Jobs in South West
Role description:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Communications & Publications Officer to lead on crafting compelling written content across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s key communication channels. You will be responsible for producing high-quality publications, case studies, and press materials that engage supporters, hospital staff, and the wider community.
Working closely with the Campaigns and Marketing Manager and Digital Marketing and Content Officer, you will ensure stories and impact case studies are effectively shared across print and digital channels, supporting fundraising and brand awareness.
Main Responsibilities:
Content creation & publications
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Research, write, and edit compelling copy for a range of publications, including impact reports, newsletters, magazines, and brochures.
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Write engaging press releases and manage media relations.
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Work with designers and printers to produce high-quality print materials, ensuring the Southampton Hospitals Charity brand is consistent throughout.
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Work with photographers to ensure the charity has an extensive bank of patient and UHS staff photography to use across marketing collateral and communications.
Fundraising & supporter engagement
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Develop and manage case studies that showcase the impact of fundraising and donations, including taking photos of projects and interviewing staff and patients where needed.
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Develop concepts and promotional collateral for fundraising activity and events (including responsibility for in house design).
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Work closely with Campaigns & Marketing Manager to develop key messaging and deliver activity for large scale marketing and fundraising campaigns that help the Charity to meet financial and engagement targets.
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Develop and manage case studies that showcase the impact of fundraising and donations.
Internal & external communications
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Build relationships with UHS Communications team.
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Lead on internal communications, ensuring hospital staff are up-to-date and engaged with charitable activities.
Stakeholder & media engagement
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Build relationships with hospital staff to identify potential stories and case studies.
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Liaise with journalists and media contacts to secure press coverage.
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Work closely with the Digital Marketing and Content Officer to ensure consistency across print and digital content.
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Where needed, help manage Digital Marketing and Content Officer responsibilities during periods of annual leave.
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience
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Experience (or interest in) working within the Charity Sector and an understanding of the principles of the donor pipeline and donor/supporter engagement.
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Strong experience in copywriting, editing, and storytelling.
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Experience producing print and digital publications, including designing in-house as well as working with third-party designers and suppliers where necessary.
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Experience writing press releases and working with the media.
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Understanding of audience segmentation and tailored messaging.
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Knowledge of fundraising communications and storytelling best practices.
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Experience using content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
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Familiarity with digital advertising and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp).
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Experience using CRM or supporter databases (Beacon preferred).
Skills & Attributes
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Exceptional written communication skills.
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Experience of using Canva and/or Adobe Suite.
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Ability to work to brand guidelines, producing aesthetically pleasing collateral and marketing materials.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
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Highly organised with the ability to multi-task.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
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A strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture while managing day-to-day tasks.
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A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are seeking a creative and proactive Digital Marketing and Content Officer to lead on developing and delivering engaging digital content across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s online channels with the goal of building an engaged supporter and donor community.
You will be responsible for growing our digital presence through compelling storytelling, high-quality social media content, and effective digital engagement strategies. Working closely with the Campaigns and Marketing Manager and Communications & Publications Officer, you will play a key role in gathering, creating, and sharing impactful stories from across the hospitals, ensuring our supporters, donors, and the wider community remain connected to our work.
Main Responsibilities:
Content creation & digital engagement
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Work with the Campaigns & Marketing Manager to create and implement a digital marketing strategy with the aim of increasing our contactable audience and improving engagement across our digital channels.
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Plan, create, and publish high-quality content across all digital channels, including social media, website, and email marketing.
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Build relationships across the Charity and Hospitals, proactively gathering stories, case studies, and visual content.
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Develop engaging social media campaigns, ensuring content is tailored to different audiences and platforms.
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Manage paid digital advertising (Facebook ads, Google ads) to increase engagement and fundraising outcomes.
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Capture and edit video and photography content for digital storytelling.
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Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with brand guidelines.
Social media & website management
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Oversee the charity’s social media presence, responding to comments, messages, and engaging with supporters.
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Analyse performance metrics, using insights to refine content strategies.
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Regularly update website content, ensuring it is engaging and relevant.
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Implement SEO best practices to optimise web content.
Supporter engagement & digital growth
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Work with fundraising teams to develop and deliver digital supporter journeys.
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Identify opportunities for supporter-led content.
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Work closely with the Communications & Publications Officer to ensure digital content supports broader comms objectives.
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Provide training and guidance to colleagues on best practices for digital content creation and engagement.
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Where needed, help manage Communications & Publications Officer responsibilities during periods of annual leave.
