Corporate partnerships manager jobs

Salary:  £46,993.07 (plus London Weighting of £5,023.71 if applicable)

Location: London Old Street (with flexible hybrid working options)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 per week – we are also open to flexible/part time applicants

Closing date: Friday the 11th of April at 10am

Please note that interviews will be taking place on Wednesday the 16th of April, you must be available to interview on this date if you wish to apply for the role

Do you have a proven track record in strategically leading high/mid-value giving circles or membership programmes? Are you passionate about taking philanthropy fundraising to new heights?

If so, join Shelter as a Senior High Value Programme Manager where you'll have the opportunity to lead our recently established High Value Programme to grow predictable and sustainable income to fuel Shelter’s Fight for Home.

About the role

Shelter’s Philanthropy team has seen significant growth in recent years, and we have recently introduced a dedicated High Value Programme to capitalise on growth at the £3k-£20k level. We are looking for an experienced senior fundraiser to apply their knowledge and specialised skill set in this area to lead on further development of the programme and significantly expand the pipeline of sustainable income to support Shelter’s Fight for Home.

Along the way, you’ll be supported by an experienced, energetic fundraising team and colleagues in front line services, campaigns and finance and meet with service delivery and advocacy colleagues to learn more about Shelter’s work, so that you’re truly immersed and able to inspire donors to give.

About you

To succeed, you’ll have demonstrated experience leading high-/mid-value giving programmes and/or membership programmes, and also in complex project management and developing compelling propositions and appeals for philanthropists.

You will be a natural ‘go getter’ and ambitious, determined and happy to go the extra mile to provide first-class stewardship and win new support. You will be comfortable working independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment with high expectations of work quality and output, and adept at managing your workload and making informed decisions regarding your supporters and projects.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The High Value Partnerships department is crucial to achieving Shelter’s charitable mission, raising over £30 million a year through relationship-based fundraising with high-net-worth individuals, legacy pledgers, trusts and major businesses. Support from individual philanthropists is vital to our work, the team works directly with high-net-worth individuals to raise new and uplifted major donor income to help power Shelter’s work.

We also provide tailored supporter journeys for all our major donor supporters, to connect them to the cause and recognise their impact and value, we have ambitious plans to significantly grow income to over £4 million a year. The team is looking for a proactive senior level philanthropy manager to apply their acquired skill and knowledge in this field and play a pivotal role in our success.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include responses to the ‘About You’ points in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We work together to achieve our shared purpose
• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Development officer at World Physiotherapy 

Location: hybrid, London or home-based 

Salary: £30,000 per annum 

Contract: Fixed-term (May 2025-April 2026) 

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week 

Application Deadline: 11/04/2025 

About World Physiotherapy: World Physiotherapy is a leading international professional association and UK Registered Charity. Founded in 1951, we represent the global physiotherapy profession and are dedicated to advancing our profession, advocating for universal access to improve health and wellbeing. 

The role: We seek a dynamic development officer to join our team. This role is key to enhancing our funding base and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our development programs. The successful candidate will focus on securing funds through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and donations to support our strategic initiatives and expand our global impact. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the head of programmes and development to identify and develop new project ideas and impactful initiatives. 

• Conduct research to identify potential funding sources and develop a tailored roster of donors. 

• Write and submit compelling grant proposals and funding applications, ensuring they align with funder criteria and deadlines. 

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, providing regular updates on project progress and impact. 

• Develop strategies for donor retention and growth, including targeted campaigns to attract and retain corporate sponsors and high-net-worth individuals. 

• Work closely with the communications team to ensure cohesive messaging across proposals, campaigns, and public communications. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field. 

• 3 to 5 years of experience in fundraising or development roles, with a proven track record of securing funding. 

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, proficiency in English (additional languages desirable). 

• Experience with CRM software and fundraising platforms is advantageous. 

• Must be able to work independently and take initiative, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. 

• Should be personable, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

What we offer: 

• A vibrant, international work environment committed to global health improvement. 

• The opportunity to make a significant impact in advancing physiotherapy standards worldwide. 

• A competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid/remote work arrangement. 

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV (maximum of 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) detailing their suitability for the role. Applications must be received by 11/04/2025. 

