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The Philanthropy team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing donations from individual major donors, grant-making trusts and foundations. The role of Philanthropy Officer is key to the success of the Philanthropy team, working closely with other team members and stakeholders across ARUK.
At the heart of the Philanthropy team is our desire to help our supporters change the world, in a way that is meaningful and exciting to them.
We work with a growing portfolio of individual donors and charitable trusts, getting to know them - through meetings, events, lab tours, reporting on the impact of their donations and regular touchpoints - so that we can match their philanthropic goals to our research initiatives. We work hard to provide bespoke stewardship, build relationships, and impart scientific information to promote ARUK and give donors the best possible experience of working with us.
By nurturing these relationships, we gain long-term meaningful support from donors and their networks, and as a result can secure significant donations which range all the way up to eight figures.
We are looking for an articulate, proactive and people-orientated individual to join our highly successful team. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills, a high degree of emotional intelligence, and will be an ambitious self-starter.
We are seeking someone who understands the importance of investing in dementia research and can convey that with passion to our supporters. In return, we can offer an exciting, supportive working environment and the opportunity to join a small major gifts team that punches well above its weight.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Relationship building and income generation
· Build relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective major donors and charitable trusts, gauging their level of interest in our work, providing them with opportunities to engage with ARUK, and encouraging them to invest in our research.
· Develop an engagement plan for each relationship, taking full ownership and moving each donor / trust forward through qualification, solicitation and stewardship.
· Fundraise for different aspects of ARUK’s work, including key research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance.
· Think ambitiously and creatively in producing compelling and persuasive written communications for donors, including letters, proposals, applications and progress reports.
· Solicit donors for gifts at face-to-face meetings, where appropriate.
· Provide an exceptional level of stewardship to donors, ensuring they are thanked and updated and that their relationship with ARUK grows in depth and value.
· Think innovatively and support the team’s goal to embed the use of digital in our work.
· Work with senior volunteers and senior staff, where appropriate, empowering them to open their networks and ask for support.
· Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in the Science Communications, Media and Engagement, Research and Finance teams.
CRM
· Ensure donor records are kept up-to-date through daily use of Salesforce.
· Use Salesforce to track income and activity, and as a planning tool.
Events
· Support the Donor Relations Manager in planning bespoke events / lab tours for our supporters, by providing guest lists, communicating with invitees and updating Salesforce records.
· Represent ARUK at Philanthropy team events, and at other ARUK events where major donors or the representatives of charitable trusts may be attending.
What we are looking for:
· Experience gained working in a major gift fundraising or client relationship management role
· Demonstrable experience of developing long-term / strategic relationships
· Demonstrable experience of developing / influencing relationships through face-to-face conversations
· Demonstrable experience of working effectively without close supervision
· Ability to communicate with, and enthuse, a wide variety of people in a compelling, professional manner
· Exceptional listening skills
· Strong writing skills with the ability to write persuasively for a range of audiences
· Ability to absorb and process new information quickly
· Ability to grasp complex scientific concepts to a reasonable level (ie. well-informed lay person)
· Ability to plan, prioritise and set goals, and to follow through each piece of work to completion
· Ability to work collaboratively and see the bigger organisational picture
· An understanding of the principles of major gifts fundraising
· Excellent IT skills, including strong working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
· High levels of emotional intelligence
· Genuine interest in people
· Curious and creative, enjoys investigating and solving problems
· Driven and highly proactive - adept at spotting opportunities and maximizing them
· Feels strongly that dementia research is valuable and vital
· Confident and personable
· Diplomatic and discreet; has integrity
· Belief in the importance of striving for excellence
· Flexible approach, with willingness to undertake occasional evening work
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 11th May 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Join our team as a Communications Manager where you will be the voice of MSI UK!
Our Digital, Marketing and Communications team is expanding! We are looking for a passionate and pro-choice communications manager to join our team and support people accessing reproductive healthcare services in the UK.
�� Location: Hybrid (expectation to travel for team days/as business requires)
⌚ Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
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- Starting from £42,213.23 - £46,434.55 for base locations outside of London, dependant on experience and location
- Starting from £46,434.55 - £51,078.01 for base locations inside of London, dependent on experience and location
Role Overview:
As our Communications Manager, you will take the lead on internal and external communication activities, leading brand awareness strategic projects. You will work with departments across the organisation to share our work to improve access to reproductive healthcare and rights.
