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About the Heart of England Forest
The Heart of England Forest is helping to reverse centuries of woodland decline by creating and conserving a huge broadleaf forest in the heart of the country, a place of enduring natural beauty, protected and secured for generations to come.
We take our mission very seriously; it has never been more important to invest in our natural environment. Our work creating biodiverse habitats that support not just wildlife, but human life, will give us all the best chance of adapting to our changing climate.
The Forest is more than just trees…
It is home to an incredible array of habitats, including new tree planting, mature and ancient woodland, grassland, heathland, farmland, and wetland, that enable animals, plants, and people to thrive. As the Forest grows, eventually covering 30,000 acres (an area the size of 17,000 football pitches), so too will the benefits to both our health and that of the natural world.
About the role
In this role you will be the main support for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, as well as the wider Trustee membership, ensuring smooth and effective governance, as well as providing some support to the Chief Executive and the Chief Financial and Operating Officer.
You will be the main point of contact for our Trustees, this includes co-ordinating Board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and documentation, minuting meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple deadlines. You will have excellent communication skills, keeping the Trustees and Senior Leadership Team up to date with relevant information.
What we offer
- Flexible working to ensure a work-life balance
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Contributory company pension with 4.5% employer contribution
- Health Cash Plan – get cash back on opticians, dentists and more!
- Group Income Protection Scheme – to support you if you get sick
- Employee Assistance Programme – financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
- Access to exclusive discounts from thousands of retailers
- Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
To find out more and how to apply download our candidate pack.
We are creating and conserving a huge broadleaf forest for the benefit of the environment, wildlife and people.


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At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team.
This is a newly created role to support in our growth and commercialisation of our products. We are looking for a commercially minded individual who can lead on income generation for National Services.
We are at an exciting time where we have a mixture of existing offers as well as new products ready to launch, including, Autism Confidence, e-learning and our Careers Education Framework.
We have been working with employers, schools and higher education institutes for several years in the development of our Employ Autism programme, providing training and consultancy for employers and education providers as well as paid work experience for autistic young people.
You'll secure income from employers, providers and partners for our Employability and Training team through our Employ Autism programme, developing and implementing a sales plan to secure new long-term strategic partnerships with nationwide businesses.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Sales, new business and/or experience of maintaining multiple client relationships.
- A demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity to acquire and maximise relationships.
- Good knowledge of the commercial sector and employability/training services.
- Excellent presentation skills to engage a range of internal/external stakeholders.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Head of High Value Relationships will lead major gift fundraising at Independent Age. You will be responsible for developing and delivering an exciting new Major Donor programme from the ground up, building on an established Trusts & Foundations programme to maximise its potential, and leading the Corporate Partnerships team to develop and grow a pipeline of strategic high value partnerships with businesses.
The Head of High Value Relationships will lead their team in creating and implementing a strategy for high-value fundraising. This new strategy will aim to generate substantial income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and businesses.
As a key member of our Leadership Team, the Head of High Value Relationships will work closely with colleagues from across Independent Age to ensure that high value relationships significantly contribute to supporting our mission to improve the lives of older people struggling with their finances.
You should be a seasoned high value fundraiser adept at building productive, influential and long-term relationships with high value donors and have a strong track record of personally securing 6-7 figure gifts, as well as leading teams to deliver this type of result.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age here.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: Sunday 23 March at 11:59pm
Interview Dates: Week commencing 31 March
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.




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Youth Participation Officer
Fitzrovia Youth in Action is looking for an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic person for our Youth Participation Officer role. If you feel like this is you, we would love to hear from you!
The post holder will manage and develop youth-led community projects in which young people develop their leadership and employability skills through becoming actively involved in their community and participating in self-directed community action. The successful candidate will oversee the development and delivery of several youth-led community projects, primarily the organisation of youth-led community events, but might also include elements of other youth-led activities, such as youth action team, health champions and ambassadors.
Typically, this would involve working with groups of around 10 young people in each cohort and support them to deliver their community project over a 12-week period. Examples of projects include youth-led football tournaments, street parties and festivals and peer education activities. This post will be part of the delivery team overseeing self-directed community action projects. The post holder may also support drop-in sessions and other activities aimed at engaging young people and referring them onto the youth-led community action programme.
We are elated to be to offer this part time post and continue the social action work with young people.