World Physiotherapy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our diverse membership. We adhere to best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment process. 

Join us and contribute to a connected global community dedicated to health and well-being through physiotherapy! 

Event Assistant, Tommy’s & LLHM

Location: London, Hybrid
Hours: Full time/35 hours per week 
Contract type: Permanent 
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per year + bank holidays 

Job Summary

We are seeking an Event Assistant to support both the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) event side and Tommy’s side (affectionately nicknamed Team Tommy’s). This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team and gain fantastic experience in both the charity and events industry at one of the UK's leading mass participation events, which is owned and operated by Tommy's.

For the LLHM Team, the main purpose of this role is to provide first-class customer service and support to the 20,000+ runners taking part in the Half Marathon, as the event continues to grow in size year on year. This will involve managing the helpdesk email and phone line, ensuring runners are accurately registered and answering any queries they may have.

For Team Tommy’s, the main purpose of this role is to support the Tommy’s team of 3,000+ runners in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. The role is responsible for being the main point of contact for the runners and ensuring they have the best experience possible running the LLHM and fundraising for Tommy’s through our support inbox and phone line. The aim is to deliver the ambitious team fundraising target of over £1,800,000 for LLHM 2026 and more in the following years. This role will also support the development of the Team Tommy’s LLHM Corporate Challenge, a product that recruits a team of corporate runners to take part in the LLHM and fundraise for Tommy’s.

We are not necessarily looking for past experience in a similar role, but for transferable skills and personal attributes to deliver excellent customer service and be a good all-rounder with fantastic administration and communication skills. Overall, you should have a passion for the LLHM event and Tommy’s cause.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries.

The Bike Project is fortunate to have a diverse community of supporters including trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners as well as many committed members of the public who donate their bikes, time and money to the charity and buy bikes from us too. Our supporters are our lifeblood and we are keen to grow this community and ensure they are well looked-after, kept up to date on our activities and understand the impact of their support. 

This role is key to making this happen. You will head up our brilliant Fundraising & Marketing Team to ensure we take a joined-up approach to supporter acquisition and income generation. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and all members of the team to meet targets, but critically, to ensure we take full advantage of every opportunity to maximise benefit for our bike recipients. This includes oversee the delivery of our retail activity which has recently moved online. This is an exciting opportunity to build on good work done over the past two years.

Being a small charity, we work in an agile manner which allows for creative ideas to flourish and new ideas to be implemented quickly. We hold regular donation sessions from our London and Birmingham workshops, so there is opportunity to see the impact of your work first hand.

As a team member at the Bike Project you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including extended family leave, a standard holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing with each year of service, access to the Reward Hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are also in the process of implementing a pilot for a nine-day fortnight.

We ask that the post holder commits to work at two - three days per week from our office, workshop or attending meetings.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, and global majority candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee or the asylum system. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 14 April 9am.

Interviews planned for 17, 23 & 25 April

Location: Manchester, Newcastle or London (Hybrid working - minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews: 30th April 2025

Are you passionate about using the power of prospect development to make a real impact? Do you have the skills for excellent research, portfolio management, and leading high-performing teams? If so, we would love you to be part of our dynamic team at The King's Trust.

As we approach our 50th anniversary and embark on an exciting new strategy, we’re looking for a Head of Prospect Development to play a pivotal role in shaping our future. Young people are at the heart of everything we do, and this is your chance to drive fundraising performance by leading exceptional prospect development and managing a pipeline of high-value opportunities.

In this role, you’ll lead and inspire our talented prospect development team, working closely with fundraising colleagues across philanthropy and corporate partnerships. Together, you’ll provide high-quality, compliant, and impactful research and portfolio management support that directly contributes to achieving our ambitious goals for young people.

This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger—to empower the next generation and help us make a lasting impact in the lives of young people who are striving for a brighter future.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven expertise in prospect development, research, and portfolio management
• A passion for data-driven strategies and a collaborative, people-focused approach
• A natural leader who can inspire, mentor, and guide a team to success
• A strong understanding of philanthropy and corporate fundraising
• A commitment to creating impactful, compliant, and innovative prospect development strategies

If you're driven by a sense of purpose, excited by the prospect of shaping the future of young people, and eager to contribute to a thriving, ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.