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Experience managing social media channels for an organisation, including content creation and analytics.
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Experience (or interest in) working within the Charity Sector and an understanding of the principles of the donor pipeline and donor/supporter engagement.
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Experience creating and editing multimedia content (video, photography, graphics).
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Strong copywriting skills for digital platforms, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
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Knowledge of SEO, social media algorithms, and best practices.
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Experience using content management systems (WordPress).
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Familiarity with digital advertising and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp).
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Experience using data analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights).
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Experience using CRM or supporter databases (Beacon preferred).
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Creative thinker with a strong visual storytelling ability.
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Experience of using Canva and/or Adobe Suite.
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Ability to work to brand guidelines, producing aesthetically pleasing collateral and marketing materials.
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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Proactive and outgoing, with a willingness to seek out stories and content opportunities.
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Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content.
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Attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and consistent content.
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A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We need your powerful diary, email and organisation skills to help ensure our Director and Our Movement makes the impact we need. Your administrative skills will release more life into our movement.
We need you to make the most of Office365 and provide support with
· Diary and email management for the director (40%)
· Meeting support (30%)
· Task management support (30%)
Our director has a neurological condition (Dyspraxia) so experience of supporting neurological workers is helpful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven individual to join our Fundraising Team as the Community Fundraiser. You will lead, plan, cost and deliver an exciting and varied community fundraising programme to grow income and a strong return on investment. You will need to work closely with the Director of Fundraising to shape the plans and resources required for the future.
The post holder will require a good knowledge of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire patients, visitors, hospital staff and the local community to choose Southampton Hospitals Charity as their preferred charity.
Main Responsibilities:
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To develop, support the delivery of and evaluate a strategic supporter journey and stewardship journey across the community fundraising programme focused on generating net return and supporter retention.
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To create and increase awareness of fundraising for Southampton Hospitals Charity across all University Hospital Southampton sites working closely with the Marketing and Communications team
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To foster effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders including consultants, doctors, nurses, care group managers etc
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To ensure visibility of fundraising materials including poster sites and leaflet holders in the hospitals, community etc and ensure they are kept up to date and relevant
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To be proactive in seeking out new fundraising opportunities, relationships, and networks.
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To lead on researching and developing Trust and charity networks to acquire new supporters in the communities served by the UHS Trust based on audience insight and analysis
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To build and maintain relationships with supporters through face to face, telephone, email, and written correspondence with the aim of securing financial and “in kind” support.
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To have an insight led approach to our activities, regularly analysing data and gathering supporter feedback.
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To develop a comprehensive pipeline of fundraising opportunities such as adopted charity of the year for regional shows and events, mayors and golf captains.
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To be the first point of contact for groups and individuals organising community activities to raise money for SHC, motivating and encouraging them to raise as much money as possible.
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To proactively research and identify influential individuals in schools and community groups to build and develop relationships and gather support for key campaigns
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To appropriately support all community fundraising activities- Thank and report on how money is spent and provide high levels of supporter relationship management which will result in long term support.
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To liaise and manage relationships with external suppliers such as 3rd party event organisers, event companies and venues.
Other
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To be responsible for the input and maintenance of the fundraising database (Beacon) and ensure records are kept up to date in a timely, accurate and consistent manner
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Be aware of income and expenditure budgets working to ensure all activity achieves a return on investment of 4:1
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To be aware of the changing external environment to pick up on opportunities and keep abreast of current trends, circumstances or topical issues that will enhance the event or the charity.
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To keep up to date with guidance and best practice from the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Experience of increasing income through successful community, events, corporate or volunteer fundraising programmes or equivalent transferable experience from another sector
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Experience of successful project management including planning and delivering projects within budgets and on time to meet departmental, team and personal objectives and KPIs
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A proven track record of delivering an excellent customer/supporter stewardship experience
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Experience of managing multiple projects and budgets
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Demonstrable experience in using data insight and analysis to inform decision making
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Excellent IT skills including using Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point as well as experience of administering and maintaining dedicated supporter CMS databases
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Knowledge of a Fundraising Database and knowledge of fundraising regulations e.g. GDPR
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to motivate and influence people
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Ability to build personal, meaningful relationships with colleagues, customers, supporters and donors
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Ability to adapt quickly and be solutions focussed
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Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload and work on several priorities at once: ability and willingness to adapt to changing workloads and priorities
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Ability to work as part of team and to use own initiative
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Knowledge and experience of using a CRM database (Beacon)
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Excellent communication skills with an ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and engage with a wide range of audiences
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Good written skills with the ability to communicate with different stakeholders
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Self-driven and results orientated with a positive outlook and clear focus on supporters.