If you have a good understanding of issues affecting access to reproductive healthcare in the UK and are passionate about supporting people to access essential abortion, vasectomy and contraception care, we want to hear from you!
What can we offer you?
- �������� Competitive family friendly benefits to support your family and working life
- �� Market leading Aviva pension provider up to 5% employer contribution
- �� Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday and long service recognition rewards programme
- �� Perks and discounts at over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through the Blue Light Card
In addition to the perks outlined above, there are many more benefits alongside what is written above for you to enjoy. Find out more during your interview!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage internal and external communications activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to foster collaboration and ensure consistent messaging.
- Plan and execute successful communications strategies and plans.
- Act as a brand guardian, working closely with departments and external agencies on key publications (e.g., Safeguarding Report, Quality Accounts).
- Use initiative to drive communication projects forward and define communication strategies.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven track record in communications management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience in developing and executing communication strategies.
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501 - 1000
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.
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We are delighted to be working with Resurgo Trust, a Christian Charity, who are partnering with River Church to deliver the award-winning Spear programme in Ipswich. One of 17 UK centres, Spear Ipswich work with 16-24 years old who face barriers to employment equipping them with the skills and mindset to find work and thrive.
They are now looking for a Centre Manager who can oversee all aspects of the programme coordination and delivery, to ensure it is delivered in line with agreed targets, reporting to Resurgo and the church, whilst providing effective leadership to the Assistant Coaches.
All Spear coaches work face-to-face with young people, having the privilege to invest in their lives, but receive regular training as a group, so you’d be joining a network of many likeminded coaches eager to see young people’s lives radically impacted. You’ll work with and be supported by the River Church locally, and by a Church Partnerships Manager from Resurgo, to ensure the flourishing of the Spear centre, its team and young people, and to ensure the fulfilment of their shared mission in Ipswich.
You will be able to demonstrate
- Your passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
- An enthusiasm for and experience of group and 1-1 coaching and training.
- Creativity, ambition and self-motivation, with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
- Strong leadership with experience of line managing and developing others in a highly support style.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence developing internal and external relationships, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
You will be an active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader. As you would be employed by River Church, with prayer and worship embedded into daily working practices, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.
Closing date: 23rd May 2025
Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
With young people, with organisations, for society.
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We are delighted to be working in partnership with World Vision. As a global Christian humanitarian charity, World Vision is dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice, empowering children, families, and communities to thrive. Through advocacy, emergency relief, and long-term development, they bring hope and transformation where it’s needed most. At the heart of their mission is a deep commitment to demonstrating God’s unconditional love.
We are seeking a two inspiring Philanthropy Managers to join World Vision’s brand-new Integrated Fundraising and Marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow income from their valued donor base while reaching new supporters across the UK. You’ll work collaboratively across teams, share portfolios, and shape smart segmentation strategies to create meaningful, personalised donor experiences. We’re after strategic thinkers with a heart for impact, individuals who can blend innovation, relationship-building, and spiritual maturity to drive change. This is your chance to step into a role where your skills and passion can help unlock extradordinary generosity that will deliver life-changing outcomes for children worldwide.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Significant experience in a major donor fundraising (or other relevant) role.
- Experience in managing 6 figure income portfolios.
- Outstanding networker with strong interpersonal skills.
Come and create real, lasting change on a global scale. Join a passionate, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. At World Vision your work will bring hope, drive progress, and deliver life-changing support to children who need it most, wherever they are in the world. This is your opportunity to make your fundraising skills count where it matters most.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with World Vision’s mission and values.
Location: Home-based with 1 day per week in Milton Keynes office. Regular UK-wide travel requirements to attend donor visits and events
Closing date for applications: 18 May 2025
Please note: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
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Day Care Supervisor Location: Birmingham Salary: £26,325 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Occasional evenings and weekend working outside of the above hours in response to the requirements of the service The Role They are seeking an experienced and compassionate Supervisor Manager to assist in the daily operation and management of their Day Care Services in Birmingham. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high quality, person-centred care and support to service users, in line with regulatory standards and organisational values. Key Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications
An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for this role To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Age Concern Birmingham, please do not hesitate to apply. |
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Pick Recruitment are currently advertising a Face-to-Face Fundraiser – Make a Real Impact with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)!
