and updates.
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Support fundraising initiatives, including drafting proposals and utilising our impact data.
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Play an active role in shaping a thriving team culture.
Person Specification
This role is both strategic and hands-on, suited for someone with a proactive and resourceful attitude while maintaining a thoughtful and empathetic approach to working with people. Although we anticipate that this role would be suited to someone with experience working with young people, in the youth sector or in the charity and voluntary sector, we are looking for the right person and are open to applications from everyone.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, skilled at building relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
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Ability to self-manage, prioritise among multiple responsibilities and work independently in a remote setting.
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End-to-end programme/project management experience.
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Experience recruiting for programmes, workshops, events, or similar - creating a strategy and executing it.
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An open, learning mindset, flexible, resilient, and adaptable to new challenges.
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Proficiency in Google/Microsoft Suite (Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.).
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Familiarity with online collaboration tools such as Zoom and Mural.
Desirable:
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Experience working with young people in the charity and voluntary sector.
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Community-building experience.
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An understanding of how AI tools might support this role.
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Fundraising or grant-writing experience.
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Technical skills in Adobe Suite or similar tools.
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Experience developing strategic partnerships.
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Social media and marketing experience.
Work Setup & Time Commitment
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Fully remote role – candidates must have their own computer and working setup.
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Fixed-term freelance contract of 32 days, to be used flexibly over 12-16 weeks starting mid-March or sooner.
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Estimated 20-25 days between 17th March and 27th April (leading up to ROPA 24th-27th April), with the remaining days used after then.
Application Process and What to Expect:
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Email us with a link to your CV and *something that demonstrates your skills (see below).
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We’ll be shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis so please apply early if possible.
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Applications close at 9am on Thursday 6th March.
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Suitable candidates will be invited to a short initial interview on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th.
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a longer online interview with details of that to follow.
You Might Thrive in This Role If:
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Our organisation’s purpose speaks to you, motivates you, and gives you hope.
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You’re a real people person who embraces the challenges of working in the charity, voluntary and youth sectors.
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You have an open, learning mindset and always look for ways to develop.
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You want to join an organisation that will challenge you, help you grow, and give you the chance to build something meaningful.
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You can adapt to our changing landscape as we are in early stages of growth.
If You're Thinking of Applying:
We encourage everyone who is interested to apply. Take the leap! You might be the perfect person - even if you don’t match 100% of the job description.
If you can't apply for whatever reason at this time but are still interested, please send us an email and we’ll add you to our database for future opportunities.
We are committed to communicating and making hiring decisions as quickly as possible, respecting our candidates’ time and effort. Our goal is to move successful candidates forward within two weeks of applying.
*As well as your CV we would love to see something that demonstrates your skills.
- This should exemplify why you’re the right person for the job and we invite you to be as creative as you like with your answer to this. You could talk about you, an approach you’d take to the job, hone in on one of our challenges and what you’d bring to it... or something else. Just as long as it exemplifies in some way, why you’re the right person for this role.
- This could take whatever form you like. It could be a slide deck (3 slides max), mural page, graphic illustration, word document, video, voice note, a cover letter or something else. The only restriction is to please keep all copy and visual content to one side of A4 and all audio or video to 3 minutes or less.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Grants Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to secure vital funding for our services for individuals with a learning disability and autistic people. You will play a central role in our charity, responsible for driving forward one of our key income streams.
The Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager will develop a robust pipeline of potential funders and devise a plan to achieve our annual income target of £225,000 from repeat and new funders. You will research and apply to charitable trusts for grants of varying sizes, including multi-year funding, while maintaining excellent stewardship to encourage repeat donations.
It’s an exciting time to join us, with innovative services, outcomes monitoring data, case studies, photos and testimonials and some cases for support already drafted. Whilst our priority is to raise funds for our existing services, we have plans for new service developments which will appeal to charitable trusts, corporate foundations and institutional donors (TNLCF). We have a broad appeal with a range of diverse services from playschemes, social groups for autistic teenagers, arts and drama sessions, family support, employability and independent living skills.
You will collaborate closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and Operations and Service Managers to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals and future plans. You will work alongside the Marketing Manager to gather materials to enhance our applications.