What happens next?  

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

Why do we need a Head of Prospect Development? 

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

Perks for working at The Trust! 

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

Equal Opportunities 

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

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

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

Safeguarding 

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

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

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

Req ID: 3472 

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, and working closely alongside colleagues across Major Gifts, Trusts and Corporates, this is a pivotal new role. It aligns with MSF’s strategic fundraising ambitions and will be crucial to securing increased income from new sources.

In collaboration with key colleagues in the Philanthropy Team, the postholder will define an effective prospect research strategy, which they will be responsible for supporting, streamlining and implementing in order to deliver a strong and sustainable prospect pipeline.

The Prospect Research Officer will play a leading role in identifying new sources of philanthropic support from charitable Trusts/Foundations, companies, and individual major donors, to achieve increased income growth in the Philanthropy Team in support of MSF’s strategic priorities.

They will create and implement effective systems, processes and management tools and embed these new ways of working in the Philanthropy Team. They will also be responsible for providing up to date research and due diligence reports on new and existing donors, in line with MSF policies.

DEPARTMENT: Philanthropy

HOURS: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the London Office

SALARY: Salary: £39,689.92

Internal salary grade: 14.1

Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!

The Legacy and In Memory Manager is responsible for developing and delivering plans to maximise gifts in wills and in memory giving, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the charity whilst providing exceptional levels of supporter care.

This role will oversee the administration of legacies, drive the growth of the charity’s Free Wills programme, steward legacy pledgers, and expand in memory fundraising. The Legacy and In Memory Manager will also ensure supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the charity’s programme, working with the Individual Giving and Development Lead to create impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels.

The post holder will raise awareness of the importance and impact of gifts in wills and in memory giving to a wider audience, both internally and externally, ensuring these vital income streams are embraced at all levels of the organisation.

Dear Candidate,

As Executive Headteacher of Southover Partnership School, I am excited to invite you to apply for the position of Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO). This is an exceptional opportunity to join our school during a period of significant change and development, where we are building on our successes and transforming our future. At Southover Partnership School, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, autism, and other complex needs, receives the tailored care and attention they need to thrive both academically and personally.

We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and innovation. The school is full of energy and ambition, and we are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for our students, with a focus on continuous improvement and development.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the financial stability of the school, while leading the operational systems that support the delivery of our strategic vision. Working closely with our hardworking and forward-thinking SLT, trustees, and staff, you will help shape the future of Southover Partnership School, ensuring we meet the challenges ahead and provide the best possible environment for all in the changing SEND landscape.

We are looking for a strategic, proactive individual who is passionate about making a difference and who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a school that values creativity, hard work, and innovation, we would love to hear from you.

I am looking forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can contribute to the continued success and development of The Southover Partnership School.

Warm regards,
Angela Moore
Executive Headteacher
Southover Partnership School

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This is a new role within the organisation, providing leadership to maintain the operations, finances, and team at the charity, alongside exploring exciting new directions in relation to partnerships and commercial opportunities.

This is a one year cover, with potential to extend.

The Managing Director is a crucial role within the organisation, and will be responsible to the Trustees for the overall leadership, management and strategic development of Fat Macy’s Foundation (including instigating projects and taking opportunities to increase income).

As the external face of the organisation, they will be a strong communicator, raising the profile of the organisation and networking effectively.

Responsible for Fat Macy’s income generation, they will be scanning the horizon for new business opportunities and seizing relevant opportunities to form new partnerships. Equally important will be internal management: developing an effective and efficient organisation.

Structure

The Managing Director reports to and is accountable to the Trustees.

The Managing Director will work in partnership with the Fat Macy’s co-founder and CEO of Fat Macy’s Ltd and will oversee the general management of the charity. They will line manage the senior leadership team at Fat Macy’s Foundation: the Programme and Grants Manager, the Development and Operations Manager and the Training Lead (0.5 FTE).

What you'll do

Organisational leadership

• Provide ongoing leadership, and maintain the vision and strategic direction for Fat Macy’s to achieve its mission of supporting people from homelessness into supported, stable lives. 