You can find the role description and persocal spec below.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more then two sides) explaining your experience and why you are suited.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Centre Sutton is looking for a passionate and creative communicator looking to make a real impact in the community. This is a new role and we are seeking a dynamic Marketing Project Coordinator to join our dedicated team! In this exciting and varied role, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering effective marketing strategies to promote our volunteer-led projects, highlight their impact, and drive volunteer recruitment. You’ll also play a key role in supporting events, fundraising, and providing essential administrative support to the CEO and wider team to ensure the smooth running of our charity. This is a varied and flexible role, where you can bring your skills, enthusiasm and support us to grow our fabulous projects. We will offer you support and the opportunity to develop, therefore you could be a graduate or early in your employment or perhaps a very experienced marketing coordinator looking for a flexible, fun post. If you’re ready to work with an amazing team and help strengthen our community, we’d love to hear from you!
The CV and supporting statement are essential parts of the recruitment process as they are used to decide who will be shortlisted for interview. Please ensure, therefore, that you read the Job Description, Person Specification before submitting your application. The Person Specification which lists the requirements of the post, in terms of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and are the criteria used in deciding who will be called for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Schoolreaders aims to give all primary school children the opportunity to learn to read well, by recruiting volunteers from communities and matching them to local primary schools where they listen to children read on a one-to-one basis. We provide our service free to all partner schools so that every child can benefit. We are the largest in-school literacy charity in the country, supporting over 30,000 children each week in more than 1,500 primary schools.
Role Description:
This leadership role plays a crucial part in overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
Main Duties:
1. Financial Planning and Analysis:
· Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organisational goals
· Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and provide insights to support strategic planning
· To ensure budget holders receive timely management information to control day to day expenditure
· To prepare, monitor and update the 5 year plan
· To prepare the mid year review and re-forecast
2. Financial Reporting and Compliance:
· Prepare timely and accurate monthly management and financial reports
· Prepare timely and accurate annual financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders in line with SORP and GAAP including allocation of costs for restricted funds
· Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including Charity Commission guidelines.
· Review bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
· To report to SMT and Board of Trustees as required
· To work with the CEO to ensure stakeholders are kept informed of key decisions
· Work with the CEO and Fundraising team to monitor forecasts and provide financial oversight
· To advise the charity on statutory and financial reporting requirements in line with SORP requirements
· To prepare Gift Aid Claims
· To assist the CEO with the Annual Return
3. Cash Flow Management:
· Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the organisation's financial stability, preparation of monthly cashflow statement
· Implement & monitor effective financial controls on incoming and outgoing resources
4. Strategic Financial Advice:
· Contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team, and collaborate with the executive team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
· Evaluate the financial implications of new projects and initiatives
· To advise on accounting and taxation implications as required
· To provide financial ad hoc advice as required
5. Team Collaboration:
· Work closely with the Business Support team and external bookkeeping accountants, fostering a high-performance culture
· Monitor finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
· Ensure compliance with the organisations values and support the CEO
6. Risk Management:
· Identify and mitigate financial risks, advising and monitoring robust internal controls
· To ensure the organisation implements robust internal financial controls and procedures in line with current good practice as defined in SORP
· Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and assess their impact on the organisation
· Ensure there are financial policies and procedures in place and adhered to, to cover all financial areas of governance
7. Audit Coordination:
· Liaise with external auditors, coordinating the annual audit process and addressing any audit findings
· To lead and participate in the Audit Committee
8. Donor and Grant Management:
· Manage financial aspects of grants and donations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
· Provide financial information for grant applications and reporting.
· To monitor restricted funds
· To monitor future & multi year pledges
Personal Specification:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the charitable sector.
- Strong knowledge of charity accounting, including SORP.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in financial management software preferably SAGE 50 Cloud and MS Excel.
Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Schoolreaders a great place to work, we offer access to the following employee benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (3 of which must be taken over Christmas) plus an additional paid day off on your birthday and public/bank holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)
- Contributory pension
- Access to a free 24/7 support service providing legal, financial, emotional, and medical advice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Wandsworth Carers' Centre is looking for a dedicated Young Carers Schools Link Worker to strengthen the support available for young carers within schools, raising awareness, and improving access to vital services.Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with schools to identify and support young carers.
- Develop and deliver training sessions for school staff on young carers’ needs.
- Provide one-to-one and group support to young carers, helping them access emotional and practical assistance.
- Collaborate with external agencies to ensure holistic support for young carers and their families.
- Organise awareness campaigns and events within schools.
- Advocate for young carers’ rights and ensure their voices are heard in school policies.
About You
- Experience working with young people
- Experience of working within an educational or support role.-desirable
- Strong understanding of the challenges young carers face.
- Ability to build relationships with schools, young people, and partner agencies.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting young carers.
- A relevant qualification in youth work, social work, or education (desirable).
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Contrubutary pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young carers.