Location: Various locations across London and the UK
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time positions available
Salary: £14-£16 per hour
Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have the confidence and charisma to inspire people to support life-saving humanitarian work? Join Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser and take the first step toward a meaningful career in the charity sector!
Why This Role?
- Exciting & Rewarding – Every conversation you have could help provide emergency medical care to those in crisis.
- Career Growth – Many of our fundraisers go on to work in senior roles within MSF and the wider charity sector.
- Be Part of a Team – Join a vibrant, passionate community of like-minded individuals working together to create change.
- Develop Valuable Skills – Gain experience in communication, persuasion, and public engagement—essential skills for a career in NGOs, advocacy and fundraising.
Your Role:
As a Face-to-Face Fundraiser, you’ll be engaging with people in high streets, shopping centres and events, inspiring them to become long-term supporters of MSF’s crucial medical work. You’ll be trained to confidently share MSF’s mission and work, helping raise vital funds for people affected by conflict, natural disasters and disease outbreaks worldwide.
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for humanitarian causes and global health issues
- Confidence and excellent communication skills
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Resilience and motivation to achieve fundraising targets
- Previous fundraising or sales experience is a bonus (but not essential!)
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- Career progression opportunities within MSF and the charity sector
- A fun and inspiring work environment
- The knowledge that your work directly helps save lives around the world
Apply Now & Start Your Journey in the Charity Sector!
If you’re ready to make a real impact and start a career that matters, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us bring vital medical aid to those who need it most.
Together, we save lives. Join MSF as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser today!
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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with the Fircroft Trust, who provide support to people who are living in the community with learning disabilities, autism, and mental wellbeing issues. They are searching for a Fundraising Manager (Trusts) to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing sustainable funding for their vital work. This role will focus primarily on trusts and foundations.
As Fundraising Manager, you will lead on trust and foundation fundraising, securing major grants to meet the annual target. You will identify, research, and write compelling applications to new and existing trust and foundation donors. You will build and maintain strong relationships with funders, ensuring effective stewardship and reporting. Working closely with the CEO and trustees, you will develop and implement the charity's fundraising strategy. You will also work with local media to raise awareness of the charity and its impact and represent the charity at events, networking opportunities, and public engagements.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
• Proven trusts and foundations fundraising experience with a successful track record of securing significant grants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills-able to craft persuasive funding proposals and reports.
• Ability to work confidently with a wide range of people, including trustees, funders, local media, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on dominic.via the apply button.
Salary: £44,000 pro rata
Permanent, Part-time (24 hours)
Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working considered)
Deadline - 30th April at 9am
Application process - CV and Cover Letter
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.
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Senior Carer / Care Co-Ordinator Location: Birmingham Salary: £25,500 per annum At Jubilee Citizens UK, they believe in putting care at the heart of the community. They are passionate about empowering older adults and vulnerable individuals to live with dignity, independence, and joy. If you are an experienced carer with a heart for leadership and a passion for making lives better — they want to hear from you. The Role As a Senior Carer / Care Co-Ordinator, you’ll be more than a care professional. You’ll be a trusted leader, a mentor to your team, and a vital part of ensuring their clients receive the quality, compassionate support they deserve. You’ll help run and improve a dynamic Domiciliary Care service, working alongside the Registered Manager to inspire and guide staff and ensure care is delivered with excellence. Key Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications
An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for this role To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Age Concern Birmingham, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. |
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We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our Fundraising Officer.
The postholder will be responsible for delivering voluntary income targets by securing gifts from individuals (including major donors and legators) and corporates.
You will be a results-driven, highly organised team player who has experience in successfully researching opportunities for income generation, developing proposals and engagement activities across a range of sources, and cultivating supporters with the flexibility to respond to changing fundraising trends.
Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.
Closing date: 30/04/2025 (11:59pm)
Interviews: 14/05/2025
CVs will not be accepted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced Grants Commissioning Manager to join our Grants & Commissioning Team based in Portsmouth. The Commissioning Manager will support the Head of Commissioned Grants with all elements of the commissioning cycle including understanding need, designing projects, performance management of delivery and reporting of impact as well as providing and developing commissioning and project support, in line with RNRMC’s commissioning and partnership funding model.The role will work with internal and external stakeholders regarding the performance of grants programmes to ensure quality, evidenced outputs, and value for money of projects.