• Ensure that Fat Macy’s values continue to underpin all activity, decision-making, and working culture.

• Managing, supporting and coaching a motivated and highly effective Senior Leadership Team which is committed to Fat Macy’s values and vision.

• Working closely with Fat Macy’s Ltd CEO to ensure a unified approach across the Ltd company and charitable foundation.

• Motivate and coach staff, role model behaviour and values and authentically representing Fat Macy’s internally and externally.

• Ensure Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and lived experience are prioritised across all levels of the organisation.

• Champion the Fat Macy’s Advisory Board, ensuring their involvement and lived experience plays a meaningful role across the organisation.

• Supporting/enabling/coaching existing senior leadership team.

Strategy and partnership: making an impact

• Lead clear strategies for Fat Macy’s to ensure it remains a stable and sustainable organisation with clear impact

• Ensure effective delivery of Fat Macy’s strategy, working with the Senior Leadership Team and board. 

• Work closely with Fat Macy’s Ltd to create opportunities for young Londoners living in temporary accommodation

• Advise and guide the Trustees in strategy, policy and good governance

• Source partners, as appropriate, to ensure Fat Macy’s has the best impact for those we support

• Oversee impact measurement and report annually to the board

Income generation, finance, fundraising and budgets

• Maintain and augment the organisation’s financial resources through prudent and productive partnerships, management, fundraising and income generation

• Work with existing and prospected corporate partners to create clear income streams for the charity

• Supervise and oversee the fundraising and resource development for Fat Macy’s

• Oversee the grant programme for housing deposits

• Produce management accounts, annual reports and end of year financials and budgets with accountants

Communication

• Promote Fat Macy’s to the media and the public

• Keep up-to-date with current and future thinking in the areas of homelessness, social enterprise and food-based solutions

• Support the communication of trainee voices and the Fat Macy’s Advisory Board

Management of people

• Provide clear high standards of leadership, management and direction to the senior management team at Fat Macy’s - working closely with the co-founder of Fat Macy’s Ltd.

• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the senior leadership staff: Programme and Grant Manager and Development and Operations Manager, with weekly meetings. 

• Communicate to staff a clear vision for the organisation and a strategic framework for development.

Activities of the business

• Oversee the delivery of the Fat Macy’s Foundation programmes

• Coordinate with the Fat Macy’s Ltd co-founder to oversee the strategy and direction of Fat Macy’s Ltd.

• Ensure fair and efficient decision making on projects and appropriate systems for implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

• Identify, action, deliver and evaluate the opportunities available to develop Fat Macy’s portfolio and impact.

Legal responsibilities and systems 

• Identify, assess and manage risks in line with the risk management framework and policies on risk management and internal control.

• Control and manage health and safety issues within Fat Macy’s by ensuring appropriate responsibilities are communicated, allocated and actioned.

• Oversee the social enterprise’s governance, including sitting on both boards (Fat Macy’s Foundation and Fat Macy’s Ltd).

Governance

• Meet monthly with the Chair to develop board meeting agendas that make effective use of people’s time and skills.

• Ensure Fat Macy’s has robust governance processes in place that evolve as the organisation grows and develops.

• Work closely with the Trustees to ensure that Fat Macy’s has a diverse, skilled and experienced board and support with trustee recruitment and onboarding.

• Provide high quality and timely board papers and information for board meetings.

• Support the Finance Sub Committee to provide effective finance governance to the organisation.

• Ensure effective risk management processes are in place to support good governance.

The ideal persona

• A dynamic and influential leader in the social enterprise, business or charity space

• A strategic thinker, who can think outside the box and create great impact 

• A natural people person, who will enjoy working with people from all walks of life - we are a diverse team and encourage this within Fat Macy’s

• You are organised, hard working and have excellent attention to detail 

• You are a good problem solver, and can set up effective systems and processes 

• You enjoy doing good and supporting people with difficult problems and life challenges

• You believe in the Fat Macy’s values and approach 

• We need team players - you’ll be ambitious but can listen, and work well with others

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field

• You are an experienced strategic thinker, line manager, and a real people person

• You have some background in homelessness, social enterprise, business development, fundraising, and/or corporate partnerships

What we can offer you 

• An incredible learning experience working within an impactful social enterprise that addresses one of the biggest issues facing the UK

• Excellent opportunities for progression within an exciting and growing team

• Opportunities for flexible working

• A whole host of other benefits - staff lunch, discount wine, a day off on your birthday

Key information

• Salary: c. £45,000 dependent on experience.