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Willingness to work hard and attend, where necessary commitments outside normal office hours.
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A Full UK driving license and access to a car.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our Database and Insights Officer. This will be our first dedicated database role and will provide the right candidate with a rare opportunity to help configure and oversee the delivery of the Charity’s new CRM.
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining the accuracy and compliance of our Beacon database. You will maintain and enhance our database, clean, process, and import data from various sources, provide database support to colleagues across the organisation. You will be flexible, able to work under pressure and manage a busy and sometimes competing workload.
We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about data as the work we do as a Charity to join our Operations team. This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our income, reach and impact. Working across teams, the database and insights will help shape and guide our key marketing campaigns, fundraising initiatives and impact reporting.
Main Responsibilities:
Responsible for the front end day-to-day management of our CRM system. Maintain data management processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security. Including:
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Beacon (CRM) Management
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Financial reconciliation
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CRM integrations
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Reporting, insight and data selection
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Previous knowledge and experience of using a CRM fundraising database.
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Experience of managing a database system in a complex environment.
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Experience of handling large and complex data sets using sensitive personal information.
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Previous experience of working in an office environment performing similar duties.
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Knowledge of data protection and GDPR.
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
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Good IT skills.
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Excellent administrative, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
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Analytical and strategic approach to problem solving.
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Confident with excellent interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work under pressure, to target and deadline.
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Good team player who is willing to support and help others in the team.
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
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Professional, diplomatic and discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overall job purpose
This is a fundamental role within our North regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer. The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 23 historic churches across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, W. Yorkshire, N. Yorkshire (part), ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.
Key relationships
You will work closely with the Lead Local Community Officer (North), regional and national colleagues, volunteers, community groups and other local stakeholders.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 28th April 2025.
The interviews will take place in Leeds on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provide
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Robust logistics are core to how we can make best use of our resources and funding when moving books in and out of our HQs and to recipient organisations, and how we can ensure that our actions are as sustainable as possible. Within this role you will be planning daily driver routes to ensure that our trip planning is as efficient as possible so that ultimately, we can reach and support more children and families.
A small but significant percentage of our books are gifted directly to schools or drop points via local families. This direct partnership is made possible through our map of donation points.
Within this role you will liaise with all new and existing registrants to ensure they can get the most out of their participation. You will also liaise with donors that wish to use these drop points or schools to ensure they donate books that match our requirements and receive information and support showing them the value of their donation.
In both aspects of this role you will be working at the heart of what is a family as we scale and deepen our impact.
The Children’s Book Project is a national grassroots charity on a mission to end book poverty.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Rethink Mental Illness are hiring a Regional Associate Director to lead our teams and services in the South-East region.
As a leading charity provider of mental health services in England, we’re on a mission to bring about meaningful change: to our health and social care system, to the way society views mental illness, and to people’s lives across the country. Our services keep people living with mental illness safe and well in the community, prevent their needs from escalating, and help them live independently, access the information, support and care they are entitled to, and understand and exercise their rights.
As a Regional Associate Director - South-East, you will: Lead a regional operational team, within our Services Division, who are responsible for delivering safe and high-quality care and support services across the region, which are aligned with our quality and safety standards and meet contractual requirements. This means that services in your region are delivered in line with/exceed budget, all internal and external KPIs, and quality and regulatory standards.
The Services Division lead the delivery and growth of our services and strategic partnerships and alliances. The division is comprised of our four regional teams (north, central, south west and south east) and a separate strategic partnerships and alliances team. The five teams are each led by an Associate Director.
Our regional teams are responsible for all services we deliver in a local area:
- Accommodation services (Including crisis houses, CQC regulated care services, supported housing).
- Community based support (including 121 support, group support, peer support, crisis support, helplines, care navigation, carers, suicide bereavement and employment services).
Other service types may be added as growth and development takes place with the South-East Region:
- Criminal justice support (including prison-based and community-based services)
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and empower teams and other stakeholders across the region.
- Experience as a Senior Manager delivering and leading complex social care/NHS service contracts.
- Experience delivering services which meet internal and external performance indicators and quality standards, including regulatory standards, and ensuring compliance with safety, risk management and safeguarding practices.
- Experience of managing budgets, allocating resources effectively, and improving financial performance and sustainability.
- Understanding of what good quality service delivery looks like and act quickly and decisively to problem solve and drive service improvement by leading cross-directorate teams where required.