You will be persuasive communicator with excellent written skills and able to present our work in an emotive way, whilst upholding our organisational values.
With a minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in grant fundraising, preferably in a small local charity setting. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and understand the intricacies of our services to match to funders’ criteria.
Key Responsibilities
· To increase LinkAble’s income secured from Trusts and Foundations by developing a ‘Case for Support’ for each of our core projects.
· To co-ordinate a ‘database’ of current grant funders, with their history of support and project reporting deadlines.
· To research and develop a pipeline of potential trusts and foundations to approach, noting application deadlines and average giving levels with criteria to inform your approach.
· To submit high quality grant applications ahead of deadlines that have a good chance of success
· To provide stewardship of existing donors to capitalise on their support over time, ensure all gifts are thanked appropriately, sending regular update reports, annual report and supporter newsletters.
· Work with the Marketing Manager to access resources such as photos, quotes, case studies and to ensure the charity is presented in a way that is consistent with our branding.
· To work at part of the LinkAble team and attend fundraising events, challenge events and social activities.
· To work with colleagues across the team to develop fundraising projects and to package core costs in a way that is attractive to funders.
· To work closely with the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager where there is cross over between corporate and community support and grant funding.
· To work with service managers to develop project budgets to present our work to funders in a tangible way that offers good value for money and matches the funders average giving level.
· Ensure all fundraising activities are ethical and carried out in line with our values, policies and procedures and within relevant legal frameworks
· Monitor the trust and foundations fundraising budget, highlighting variances against the budget at an early stage and taking corrective action.
· Contribute to writing tenders for new contracts as part of the bid team and support colleagues
· Bring a positive, flexible and team working approach to work, working effectively on your own and as part of a small enthusiastic team.
All LinkAble staff are expected to be aware of and follow the organisation’s policies and procedures, with particular attention to equality and diversity and safeguarding.
All employees in the organisation are expected to display a high standard of teamwork. This includes cooperating in undertaking work of absent colleagues or assisting others where the workload is particularly high. Accordingly there may be a requirement, from time to time, to undertake other duties.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of Supporter Care Officer is a key post in the organisation working to maximise CLAPA’s income from the community. It’s a very exciting time to join the CLAPA team, we have an ambitious Income Generation Strategy in place to increase our income diversity. This role will play an active part in this strategy by providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships with our donors, community fundraisers and event participants.
You will be responsible for delivering and supporting outstanding customer service to supporters, so that their experience of CLAPA is second to none, leaving them feeling valued and committed to on-going support. You will act as the first point of contact for our supporters when they contact CLAPA by phone, email or in person, with all manner of queries. With excellent communication skills and good attention to detail, you will be self-motivated and capable of multi-tasking and prioritising.
The role focuses on the key areas of:
· Supporter Engagement and Communication
· Donation Processing and Acknowledgement
· Data Management and CRM Administration
· Administrative Support and Process Improvement
An empathetic, friendly and helpful attitude will ensure that our supporters feel valued and respected, and you will take great pride in responding to and thanking them in a consistent and timely manner. You will work closely with the Fundraising Coordinators to develop and implement processes to ensure we are delivering an excellent service, every time. Alongside this, the team are responsible for financial processing - ensuring income is captured correctly on our database, Salesforce.
Please see the recruitment pack for a full list of key tasks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll be at home recruiting and interviewing new volunteers, pulling teams together, planning and strategising. You've great people skills and a talent for bringing out the best in people, spotting their strengths, building up their confidence. You’ll be supported by our Salesforce Manager and Content & Communications Lead and will work alongside colleagues heading up our services.
We’re at the start of a new 5-year journey to create space for people who stammer – so we’re building our team. This is a new role at STAMMA, so there is space to shape, create and shape volunteering at the start of our new strategy. Now couldn’t be a better time to join.
We're embarking on a new strategy, fuelled by the National Lottery, which includes significantly expanding our volunteer operations which will be headed up with this new post. We've already a team of over 30 brilliant volunteers. Our services are central to what we do - so you'll be at the very heart of it all. Recruiting and supporting volunteers across the helpline, training and advocacy services, including supporting our amazing group leaders around the country.