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working encouraged).

• Location: We’re based at 232 Shoreditch High Street, and would like this role to be in at least 80% of the week. However, we encourage flexible working.

• Start: May/June 2025 onwards.

• As a precondition of employment we’ll need you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide two satisfactory references, one of which should detail your suitability to work with those experiencing homelessness and another to be from your most recent employer.

Founded in 1685, the Royal Dragoon Guards (RDG) is an armoured cavalry regiment based in Warminster, Wiltshire The Regiment has a rich history, with strong historical roots in Ireland and Yorkshire. From the Battle of Waterloo, to firing the first and last shots of the First World War, to landing the first tanks in Normandy on D Day, to operating in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, the Regiment has always played a central role at the heart of the British Army.

We are looking for a talented individual to join the Royal Dragoon Guards as our Head of Engagement and Fundraising. In this pivotal role, you will drive engagement, communications and fundraising activity across the regimental family of around 15,000 soldiers, veterans and their families, with the aim of supporting our regimental mission and enhancing our charitable activities. If you are passionate about communications and fundraising, and dedicated to serving our regimental family, we want you on our team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regimental Secretary, you will be responsible for designing and delivering engagement, communications and fundraising strategies that resonate with serving soldiers and officers, veterans and their families, as well as with external supporters such as corporate partners, trusts, and the general public. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering strong relationships and generating income for the Regimental Charity, ensuring we meet the core objectives of our Regiment.

Key Accountabilities

•  Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan tailored to our regimental family and supporters.
• Develop and use multiple communications channels including website, social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), digital newsletters, events, media, and direct communications to increase engagement and awareness.
• Create and execute a robust fundraising plan with a focus on individual giving (including legacies), major donors, trusts, and corporate partnerships.
• Build and nurture strong, systematic relationships with donors and supporters, ensuring ongoing commitment and loyalty.
• Act as the public face of the Regiment, effectively communicating our mission, impact and fundraising needs at public events, conferences, and in media engagements.
• Develop systems, processes, and policies that underpin an efficient fundraising operation, including the implementation and management of a state-of-the-art CRM system for accurate supporter data.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a hands-on, creative and strategic professional with a proven track record in communications, engagement and fundraising, and a strong empathy and affiliation with the work of the British Army. We are a small team, so you need to be able to think strategically but be hands-on in implementation. If you thrive in a military mission-driven environment and are eager to make a tangible difference in supporting our regiment and its legacy, you might be the perfect fit.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to serve at the heart of a distinguished regiment and military charity. Your efforts will fortify engagement within our regiment, while driving the long-term success and sustainability of our charitable endeavours.

Please email applications by clicking the apply button. Applications close 12th May

Are you passionate about strengthening the charity sector and being part of positive change in London communities? Are you dynamic, organised, and a strong communicator who understands volunteering, loves building relationships, thrives on making things happen and is interested in using technology to innovate systems?  If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We're looking for someone to lead our Skilled Volunteering Team and take our programme to the next level.

About Link UP London

Link UP London’s purpose is to build stronger more resilient communities.  We do this by connecting small Social Good Organisations or SGOs (i.e. charities, Community Interest Companies, community groups and social enterprises) with Skilled Volunteers, helping these organisations to address strategic and operational development issues and build capacity and resources to better tackle the multiple challenges facing their communities. Link UP connects these organisations to Skilled Volunteers from a range of professional backgrounds (HR, finance, comms, marketing, legal, data, IT and many more) who have faced many of these strategic and organisational challenges before and want to apply their skills and knowledge to support their community.