- Created plans to develop services and worked as part of a cross-organisational team to develop bids and proposals to grow services whilst having a good understanding of public sector procurement.
Who we are?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with RABI to find their Individual Giving Officer. RABI offers a flexible working environment with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Oxford.
You be primarily responsible for developing, marketing and managing individual giving together with working across other fundraising disciplines. You will be a key member of the fundraising team, producing compelling fundraising communications, stewarding individual donors, including regular donors and gifts in memory. You will ensure that our donors receive excellent care.
The Individual Giving programme will incorporate one-off donations, regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals and in-memory giving. You will do this, with the support of their recently appointed fundraising agency, who you will manage the relationship with week by week.
Key Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day management of the regular giving programme, project managing appeals and overseeing the thanking process for individual donors.
• Create, plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel, compliant, insight-led, supporter-centric campaigns to engage and drive action from new and existing supporters.
• Manage our newly appointed fundraising agency, and in doing so, help deliver an ambitious appeal programme and income target.
• Review and develop operational plans for individual giving (including regular giving, in memory, digital fundraising and appeals) working to achieve agreed targets.
• Communicate and document key performance indicators across individual giving appeals. Ensuring you provide commentary to accompany results reporting, drawing on insights and the wider picture to add context and make recommendations from your learnings.
• Work with the fundraising agency and RABI communications team to produce and edit appropriate collateral.
Person Specification:
• Experience of using direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and develop supporters (e.g. telemarketing).
• Previous direct marketing or transferrable experience. This should include project managing or assisting a project manager to plan and deliver activity and evaluate results.
• Planning, delivering and managing individual giving programmes.
• Delivering donor recruitment and retention projects from initiation to completion.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets from unrestricted donations.
• Presenting confidently to a variety of audiences.
• Building relationships and maximising engagement with donors and supporters.
• Able to create and tailor engaging and emotive copy for a range of different channels.
• A positive and creative approach to work, with the ability to multitask.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £36,361 - £48,199 p/annum
Location: Burford, Oxfordshire / Hybrid – 2 days a week
Closing date: 20th April 2025
Working within our Information Systems directorate means that you are joining a dedicated team of professionals who work together to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information, data and IT services. Although this is a solo role within cyber security, you will collaborate with other colleagues within the to ensure the organisation is doing all it can to remain secure and effective.
Using your expert knowledge for Information Cyber Security, your main responsibilities are to maintain an awareness of current threats and events and advising Blue Cross on the implications as such. You will take the lead on continuing our progress to develop an effective security culture across our technical and non-technical business functions.
The ability to build relationships is key to this role therefore our Information Security team work hybrid where you will be based in our Oxfordshire offices two days per week, with three working from home.
About you
You will have a strong understanding of ISO27001 concepts and methodologies qualified to at least level of Certified in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) (or equivalent) enabling you to hit the ground running and contribute towards our on-going risk management improvements.
We are looking for an analytical thinker with logical reasoning skills and the ability to find solutions in challenging situations. Your ability to communicate and present complex technical information tailored to the needs and interests of others, enables you to gain commitment of all stakeholders to make changes which could have a major and/or lasting impact.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Knowledge of security architecture principles and processes
- Awareness of key relevant legislation including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, Data Privacy Act, Computer Misuse Act
- Knowledge of Windows operating systems
- A basic understanding of foundational networking principles (e.g. IPV4, IPv6, TCIP/IP, DNS)
- Strong technical experience across Firewalls, SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, network devices and IAM systems
- Experience of vulnerability scanning tools/vulnerability management
- Risk assessment and/or problem management experience
- A full driving licence with the ability to travel to remote sites and supplier locations
Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience
- Information Security qualification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or COMPTIA Security+
- Technology security certified qualifications (e.g. Microsoft AWS or Cisco Professional/Associate)
- Experience of working in a third sector/not-for-profit environment
- Demonstrable understanding of Microsoft 365 environment
- Demonstrable understanding of Multi Factor Authentication technologies
Blue Cross Benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pancreatic Cancer Action (PCA) is a pioneering UK charity dedicated to saving lives through early diagnosis, public education, and vigorous advocacy.
Despite pancreatic cancer being one of the most lethal forms of cancer, it currently attracts only 3% of overall cancer research funding. Our mission is to transform these figures and significantly improve survival rates.
Founded in 2010 by a rare pancreatic cancer survivor, our work impacts patients, families, healthcare professionals, and policymakers alike across the UK. As a leading charity in the health and cancer sectors, we are dedicated to taking action to ensure more people are diagnosed early and in time for surgery.