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International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) is a faith-driven organisation with a nearly 200-year history of taking the Good News of Jesus to Jewish people worldwide. We are dedicated to seeing lives transformed through our mission, operating across the UK, USA, and beyond.
We're partnering with IMJP to recruit a strategic and dynamic Director of Finance and Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s operational and financial future.
This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven leader to ensure IMJP’s financial and operational functions support its expanding global vision. You will oversee finance, HR, IT, compliance, and governance, enabling the charity to grow and sustain its impact effectively.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing expert financial oversight and ensuring robust systems are in place to support IMJP’s mission. You will also contribute to the charity’s international growth, particularly as it establishes operations in the USA and the Netherlands.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Provide strategic financial leadership, overseeing budgets, audits, and compliance
- Develop and maintain strong operational frameworks to support growth and efficiency
- Lead and develop a high-performing, mission-driven team
- Ensure HR, governance, and IT systems are fit for purpose and align with best practices
- Partner with the CEO and Board of Trustees to shape long-term strategy and sustainability
If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website, including a CV and supporting statement. Please see the candidate pack for full details.
All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of IMJP. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: 22 April 2025
First stage interviews with IMJP: w/c 6 May 2025
Second stage interviews with IMJP: w/c 12 May 202
Salary: £33,044
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London/Hybrid
Closing date: 4th April
We’re working on a brilliant Corporate Partnerships Senior Executive role with MS Society. MS Society is dedicated to supporting people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). They fund life-changing research, provide practical resources, and offer emotional support.
As Corporate Partnerships Senior Executive, you will be responsible for identifying companies with potential to support the MS Society, working alongside the Corporate Partnership Manager to build strong relationships with corporate partners. This role will have a shared focus on new business and account management, however strong new business skills and a strategic mindset will be essential in supporting the targets for income growth within the team.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience in building a pipeline of corporate donors and supporters
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to craft tailored and mutually beneficial partnerships proposals.
- Excellent relationship management skills – able to develop relationships with company representatives at all levels.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic charity as they search for a new Mass Participation Officer to join their team. This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of mass participation activities, community fundraising initiatives, and supporter engagement strategies.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing community-based events, digital supporter journeys, and stewardship programmes to enhance participation and income generation. The role requires collaboration across teams to ensure effective execution and continuous improvement of fundraising activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and report on third-party challenge events and mass participation activities, ensuring alignment with fundraising objectives.
- Project manage community fundraising initiatives, including DIY fundraising programmes, providing stewardship and performance reporting.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of digital supporter journeys, ensuring effective engagement and retention strategies.
- Lead the development and implementation of supporter communication plans, ensuring a seamless experience across digital and offline channels.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cross-promotion and increased engagement using mass participation techniques and fundraising campaigns.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance supporter experience and maximise fundraising potential.
Person Specification:
- Proven track record of achieving fundraising income and participation targets.
- Experience in planning, managing, and executing mass participation events.
- Skilled in delivering supporter engagement journeys, including digital stewardship strategies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
- Experience working with third-party suppliers and fostering productive relationships.
- Strong ability to gather and analyse participant feedback to inform future improvements.
- Excellent project management, organisation, and planning skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with supporters and stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Confident in leading key initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills, with the ability to create clear and concise briefs.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience working with CRM systems.
What’s on Offer:
- A full-time permanent role in a fantastic organisation.
- A salary of £26,000 for remote working or £29,000 for hybrid working in Central London.
- An opportunity to work with a fantastic nationally recognised organisation.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About The Royal Foundation
The Royal Foundation mobilises leaders, businesses, and individuals to address society’s greatest challenges. Under the leadership of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, our initiatives are driven by world-class research, long-term partnerships, and a commitment to measurable, scalable impact.
Role Purpose
The Royal Foundation is recruiting a Research and Impact Manager for the Homewards programme, which seeks to demonstrate that it is possible to end homelessness and inspire others to replicate effective practice.
The successful candidate will be a champion for evidence-led decision making, committed to generating robust research and evaluation and ensuring the programme is grounded in evidence. This role will ensure we generate high quality, compelling evidence about the effectiveness of interventions tested through the programme and facilitate a culture of learning to improve delivery and maximise impact.
This role will sit within The Royal Foundation’s in-house Research & Impact Team, which provides research and evaluation expertise and delivers key insights across our programmes of work, to help us design and deliver programmes and understand our impact. This role is central to our effort to make The Royal Foundation evidence-led and cutting edge, helping maximise our impact across the range of issues we support.