We connect skills to SGOs in 3 main ways including:

• Skilled Volunteering Projects: Short-term, structured volunteering engagements
• Social Impact Solutions: Our corporate programme provides structured skills-based employee volunteering opportunities in a range of formats
• Lunch & Learn Sessions: one-hour webinars allow professionals with limited time to share their expertise on topics of relevance to SGO capacity development

Our Skilled Volunteering programme has been a core service of Link UP since its founding in 2016 and is at the heart and soul of our work. We work in all 32 boroughs and the city of London to help organisations to better address poverty, inequality, and marginalisation.  We have ambitious plans to continue to deepen our connections across boroughs, reach even more organisations and volunteers, to build stronger communities by harnessing professional skills for social good.

The new Head of Skilled Volunteering will be instrumental in helping us grow our successful existing Skilled Volunteering programme and take it to the next level reaching more SGOs and skilled volunteers building new partnerships, and deepening relationships and support provided across London.

Role Details

Title: Head of Skilled Volunteering

Time Commitment: Full time role (4 days a week may also be considered)

Format: Hybrid - remote and in-person (at least 2 days in the London office (Battersea) in-person per week and ability to travel to different parts of London regularly for meetings and events)

Salary: £34,500 full time salary

Purpose:  To lead and develop Link UP London’s Skilled Volunteering programme to ensure it achieves its ambitious strategic objectives as a core programme of Link UP London

Report: The Head of Skilled Volunteering will report to the CEO and oversee the existing Skilled Volunteering team including the Skilled Volunteering Manager and Officer

Role Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Oversee the day-to-day work of the Skilled Volunteering team including implementation plan, workflow and target realisation 
• Oversee and build new and reliable promotional avenues to access individuals with relevant skills and charitable organisations looking for support
• Monitor and report on progress against annual targets and strategic priorities
• Review and improve the Skilled Volunteering process
• Manage coordination between Skilled Volunteering Projects and the Social Impact Solutions Corporate Skilled Volunteering programme

Relationship Development and Management

• Maintain and further develop existing relationships across London’s boroughs with partners, charitable organisations, funders, CVSs and others
• Initiate and develop new relationships with relevant organisations that are well positioned to complement and/or support Skilled Volunteering activity
• Attend events in-person and online to further build relationships
• Ensure regular communication through various avenues including mailings, phone calls and in-person meetings
• Lead workshops and trainings about skilled volunteering as required

Programme Development

• Facilitate focus groups with volunteers and organisations
• Develop and oversee a new SGO Advisory Group
• Actively engage with CEO on developing new approaches to using Skilled Volunteering to make a deeper impact within London communities

Communications, Thought Leadership and Events

• Work with the Comms team to ensure promotion is effective and targeted 
• Innovate ways to get the word out to both volunteers and organisations
• Help build our voice as a thought leader in the field of Skilled Volunteering in the UK
• Write blogs and other pieces to share different aspects of Skilled Volunteering
• Coordinate, as needed, with the Events Manager to carry out Skilled Volunteering related events

Systems and Operations

• Actively oversee our CRM and ensure established processes are working efficiently
• Contribute ideas to improve effectiveness of the Skilled Volunteering process
• Continue to review and improve our data collection and analysis system
• Ensure other technology is being used and integrated as needed to support our work
• Identify and lead on implementation of new tech that can support Link UP’s growth and efficiency

Other

• Represent Link UP and our expertise in Skilled Volunteering within the communities that we work and beyond at events and forums and other gatherings (on and offline)
• Contribute to proposal development and funding requests as needed
• Actively engage in the development and growth of Link UP as an organisation

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• 5+ years’ experience with programme management and delivery aimed at creating positive results
• Experience managing people and small teams
• Comprehensive experience with monitoring & evaluation and impact measurements and an interest in developing these further
• A love of working with people, building relationships and experience with relationship management
• A great spoken and written communicator
•  Experience with, and enjoyment of, presenting to groups
• Comprehensive experience with CRM management (e.g. working with Active Campaign, Salesforce or similar platforms)
• Technically savvy with the ability to learn new technology easily
• Detail oriented and highly organised
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver at a high quality
• Ability to pitch in as needed to ensure everything is done to the best of our abilities, as required as part of a small team
• Ability to work well remotely and independently as well as in-person with a team

It is also important to have:

• Experience with and an understanding of organisational development / capacity building in the charity sector
• An understanding of volunteering and Skilled Volunteering in particular
• Knowledge, and some direct experience, with the charity sector
• Understanding of the charity sector including opportunities and challenges faced by small organisations today
• Ability to be in London multiple times a week as needed

Qualities that are a good fit for our team

• Personable / warm / caring / friendly
• Energetic, confident and outgoing
• Good networker / relationship builder
• Hardworking / dedicated / committed
• Entrepreneurial
• Professional

Application Details

Please submit a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) addressing your suitability to this role in relation to the job description and eligibility specifications above

Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 30 April 2025

However please note that applications will be considered as they are received on a rolling basis. 

ABOUT THE WELSH CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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

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

THE ROLE

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

The role will be to:

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

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

Desirable

• The ability to communicate in both Welsh and English

POST CONDITIONS

The postholder will be employed directly by WCIA

Responsible to: WCIA Chief Executive

Salary: £42,237 per annum, pro rata

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

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

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

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

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

YNGHYLCH CANOLFAN MATERION RHYNGWLADOL CYMRU

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

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

CRYNODEB O'R ROL:

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

Y rôl fydd:

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

MANYLEB PERSON

Hanfodol

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

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

Dymunol

• Y gallu i gyfathrebu yn Gymraeg a Saesneg

AMODAU SWYDD

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

Yn gyfrifol i: Prif Weithredwr CMRC

Cyflog: £42,237 y flwyddyn, pro rata

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

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

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

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

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

The Head of Business Development works closely with the CEO and has responsibility for all aspects of the development of BLCF’s business interests including long-term income growth, philanthropy, partnerships, communication and new business initiatives. They will nurture and grow the Foundation’s long-term growth income, secure funding for new initiatives and develop and deliver our CSR and social value work, extending the reach of our services to increase our revenue through the excellent communication of our business and strategic aims. Their duties will include identifying leads, pitching companies, NFP, government offices and local authorities, building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing businesses and suppliers, whilst responsible for the overall strategic management and programme development of a portfolio of partnerships. They operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team (incl CEO and Head of Impact) they will contribute to strategic development and delivery of the foundations Strategic Plan, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Work with the CEO and Head of Impact to develop plans and strategies to ensure quality services are delivered that meet organisational objectives and charitable articles to the highest standards. 

As part of the Senior Leadership team, work with, advise, contribute, and respond to the CEO and Head of Impact and the partnership they create to ensure they are deliverable and adequately resourced and costed and deliverable.  

Work with the CEO to set and implement Strategic Plan Delivery Plan targets and objectives and budgets to deliver them. Ensuring information is cascaded to all staff in their area and that staff connect to the Strategic Plan though their own workplans.

Core Role Delivery

Work with the CEO and under their direction to identify, develop and deliver new partnerships and to increase revenue and business growth that support the Foundations long term sustainability and long-term income targets. Basing new work on evidence of need as identified by the Head of Impact . This includes but not exclusively development of new flowthrough opportunities, endowment partners, legacy, corporates, social value and CSR initiatives and all aspects of business growth.  
Provide support and advise to potential and existing partners about our work and proactively look to address inequality and fairer access to opportunities the Foundation offers. 

Oversees the team and external contractors tasked with effective communication with our corporate and business partners to ensure it is a means to drive partnership and business growth.

Staff & Contract Management 

Ensure an appropriate, effective staff, freelance and volunteer structure to deliver the services; recruit and manage staff & volunteers and resources to achieve required service response and quality.

Ensure all staff development and review processes are undertaken including induction, appraisal, and performance, in line with required processes. Resolve performance issues among staff and volunteers engaged in delivering services.

Performance Management

Working under the direction of the CEO develop, agree, and secure agree all partnership agreements and MOU that support the emerging partnerships and ensure they are in line with the Donor Care Plan specifications.  

Working with the CEO and Finance, oversee and monitor all contract and partnership agreement terms with regards to agreed milestones and cashflow of fees and funds; anticipate problem areas and lead as necessary on mitigating action and ensure deliver of agreed targets.

Work to the Head of Impact to inform monitoring reports as required to ensure clear and transparent delivery of agree contracts.  