We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive to steer our next phase of growth and deliver strategic impact within the health and cancer sectors.
Chief Executive Officer – Pancreatic Cancer Action
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Lead the fight against pancreatic cancer
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Flexible, remote working options available
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Salary: £60,000 (flexible, with full-time or part-time arrangements)
Key role responsibilities
As our Chief Executive Officer, you will be instrumental in:
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Setting the strategic vision: Direct PCA’s long-term strategy to drive measurable change in symptom awareness, survival rates and improved patient care.
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Enhancing income streams: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, securing grants, corporate partnerships, and major donations to ensure financial sustainability.
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Engaging the health sector: Collaborate with the NHS, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to advocate for earlier diagnosis, improved pancreatic cancer care and higher survival rates.
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Representing the charity: Serve as the public face and spokesperson for PCA, cultivating strategic partnerships and raising awareness across media and stakeholder groups.
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Leading the Team: Inspire and manage a high-performing, inclusive team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
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Ensuring Financial Resilience: Oversee budgeting, risk management, and financial planning to secure PCA’s future.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic, strategic leader with a proven track record in the charity sector. Ideal candidates will have:
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Significant leadership experience (as a CEO, Director, or senior leader within a charity or third sector organisation).
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Robust knowledge of the health sector, ideally with experience working alongside the NHS, healthcare charities, or public health initiatives.
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A strong history of fundraising success, including securing grants, corporate sponsorships, and major gifts.
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A demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive growth and impact.
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Expertise in managing change and transforming organisational practices.
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Excellent communication skills, with confidence in media engagements, public speaking, and advocacy.
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Sound financial acumen and experience in budget oversight and risk management.
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A deep commitment to improving early diagnosis and survival rates for pancreatic cancer.
If you are an experienced Chief Executive seeking a flexible, part-time arrangement, we are open to tailored opportunities that balance leadership excellence with work-life balance.
What we offer
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Salary: up to £60,000 FTE, based on experience
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Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements, including remote working, available for both full-time and part-time roles
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Holidays: 25 days per year (FTE), plus public holidays, employee’s birthday, and closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
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Pension: Employer contribution of 3%
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Inclusive culture: A supportive working environment that values professional development and employee wellbeing
Ready to make a real impact in driving change in the fight against pancreatic cancer? To receive an Information Pack for this role with full details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny with suitable times to speak.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 22nd April.
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.
Closing Date: 30th April
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income within Kent (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery).
Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.
This is a homeworking role and you will be required to regularly travel across Kent to meet supporters and also occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK.
About You
- Experience in relationship and community fundraising or ability to demonstrate transferrable skills.
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management
- Experience in identifying and acquiring new business opportunities.
- Experience in delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care.
- Ability to analyse data and information to make decisions.
- Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets.
- Ability to work remotely and independently and travel across an extensive patch.
Person Specification: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant IT tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional organisational abilities with great attention to detail.
- A passionate advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, with a strong commitment to making a difference.
- A self-starter with a high level of motivation and resilience.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer’s Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.
Contract: Full-time, fixed term contract (Up to 12 months)
Location: Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home
Salary: c.£27,000-£28,000 per annum dependant on experience
Closing date: 30 April 2025 *They will review applications and conduct interviews as they are received and therefore this post may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. For this reason, early applications are advised.
Are you a creative and motivated marketing professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Join Our client and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.
The role:
As a Marketing Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in planning, developing, and delivering engaging marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and sales across their education, publications, and events.
Working closely with the Communications and Marketing Manager, you’ll:
- Create and publish compelling content across social media, email, website, and print.
- Develop integrated campaigns to drive registrations for courses and events, encourage membership sign-ups, and increase sales of publications.
- Work alongside internal teams to align marketing plans with business objectives.
- Analyse campaign performance and apply insights to improve future activity.
- Ensure all marketing outputs are aligned with their brand and best practices.
Skills and experience:
They are looking for someone with:
- Experience in a marketing role, ideally in a membership or education-driven environment.
- A creative mindset, with excellent copywriting and content creation skills.
- Strong digital marketing experience, including social media, email, and website content.
- Confidence in analysing campaign data and using insights to optimise results.
- Understanding of GDPR and PECR compliance.
Experience with CRM and CMS systems, event marketing, and the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.
The person:
They’re looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and creative individual with a passion for marketing. You’ll have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt your writing style for different audiences and platforms.