Role Description and Core Responsibilities
· Scope, commission, and manage evaluation projects to generate actionable evidence for commissioning and service delivery, ensuring effective supplier, project management, and contractor relationships.
· Monitor project progress to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery of high-quality evaluations, meeting objectives and adhering to policies.
· Collate evaluation and programme data for organisation-level impact reports.
· Analyse research data and conduct desk research to support the Homewards programme team in scoping future activities.
· Provide day-to-day support to the Senior Research and Impact Manager in overseeing research and evaluation across the Homewards programme.
· Disseminate evidence effectively through various channels and support the interpretation and application of learnings to a wide range of stakeholders.
· Provide updates for internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and Homewards partners.
· Advise programme partners on research and evaluation design and delivery for action plans.
· Identify and mitigate risks through strong project management.
· Ensure compliance with Market Research Society (MRS) standards and GDPR for data handling.
· Support the Research and Impact team in developing and delivering the research strategy.
· Perform other ad hoc duties as required.
Knowledge, experience, and personal qualities:
The Essentials:
· Minimum 5 years' experience managing research and evaluation projects.
· Strong understanding of evaluation techniques, including expertise in commissioning various evaluation approaches, including process, quantitative impact, and theory-based evaluations.
· Experience in developing procurement materials and briefing external suppliers, managing research commissions, and ensuring quality and compliance with financial and contractual requirements.
· Proven ability to draft research materials, analyse data, and produce high-quality outputs (quantitative and qualitative).
· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from a range of sources.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, skilled in communicating research findings to both internal teams and external audiences, including non-researchers.
· Able to work independently and prioritise own tasks and time, has an excellent eye for detail, and can work collaboratively and effectively with others.
- Optimistic and energetic outlook, keen to maximise the positive change that the Homewards programme can deliver.
- Relationship builder. Adaptable and has a flexible approach to plans, able to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios, seize opportunities and solve problems.
The Desirables:
· Experience of applying systems thinking in evaluation, including using system mapping to understand system change.
· Experience of working as part of a learning network or collaborating with stakeholders to share evidence and enable knowledge exchange.
- Experience of analysing administrative datasets to support programme design and monitor outputs and outcomes.
- Experience of participatory evaluation and working with peer evaluators and those with lived experience.
- Experience of scoping and managing evaluations of communications and public relations campaigns
About Homewards
Homewards is a five-year, locally led programme, launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales in June 2023.
Homewards was inspired by successful projects from across the UK and around the world, all of which had one mission: to prevent and end homelessness. They brought together all sectors of society and started with a focus on specific groups – to understand the help that is needed.
Our Company & Culture:
The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you have the relevant skills and enthusiasm for the role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the skills and experience required for the role by clicking ‘Apply’ now.
Please ensure you submit your application fully to include a cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £33,044
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London/Hybrid
Closing date: Rolling
We’re working on a brilliant Senior Individual Giving Executive role with MS Society. MS Society is dedicated to supporting people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). They fund life-changing research, provide practical resources, and offer emotional support.
The Senior Individual Giving Officer will sit within the Acquisition function in the Individual Giving team, supporting with the planning, coordination and delivery of new and existing acquisition campaigns across a variety of channels, including cash, gaming and regular giving.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience delivering or supporting in the delivery of online and offline direct marketing campaigns.
- Good organisation, prioritisation and workload management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Fundraising Database Manager, a great opportunity for an experienced Database Manager to join a well-known Social Welfare Charity, based in London.
- Contract Length: 18 months
- Salary: £43,739 to £48,000 per annum.
- Days in the Office: Hybrid (2 days per week office-based)
As the Fundraising Database Manager, you will play a key role in building sustainable long-term income for the charity managing two Database Assistants and a Fundraising & Finance Coordinator to deliver a wide range of CRM processes and tasks, income and activity reporting, and data selections.
The Fundraising Database Unit is responsible for recording and reporting on all aspects of the fundraising and marketing programme across the charity. Members of the Unit works closely with all fundraising and marketing teams, particularly Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraising.
The Fundraising Database Manager reports to the Donor Services and Database Manager and is responsible for areas, such as:
- Working alongside the Donor Services and Database Manager to maintain the CRM database. Ensuring it continues to function within agreed parameters, is continually updated and data complies with regulatory requirements.
- Respond to changing requirements, develop new processes and work arounds to the CRM. Ensure processes are efficient, data is captured accurately and in the required format.
- Run selections on a monthly basis, and work closely with third-party service providers to agree data parameters and that they have all necessary information.
- Providing an advisory service across fundraising and marketing departments so they can interpret data correctly when making fundraising selection decisions.