Essential Skills & Experience
-At least 3 years’ experience of volunteer management
-Understanding of the laws and regulations around volunteering.
-Experience of recruitment, managing volunteering shifts, supervision and monitoring.
-Thorough understanding of safeguarding practices and issues.
-Experience of presenting to groups of people and facilitating discussion and initiatives and coaching individuals.
-Strong writing and presentation skills.
-Experience of working within voluntary sector.
Desirable
-Experience of organising volunteer events.
-Experience of working with local volunteer groups or networks.
-Experience of using a CRM or volunteering management system.
-It would be great if you stammer, but not essential.
Soft Skills
-Leadership
-Empathetic
-Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit and induct new volunteers to support our services, working with the Services Director and the Training & Outreach Lead. Work with the service managers to review training and update training modules.
-Ensure there is appropriate training, support, supervision and acknowledgement for all volunteers and ensure recruitment and processes comply with the charity’s values & EDI requirements
-Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments.
-Support and recruit volunteer community leaders; work with them to aim for consistent quality across the groups experience and develop an online training programme for leaders, and longer term, put a funding case together to support a training weekend for community leaders.
-Keep records on which community groups are active and identify areas of need and feedback mechanisms.
-Work with Content & Communications Lead to produce regular mailings for volunteers and recruitment drives and promote volunteering through recruitment and publicity strategies and campaigns.
-Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
-Maintain the database of volunteers + ensure all volunteers are registered members.
-Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of volunteer expenses.
If you think you fit the bill and can tick most of the boxes needed under the Job Spec, then do apply. Please send Jacqueline Fitzsimmons:
1. A CV.
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages to explain why you want this job and how you fit the Job Spec, with particular attention to skills and experience.
If you want to chat through the post first, email Jane Powell
One to one Zoom interviews will be held in the first instance with the CEO. Candidates will then be shortlisted for a panel interview via Zoom.
1st panel interview Online, 18th March
2nd panel interview London, in person, 24th March
We exist to create a world that makes space for stammering. Where a stammer is embraced as just a difference.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now looking for a UK-based Senior Supporter Experience Officer for:
- Campaign & Content Management – Oversee retention campaigns, supporter materials, and content planning, ensuring effective engagement.
- Donor Journey Development – Plan and implement multi-channel donor journeys to enhance supporter experience and retention.
- Data & Insights – Use analysis and segmentation to improve donor engagement and campaign effectiveness.
- Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination – Work with internal teams, external agencies, and suppliers to deliver high-quality supporter communications.
- Compliance & Best Practice – Ensure all donor journeys and campaigns meet GDPR, fundraising regulations, and industry best practices.
- If you are a detail-oriented and self-motivated person, with excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, looking for an essential role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!
To Apply
Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Monday 24th February, 9.00 am UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, then submit a CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements detailed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic, pioneering organisation dedicated to supporting the unique needs of converts to Islam across the UK. The Convert Muslim Foundation aims to provide essential support, resources and training for organisations working with new Muslims. An exciting opportunity exists for a CEO to join the team. As CEO, you will provide visionary leadership to advance the organisation's mission of supporting the convert Muslim community in the UK. The post holder will work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape the charity's future, oversee day-to-day operations and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance the overall reach of the foundation and achieve its vision. This is a full-time, 2-year contract, home based within the UK.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or community organisation, or the non-profit sector. You will have experience in strategic planning and implementation with a track record of achieving consistent organisational growth. You will have proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including funders, partner organisations and government bodies. You will have good experience in the areas of fundraising, budgeting, and financial resource management as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills. A meaningful understanding of challenges faced by convert Muslims in relation to Islamic faith and traditions is also essential for the role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The role is multi-faceted and fast paced and we’re looking for someone with extensive project manager experience, an interest in and knowledge of social care policy and advocacy, and the ability to juggle priorities. The role is home based and the job holder is required to represent the Charity at external meetings as required. You need to live within easy reach of London to avoid incurring large travel costs, and ideally have experience of working in adult social care in the UK. This is a varied role which will bring with it opportunities for you to continue to develop your skills, increase your knowledge and network and to work with a passionate and committed small team in a charity which has a focus of supporting care workers. The role is home based and there will be some travel to London for meetings.