You’ll thrive in a collaborative team environment, bringing fresh ideas, sharing insights, and working closely with colleagues to achieve shared goals. A flexible and proactive approach is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Their members are at the heart of everything they do, so they’re looking for someone who is committed to a member-focused approach, ensuring their marketing activities deliver real impact for both them and the association. A genuine interest in not-for-profit organisations, the veterinary profession and companion animals would be a real advantage.
About the Organisation
They are is a leading professional membership organisation dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals in the UK and beyond. With a thriving community of over 10,000 members, including vets, veterinary nurses, and students, we are committed to advancing small animal veterinary practice through education, research, and professional development.
They offer:
- Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year, plus bank holidays, and increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days. Additionally, employees receive one extra day for every five years of service.
- Support for hybrid working for their employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and they also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
- Generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support you in fulfilling your role.
- Bupa dental plan to help with dental care costs.
- Enhanced family leave benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family-related leave.
- Life assurance providing cover at three times your annual salary.
- A free legal helpline, offering access to specialist lawyers for advice on a range of legal matters.
- Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, a network of mental health first aiders, enhanced company sick pay, access to private medical insurance after 12 months’ service, occupational health services, and annual flu vaccinations.
- Free onsite parking and a Cycle to Work scheme, offering a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories to support healthy, low-carbon commuting.
- Regular social activities and events for those who wish to get involved!
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on their vacancy page.
By applying for this position, you consent to them holding the information in your CV for six months.
Their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins their belief that they can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions they can all bring. They create inclusive teams aligned to their values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.
Marketing Campaign Executive, Marketing & Content Executive, Digital Marketing & Events Coordinator, Integrated Marketing Executive, Engagement & Marketing Coordinator, Marketing and Communications Executive, Membership Marketing Coordinator, Education & Events Marketing Officer, Marketing & Engagement Officer, Outreach & Marketing Coordinator, etc.
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Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive
We are seeking a Partnerships and Philanthropy Executive to play a vital role in supporting the generation of income from high-audiences, ensuring that the charity can be there to support everyone to get the healthcare they deserve.
Position: Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive
Location: Hybrid with occasional travel to Warwick, London, Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 21st April
Interview: W/C 28th April
The Role
As a Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive, you will play a pivotal role in managing a portfolio of high-value supporters across corporate, philanthropic, and charitable trust income streams. You will support the cultivation and recruitment of supporters to the high-value giving club, while collaborating closely with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Team to develop and deliver impactful, multi-year partnerships that help to provide essential healthcare support.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and develop relationships with a diverse portfolio of philanthropic and corporate supporters, creating bespoke solicitation and stewardship plans.
• Collaborate with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Team to cultivate and steward key relationships, including working with membership teams and arranging visits to funded projects.
• Oversee the cultivation and stewardship of Payroll Giving Partnerships, creating impactful communications and reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with philanthropy teams across member charities.
• Maintain up-to-date donor records on the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) and support reporting requirements.
• Ensure due diligence is completed and gift agreements are in place with the support of the Partnerships & Philanthropy Operations Team.
• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and reporting on portfolio progress.
• Work proactively within the wider fundraising team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.
• Collaborate across the directorate to maximize supporter lifetime value and achieve fundraising goals.
You will be expected to uphold best practices in supporter engagement, ensuring all activities comply with charity law, GDPR, and industry standards, while contributing to the overall success of the team and the charity’s mission.
About You
You will need to be an excellent communicator, both in person and in writing, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and build strong relationships. Your exceptional project management skills enable you to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively, while maintaining a high standard of work.
A true team player, you will thrive in collaborative environments and work well to commissioned briefs, always ensuring goals are met. Passionate and driven, you are committed to delivering results with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
While not essential, an understanding of fundraising, particularly through partnerships and philanthropic relationships, would be an asset, helping you contribute effectively to our fundraising goals.
Benefits Include:
• 10% Employers Pension Contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays as a minimum
• Flexible Working
• 2 hours per week Wellbeing time out for full time staff
• Apprenticeships, training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Rewards
• Plus many more great staff benefits!
Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role, how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
Equality and Diversity
The charity is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities, it serves. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process, and the team will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Partnerships & Fundraising Executive, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Philanthropy & Development Officer, Fundraising Partnerships Officer, Strategic Partnerships Executive,
Corporate Relations Executive, Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts Executive, Development Executive, Relationship Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.
The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.
You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering the South & South East region, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.
You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
- Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
- Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
- Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
- Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
- Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.



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