In addition, you may be asked to line manage team members, taking responsibility for actively and proactively supporting them to achieve in their post.
About the RNRMC
RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.
Experience and Background
You will be an experienced commissioning manager with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be diplomatic and approachable with a strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing. You will possess excellent problem-solving skills and judgement alongside a meticulous, accurate and disciplined approach to work. You will demonstrate good organisational skills and be able to prioritise a varied and busy workload and deliver to deadlines.
You will have strong people management skills and experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders and will inspire confidence, provide credible leadership, build and maintain relationships plus motivate and drive towards delivery of change at pace.
You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, be able to think strategically to resolve problems and make recommendations and present options for approval.
Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.
Hours of Work
Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.
We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.
Salary
The salary range for the post is between £ 38,000 to £ 45,000 per annum, according to skills and experience.
Benefits
30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Hybrid working – 60% in office and 40% home working
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)
Closing Date: 12:00noon on 15/05/2025
Interview Date: As applications received
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the advertising period and RNRMC reserve the right to close the vacancy early and make an appointment at any stage of the application process. Applicants may be asked to attend an on-line Application Discussion prior to the closing date to aid in the shortlisting process. This will be held via Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Parkinson’s UK is a dedicated charity focused on making a significant impact on the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s. Through our comprehensive research, support services, and advocacy, we strive to improve the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s and their families. Our Major Gifts Department plays a pivotal role in ensuring we have the resources to continue our vital work.
About the role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Trusts Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in fostering relationships with trust funders, crafting compelling proposals and reports, and uncovering new opportunities to support our mission. Your efforts will directly contribute to maximising lifetime support for our charity from key stakeholders.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of trust funders, enhancing their engagement with our cause
- Generate high-quality proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders, securing significant gifts and expanding the long-term value of your portfolio
- Lead innovative strategies to work with the Parkinson’s community, improving our fundraising approaches.
- Spearhead the trust donor experience strategies, including creating bespoke content and organising targeted events.
- Implement a new mid-value trust fundraising strategy in collaboration with your fellow senior officer.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience of leading successful five figure fundraising from major trusts and foundations.
- Demonstrable expertise in the requirements of trusts fundraising, e.g. bid-writing, budgeting, activity and outcomes reporting
- Understanding of the needs of the Parkinson’s community and strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
- Strong team-working ability including to lead internal project teams towards clear goals.
- Experience of operating collaboratively and productively in a digital workplace, including using a fundraising database and online funding research tools. .
- Ability to analyse, organise and present written and numerical reporting data, with excellent writing skills.
Why Join Us?
This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s. You will be part of a supportive team, working towards a common goal in a rewarding environment. This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held in person on Tuesday 20 May at our London Office.
We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
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Product Marketing Manager
Remote (UK-based) | Full-time | Flexible working | Competitive salary + excellent benefits
You would be part of an innovative organisation working to support teachers and improve pupils’ access to quality education.
Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We’re a national not-for-profit working in partnership with teachers to create the highest-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups.
Our culture has been independently recognised through:
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Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)
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Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact
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Excited by the challenge of bringing innovative education products to life through strategic marketing? Oak National Academy is looking for a Product Marketing Manager to lead marketing and communications that drive user growth and engagement.
You’ll plan and deliver targeted campaigns, build partnerships that strengthen engagement, and create tailored content that helps teachers and school leaders get the most from Oak. You’ll also contribute to in-product messaging and improvements that deepen user engagement.
This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who understands what drives adoption, loves working across teams, and is motivated by meaningful impact in schools.
What you'll be doing
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Manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of marketing and School Support campaigns and communications that drive the growth of users on Oak.
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Build and manage important partnerships to improve how we attract, support and retain teachers on Oak’s products.
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Develop tailored marketing content and in-product developments to engage and build advocacy amongst teachers and school leaders.
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As a member of the Oak Team, contribute to the planning and culture of the organisation.
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Work in cross-functional and product oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required.
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Deputise for the Lead Product Marketing Manager and Support and take on other general responsibilities as required.