IMPORTANT: Please read the Job Descripton and Person Spec carefully before applying. We are not looking for Project Manager experience in the tech or I.T. fields.
- You'll be managing our innovative flagship project, liaising with funders and working with care workers and stakeholders on this high visibility exciting work which has a focus on advocacy and policy.
- As line manager to one direct report, you'd provide supervisory and other support to your team member.
- You would author think and opinion pieces, write press releases and produce articles relating to our projects and advocacy work
- You would represent the CEO and the Charity at external meetings as required
- You'd be responsible for managing spend against budgets, processing payroll and other expenditure using our banking system
- You'd look for funding from trusts and foundations to help us continue our work and would work collaboratively with your colleagues
What's in it for you?
· Home working most of the time apart from when travelling to meetings and events
· 25 days annual leave
· Working from home allowance
· Mental Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible working patterns available
· Friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture
Please read the job description/person spec before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with our client to help them recruit for a Business Development Lead to join their fundraising team. The role is with is an international charitable organisation formed to synthesise medical research findings to help health professionals, patients and policy makers make evidence-based health decisions. It includes 134 groups that are based at research institutions in 54 countries, and has over 160,000 supporters from around the world.
This role is offered on a permanent basis paying a salary between £50,000 to £55,000 per annum with flexible remote working arrangements, occasional meetings at their London office, and occasional international travel.
This role will work closely with the Head of Business Development to implement a strategic business development plan to make those ambitions a reality. They will identify and qualify new donors and new funding opportunities from global trusts and foundations and Institutional donors. They will be responsible of identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and crafting compelling proposals that align with the mission and objectives of the organisation. The post holder will represent Cochrane at meetings with donors and partners, at external networking events and within the fundraising profession.
They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track-record of raising six figure funds through writing high-quality proposals and reports for a variety of global trusts and foundations and government or multilateral donors. They are looking for a candidate with a global perspective and extensive experience in building and maintaining relationships with international development agencies, government bodies, and large-scale foundations. The ideal candidate will share their vision of a world of better health for all people where decisions about health and care are informed by high-quality evidence.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Purpose
We are looking for a Senior Programme Officer who will contribute to the effective design and delivery of CBM UK’s development and humanitarian programmes, excellent donor, country team and partners relationships, collecting and applying learning and evidence of impact, and effective collaboration with the fundraising, communications and advocacy functions of the organisation.
Key responsibilities
Within twelve months, the Senior Programme Officer will:
· Be managing a portfolio of projects effectively and efficiently;
· Be a confident user of CBM’s systems for project knowledge management, human resources and operations;
· Have developed strong working relationships with colleagues, partners and donors.
Oversee a portfolio of projects
· Work with the relevant Country Team(s) and partners to ensure delivery of quality projects, to budget, and within appropriate time periods
· Monitor progress on project activities and expenditure against budget, including monitoring visits to the projects (usually on an annual basis)
· Liaise with the donor, where applicable, ensuring that their requirements are met, and negotiating adjustments to grants when needed
· Lead on the production of donor reports, narrative and financial, as well as risk registers, results frameworks, MEAL plans and asset registers, as required
· Lead after action reviews on closing projects, and help ensure that lessons learned are disseminated and applied in future programming
· Collect evidence of impact of the projects
· Carry out due diligence on partner organisations
· Provide support to partners, including organisational strengthening, championing, facilitating links and spotting opportunities.
Support to the Programmes team
· Provide support to inclusion advisory projects on contracting, compliance and administrative tasks.
Cross-Team Collaboration
· Carry out joint actions with colleagues from the fundraising and communications team, including providing information and data from programmes, providing support for their visits to projects, and drafting articles and social media posts on the projects.
· Coordinate with the Supporter Care team, providing assistance in responding to enquiries from supporters and the public
· Joint actions with the Advocacy team, including writing up evidence from projects
· Provide support to the Programme Funding team on proposal development and associated activities, such as reviewing partner assessments and collecting information for compliance requirements
· Give support to Country Teams, as appropriate, including facilitating training, providing input to Country Strategic Plans, and attending Country Coordination Forums
· Participate in CBM Global secretariat activities, including representing CBM UK on working groups and focal point groups, participating in the regular organisation-wide webinars and sitting on recruitment panels when requested
· Represent CBM UK in sector-wide initiatives, such as BOND and the International Disability and Development Consortium.