Ensure appropriate levels of training are maintained and a good working understanding of the policies and procedures of the Foundation. 

Contribute to the Quality Accreditation process to ensure highest standard of the foundation are achieved.

Relationship Management

Under the direction of the CEO develop and maintain proactive, collaborative and effective strategic relationships with corporate partners, commissioners, contract managers, business partners and funders to maximise the charity’s influence and ability to deliver quality services and grow it income and funding.  

Manage the Bedfordshire & Luton Funder Network to maximise opportunities for support, collaboration, and information sharing. 

Representing the Organisation

Maintain an excellent understanding of business and charity sector issues to better inform our work, ensuring information is cascaded to wider members of the team. 

Represent the Foundation at Regional and National events. 

Proactively develop and maintain an appropriate network of contacts in the grant making and business sectors. 

Represent BLCF positively, working closely with the CEO promoting its current work and future development opportunities.

Provide proactive support to the CEO with other initiatives, where required.

Experience

Significant and demonstrable experience of partnership working and income generation and growth with a wide range of businesses, funders, Trusts, Local Authorities and the VCSE.   

Clear understanding of the wider voluntary and charity sector (D).

Experience of working on delivery and negotiation of complex contracts and partnership agreements and range of successful funding applications to local and national funding initiatives.  

Considerable experience of developing business initiatives to drive successful organisations in line with Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) priorities. 

Experience in management and delivery of excellent communication campaigns, tools and teams (D). 

Understanding of need in the Bedfordshire County (D). 

Skills & Abilities

Excellent personnel and communication skills and able to work effectively within a team and with external partners and business contacts. 

Excellent skill in processing information accurately and write succinct reports and agreements that’s show clear strategic alignments between partners and BLCF.  

Excellent networking skills able to establish good interpersonal relationships, rapport, and credibility with a wide range of people including business leaders, local and national government officials, Trustees, advisors, donors and wider stakeholders.  

A self-starter, able to act on own initiative and to organise, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.  

Demonstratable ability to work effectively under pressure and to demonstrate a professional approach in any situation.  

Fully computer literate including Word, Excel, Power Point and use of databases.  

Excellent knowledge of marketing communication and messaging methods and approaches to meet needs of target audiences.

Equality Issues

Able to demonstrate how diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) can be made integral to their work and its delivery.

Some knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation relating to the charity sector.

Personal Attributes

Committed to excellent communication and the provision of high-quality services to a relevant range of partners.  

Ambitious, energetic and with an outward focus with a strong business mindset and experienced network of contacts. 

Highly motivated, with an enthusiasm and determination to build the resources available to grow the financial sustainability of BLCF through excellent business and income growth.  

Strong commitment to the philanthropic values of the Community Foundation. 

Education & Training

Educated to degree level or equivalent or with work and personal relevant experience.

Other Requirements

Able to work evenings and weekends as necessary. 

Ability to access and work across all the county of Bedfordshire or other geographical areas as dictated by our funding streams, when necessary. To ensure we meet the business and operational requirements of the organisation. 

Current driving license and access to a vehicle or transport.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to join our Fundraising & Engagement Team and help raise vital funds for children with cancer. You don’t need previous fundraising experience—just strong organisational skills, creativity, a talent for building relationships, and a genuine passion for making a difference and raising money for charitable causes. 

In this varied role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, care for our amazing supporters, and assist with individual, community, and corporate fundraising activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple fundraising areas, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the team’s work through excellent administrative and project support. 

This is a hugely rewarding opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into the charity or fundraising sector, or to build on existing experience. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you! 

Who are we looking for? 

To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about fundraising and demonstrate key qualities that will help you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A keen interest in fundraising with a willingness to learn and develop as a professional fundraiser (and if the opportunity arose, a willingness to study for a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship over 13 months)

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide excellent supporter care and build relationships. 

• A positive, enthusiastic and results-driven attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team. 

• IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.

Location: Home-based, ideally located in London or within a short commutable distance. Regular travel to the London office is a key requirement of the role, with occasional national travel also expected. 

Interviews: 20 May 2025 (London Office)

Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.  

Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.