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Hours: 36 hours per week (if full-time – flexible arrangements will be considered. Our core working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, to allow effective collaboration time with colleagues).
Line management responsibility: There is the potential for this role to involve line management responsibility
Budget responsibility: None
Key external relationships: Suppliers and our curriculum partners
DBS: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
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What We’re Looking For
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5+ years experience in product marketing.
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Proven success in collecting, analysing and using qualitative and quantitative data to inform continuous improvement.
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Extensive knowledge of supporting a product’s users and driving growth.
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Proven success in managing stakeholders and working collaboratively with others.
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25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)
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Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year
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11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution)
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A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off
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Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred
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Termly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun
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A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust
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Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here
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Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
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Closing date: We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early
If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life’s best work, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Manager - Technical - NGO sector
Are you a technically strong Finance Manager with experience working with auditors and have strong UK Charity SORP experience?
Charity People are working with a £23million turnover NGO, reporting to the Financial Controller.
This is a newly created role, where you are required to come to London twice a week. Working very closely with a forward-thinking Financial Controller and non-finance teams, you will have responsibility for managing the UK Audit, UK banking, empowering and managing the Staff Accountant based in the USA and working closely with budget holders.
Candidates applying for this role, must have very strong technical skills and should be able to reconcile both UK and US entities.
Salary: £59,220 - £65,128 per annum coming to the clients office based in Central London
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Some days you will be required to work late due to the Financial Controller being based in the USA. Client is very flexible as long as the hours are covered.
Location: 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office - Central London
This is an exciting time to join this growing organisation and bring your skills and knowledge. Candidates with strong technical skills working within the NGO sector who are Qualified by Experience (QBE) or active studiers are encouraged to apply.
Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of UK and US general ledger accounts
- Lead and project manage the completion of UK annual audit and Annual Report production in accordance with UK Charity SORP
- Manage UK Banking relationship and debit / credit card solutions
- Prepare monthly global bank account reconciliations
- Manage and reconcile global receivable accounts
- Supervise Staff Accountant and review their work on global AP processes
- Great attention to detail
- Prepare Investment Account Reconciliations
- Finance lead on quarterly program and grantmaking reconciliation meetings
- Conduct monthly reconciliation with the Development Team
- Support preparation of Budget versus Actual reporting for departmental budgets
- Support on development of financial portion of donor proposals for development
Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or QBE or part qualified candidates with experience working within the NGO sector
- Very strong experience in Charity SORP
- Financial management of charities with commercial subsidiaries and consolidated accounts
- Experience of implementing financial controls
- Managing and empowering a Finance team
- Flexible/adaptable in order to engage with others and to achieve objectives
- Ability to work in a small, fast-paced organization that requires flexibility and a strong sense of initiative
- Ability to successfully manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate financial concepts
and reports to non-financial stakeholders with a customer service orientation
Role will be closing on : Tuesday 6th May, 2025. However, the client may chose to close the role earlier if they have suitable candidates
Interview date: W/C 5th May, 2025 - two stage interview. The appointed candidate will be invited to visit their office based in London and meet the UK based team.
Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Marketing Manager (Digital Fundraising Focus)
Salary: Circa £36,500 - £41,200
Charity: Community based
Hours: 5 days (1FTE) or 4 days (.8FTE) per week (flexible arrangements available)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (London Borough of Brent and homeworking)
As the Marketing Manager you will lead this charity’s individual donor engagement, acquisition, and retention, aligning with fundraising targets. This role is ideal for an experienced Marketing Manager who resonates with their mission. The role focuses on developing digital marketing and donor management systems, providing strategic oversight of external communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Digital Marketing: Develop and implement a ‘test and learn’ digital marketing strategy targeting individual donors. Manage the CRM system for tracking and profiling supporters. Lead digital marketing campaigns, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Wider Marketing: Support broader marketing campaigns, establish media relationships, and promote digital and in-person events. Collaborate across teams to align digital marketing initiatives with organisational goals.
- Donor Engagement: Enhance donor engagement strategies to maximise retention and growth. Develop personalised communication plans and follow-up procedures.
- Content Strategy: Create and implement content strategies that align with their mission and resonate with the target audience. Oversee the development of digital and print materials.
- Performance Metrics: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, using insights to optimise strategies.
Person Specification
- Proven experience in digital marketing and fundraising.