Other
· Help develop a culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of CBM UK.
· Play an active role across CBM UK, promoting positive working and innovation. Ensure that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and always reflected in communications
· Ensure the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and always reflected in communications
· Carry out any other duties as required by the Director and Head of Programmes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Business Development Manager
Location: Home based
Salary: £45,500 - £48,500 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Department: Business Development
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1996 by colleges, for colleges. Our members make up more than 90% of the sector - educating and training 1.6 million people each year.
An opportunity has arisen to join the Business Development team at AoC as the Senior Business Development Manager. This role has become available at an exciting time, as the team develop and execute plans for income generation across the organisation, in line with AoC’s strategic plan. The Business Development team contribute to the delivery of AoC’s strategic objectives and support our members to deliver excellent outcomes for students.
In this role, you will manage the delivery of business development across AoC, and would be responsible for delivering a coherent approach to income generation for funded projects, sponsorship, and commercial partnerships across a range of functions.
To be successful in this role you must have experience of managing key partners and stakeholders and leveraging these relationships to maximise funding opportunities. Candidates must have demonstratable experience of sourcing and securing funded project work, managing the complete tender process, from various funding bodies and charitable trusts. You should be equally happy to work collaboratively within a team and independently. You should also value diversity at work, be prepared to work flexibly, manage multiple priorities and take responsibility for completing the job at hand to a high standard. If this is you, we would like to hear from you!
AoC has a culture of high performance and commitment and we expect and get a lot from our staff. We offer trust and autonomy in a highly flexible working environment with a great package of rewards that includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible pension scheme, opportunities for professional development including sponsorship of professional qualifications. We also know that our passion for the further education sector, and our focus on enabling colleges to help people realise their talents and ambitions, act as a great motivator for working at AoC.
Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail.
How to Apply
If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below.
Your application must be submitted and received by 10am on 5 March 2025.
Interviews: W/C 17 March 2025, virtual
Please note, candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be required to complete a short interview task, that will be emailed out to them at an agreed time and date in W/C 10 March 2025.
AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.
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First Give is a national charity that inspires young people to make a difference to the causes they care about. We do this through working in partnership with schools to create opportunities for young people to give to the causes and charities that mean something to them. Our core programme is a fully resourced scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and causes, and then carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering etc.) in support of them.
Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give back to the causes and charities that matter to them. Our values inform what we do at First Give. We are:
· Altruistic
· Inspiring
· Empowering
· Collaborative
· Professional
This is an exciting time for First Give, as we have recently launched our three-year strategy and our ambition to activate the generosity of a million young people by 2034.
Programme Manager Role
The Programme Manager will be responsible for growing the First Give network in the Midlands. Growth across the Midlands plays a part in our recently launched strategy, and the Programme Manager will use their understanding of the education sector to build relationships with key stakeholders and grow our number of partner schools.
Contract: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week (typically 9am-5.30pm, but with occasional early starts and late finishes dependent on events and school visits)
Salary: £33,000 p.a.
Location: Working from home in the Midlands, with regular travel to schools across region. Occasional travel to First Give’s London office in West Hampstead and other locations in England and Wales for team meetings will also be required.
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Person Specification
Essential:
· Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change
· Experience developing strong relationships across a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
· Experience managing and supporting a large caseload of “client” relationships
· Strong understanding of the education sector, schools and the realities of teaching
· Superb organisation and prioritisation skills
· Confident, experienced and engaging public speaker, presenter and facilitator
· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
· Excellent attention to detail and high standards
· Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team
· Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a scaling organisation
· Full, clean driving licence
Desirable:
· Experience of working in a small, decentralised organisation
· Experience of developing learning resources to achieve specified outcomes, and/or programme design
· Experience coordinating freelance staff
· Experience planning and delivering training
· Familiar with Salesforce
Please refer to attached JD and Person Spec for full list of key responsibilities.
Why work for First Give?
First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include:
· 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day annually after 3 full years of service to a maximum of 30 days.
· Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis. An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance.
· A work from home allowance will be provided.
· Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme.
· Generous training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation.
· Multiple team socials and meetings throughout the year.
· 5% employer matched pension contributions.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about

Job Title: Senior Media and Communications Officer
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 1st April 2026
Salary: £32,000 FTE
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Location: Remote
About the Role
As the Senior Media & Communications Officer, you’ll lead on storytelling, media engagement and campaigns that support parents through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
You will:
· Spot and jump on media opportunities: Monitor news and trends, draft timely and impactful responses to the big issues affecting parents and maternity services in collaboration with NCT’s subject experts.
· Creative storytelling: Source inspiring stories from parents, volunteers and practitioners and showcase how our services empower and support people through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
· Lead on PR campaigns to drive awareness of our charity’s work: Develop communication plans to grow awareness of NCT’s support, services, and campaigns, leading on the consumer PR for charity fundraising moments, such as NCT’s Winter Appeal, and in line with our For Every Parent strategy.
· Manage media relationships: Cultivate connections with journalists, ensuring NCT remains a trusted source for expert comment on maternity and parenting issues.
As Senior Media and Communications Officer, you will be a part of NCT’s Communications and Campaigns team, which brings together NCT’s campaigning, policy, media, parent and pregnancy information as well as our internal engagement team. You’ll also work collaboratively across the charity, including with subject matter experts including NCT Practitioners and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, as well as being the day-to-day point of contact with NCT’s PR Agency.
The job will involve some out-of-hours work including providing an effective on-call service for the media. There may also be occasional travel a few times a year.
Why join us?
NCT is the UK’s leading charity for parents, supporting them through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can thrive and feel empowered in their roles.
If you’re ready to make a difference and help shape the future of our services, we’d love to hear from you!
We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.
The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 3rd March 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bring Your Salesforce Expertise to a Role that Makes a Difference
Charity People are proud to be working in partnership with a UK-wide charity that brings the comfort of therapy animals to people in hospitals, schools, care homes, and more on their search for a Sales Force Coordinator.
Location: Home-based with occasional days in Head Office (Chalgrove)
Hours: Part time - 20 hrs per week
Salary: £35,000 pro rata (£20,000 actual)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Benefits: 28 days pro rata + pension scheme
About The Organisation
We are working with a UK-wide charity that brings the comfort of therapy animals to people in hospitals, schools, care homes, and more. With 5,000 volunteers, they make a difference by improving mental health and wellbeing through the power of animals. The organisation is continuously improving its technology to enhance the experience of its volunteers and the impact of its work.
As the Salesforce Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in managing and developing the organisation's Salesforce platform to support the growth of their volunteer management system, their new portal, and future fundraising initiatives.
Role Overview:
You'll work with external partners and internal teams to customise, maintain, and enhance the Salesforce CRM system, helping the organisation reach its full potential. You'll ensure smooth operations, oversee system developments, and provide training and support to users. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Salesforce experience who is excited to make a tangible impact in the charity sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support CRM development projects with external Salesforce partners, ensuring timely delivery.
- Customise Salesforce to meet the organisation's specific needs, including creating fields, objects, workflows, and reports.
- Produce and maintain dashboards to monitor activity and performance.
- Assist in implementing new Salesforce features, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements.
- Maintain and document Salesforce processes and procedures.
- Administer the Salesforce database, ensuring data integrity and managing user accounts.
- Provide training and ongoing support to users on Salesforce functionality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Salesforce configuration and data issues.
About You:
You're a Salesforce professional with a passion for using technology to drive change. If you have experience in Salesforce administration, customisation, and troubleshooting, we want to hear from you. Your proactive and self-motivated attitude will ensure you thrive in this role, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in Salesforce Administration.
- Proficient in Salesforce configuration, customisation, and administration.
- Experience with Salesforce NPSP and Experience Cloud (advantageous).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in training and supporting a diverse range of users.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
You'll be an integral part of the organisation's mission, ensuring their systems are working seamlessly to support volunteers and drive positive change.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make an impactful difference, then we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People for further details of the application process.
Closing Date: 7th March
First-Stage Interviews (in-person): Week commencing 17th March.
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.