- Planning, organisational, and people skills.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, email marketing (Mailchimp), social media management, and data compliance (GDPR).
- Ability to craft emotionally resonant messaging and manage content calendars.
- Exceptional analytical skills with a track record of using data to drive marketing decisions.
- Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Candidates from outside the non-profit sector are welcome, provided they demonstrate relevant skills and experience
Looking for your next big challenge? Want to see your ideas come to life? This could be it. Apply now.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Accountable to: CEO
Location: Based/Flexible Hybrid working at: 45, The Parade, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3AB
Hours of work: 35 hours a week
Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 dependent on experience
P03 Scale 32-35 – £41,511 – £44,711
Contract type: Permanent following a successfully identified probationary period.
Mission and Values
Voices From Care Cymru exists to improve the lives of care experienced children and young people in Wales, which we achieve by being a national independent voice that provides a national care experienced community.
Our values:
Being Young-Person Led
VFCC core principles are guided by our community of care experienced children & young people. Our Board of Trustees is split between young people/service users and key professionals, The advisory group of Care experienced children and young and staff regularly consult with children and young people on issues that are important to them.
Equality For Everyone in Care
VFCC believe that care experienced children & young people should have the same chances and opportunities as their non-care experienced peers. They should not have to face stigma, discrimination, and barriers in life because of their care experience.
Creating A Care Family
VFCC provides the opportunity for care experienced children & young people to meet, grow, learn and develop long lasting friendships.
Being Aspirational
VFCC wants care experienced children & young people to be everything that they can be. We want to inspire them and nurture their potential.
Celebrating Individuality
VFCC is a unique independent organisation, we recognise and celebrate the individuality and diversity of the children & young people that we work with. We see that the different backgrounds, experiences, and views of care experienced children & young people help us to develop as an organisation and better represent the wider care population.
Purpose of post
By instruction and in partnership with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) the Programme Director will manage and coordinate the operational areas of VFCC based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met. The Programme Director prioritise the target/ objectives. We are looking for an experienced Programme Director to supervise a wide range of programs. You will be responsible for the delivery and overall success of each program. You will supervise teams and inform management on progress and performance.
A successful Programme Director must have a broad knowledge of program management principles. They must have a strategic mindset as well as be able to lead and develop their subordinates.
The goal is to ensure every program will be delivered successfully and add the highest possible value to the organization
Key tasks
- The Programme Director will assist senior management in establishing the development of the organisations long-term business Plan.
- The Programme Director will ensure that the strategic aims and planning of departments budgets/objectives are in conjunction and agreed by the CEO.
- The Programme Director will be responsible for monitoring workflow, ensuring optimal productivity, performance, milestones and deadlines are met across the organization.
- The Programme Director will be responsible for managing the performance and objectives for key staff.
The Programme Director will also be responsible for:
- CRM system – lamplight.
- Fundraising – to support the fundraising strategy and monitor and produce reports.
- Assist SMT in setting goals that promote company growth which will support the strategic objectives of the organisation.
- Oversee daily activity of the team.
- Prepare budgets, schedules, and other organisational reports as needed .
- Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine and manage the need for improvements team workloads to meet goals and deadlines.
- Develop plans to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Improve existing systems and policies
- Promote and enforce safety in the workplace
- Work closely with other departments to promote efficient optimisation.
- Execute plans designed to meet company goals by updating/monitoring policies employees and coaching.
- Updating management with detailed and accurate reports/presentations regarding budgets, and bids
- Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed, read reports prepared by managers to monitor progress.
- Ensure program operations and activities comply to legal guidelines and internal policies.
- Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding policy/procedures and be able to act and make reports as necessary
The VFCC experience:
- To ensure that care experienced children and young people have a positive experience of VFCC.
- To ensure VFCC is a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.
- To ensure young people are signposted to further opportunities to develop their skills and experience.
- To coordinate children and young people’s meaningful involvement/participation with the governance and operations frameworks of the organisation.
Other duties:
- To work within the organisation’s policies and practice guidelines.
- To participate in supervision sessions, staff meetings, managerial meetings, and the team activities.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as may be required by the Chief Executive Officer.
- Deputise with the Influencing Director in the absence of Chief Executive Officer.
- The Programme Director will occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends with the occasional requirement to stay away from home overnight.