- Design and deliver training for members of the Marketing and Fundraising Department
- Manage, motivate and develop a team, taking responsibility for their strategy, workplans and continuous learning and development.
- Work with colleagues in the Finance and IT Departments to ensure efficient and effective processing of fundraising data for transfer and reconciliation with the Finance system.
- Provide expert advice on donation platforms and ensure data connections are valid. Manage relationship with third party financial suppliers to facilitate accurate processing of financial data.
- Alongside the Donor Services and Database Manager, oversee relationships with third-party suppliers to ensure daily data of all income received and ensure suppliers meet SLA standards.
For this Fundraising Database Manager role, our client is looking for you to have prior experience and knowledge in the areas outlined below:
- Managing a fundraising database, ideally with expert specialised knowledge of AlmsNET or a similar fundraising database.
- Managing processes and policies related to fundraising databases, such as; internal processes, version upgrades and updates, system and process testing.
- Training users in the technical processes and complex procedures that underpin a fundraising CRM.
- Using SQL Server to interrogate, analyse and report on fundraising data thus providing strategic information to fundraising units.
- Proven ability to write reports and think analytically, using complex supporter data sets
- Working knowledge of the regulations that affect fundraising compliance, including the UK GDPR, PECR, Gift Aid, and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Experience of working with a range of donation providers, at including CAF, Direct Debits, Payroll Giving and third-party providers e.g. Just Giving.
- Line management experience with an ability to motivate and develop staff members.
Please note: This is role being recruited on a rolling end date and the position may close before the advertised date. If the role is of interest, please apply as soon as possible.
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We are thrilled to be partnering with Mountbatten Group, who are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Individual Giving Manager (Supporter Lead) to join their dedicated fundraising team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Mountbatten is a renowned hospice charity, delivering exceptional care and unwavering support to individuals and families across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With a compassionate ethos at its core, Mountbatten is known for its close-knit and supportive team, where kindness, expertise, and a deep commitment to the community are central to every aspect of their work.
This is a remarkable opportunity to make a tangible impact. Leading and inspiring a small team, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Fundraising to create and execute innovative fundraising strategies, while expanding key income streams, including regular giving, appeals, the charity's weekly lottery, and gifts in wills.
The ideal candidate will possess:
• A proven track record of success in individual giving fundraising, encompassing legacies, regular giving, lottery schemes, and in memoriam donations.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on kindness and responsiveness in all interactions.
• Creativity and a strategic mindset, with the ability to develop and implement successful fundraising campaigns tailored to diverse audiences via newsletters, social media, website, and supporter collateral.
• Confidence in handling financial data, with strong numerical acumen and the ability to analyse and report on complex information.
• A solid understanding of individual giving fundraising legislation, regulatory codes of practice, and other relevant laws and guidelines.
• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge database, with demonstrable experience in data extraction and analysis.
A persuasive people-person, you will be adept at building, managing, and nurturing relaionships with a variety of stakeholders and suppliers. You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess a flexible approach to working within a dynamic and caring team environment.
Please note: due the nature of the role it may be necessary to work unsocial hours to fulfil this role e.g. attend weekend shows, evening meetings and events. A full UK Driving Licence and use of a car is essential. This is an office-based role, with one day a month on the Isle of Wight. This post is also subject to DBS clearance.
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.
Location: Office based in Southampton and one day per month on the Isle of Wight (expenses paid)
Hours: Part time / Minimum of 22.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly in accordance with the needs of the role which may include weekends, bank holidays and evenings
Closing date for applications: 11 April 2025
However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Your new company
I am working exclusively with a wonderful historic membership organisation with a rich legacy spanning several centuries, located in the heart of central London. The associated charitable trust of this organisation provides grants to support educational research and aids small charities in their field. Both the company and the trust are located in an historic and stunning hall which also serves as a very sought-after venue for corporate events.
Your new role
This is a part-time position which can be over 3 full days or 4 shorter days. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide essential support across multiple areas, including charity administration, accounts and events management. You will assist with the grant and prize administration, support accounts with various tasks and help organise and manage a variety of events throughout the year. Additionally, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the office by managing equipment and supplies.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will need to understand and appreciate the culture that comes with working in an organisation with a rich history and traditional values, which are reflected in its daily operations. You should be able to prioritise your workload and work to tight deadlines while being able to help in various departments. Confidence in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and experience with membership databases are essential.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of £21,000 (60% of the pro rata £35,000 FTE) for 21 hours per week. Additional benefits include an employer's pension contribution of 15% of salary after the first year, a 15-day annual holiday per annum (pro rata 25 days for FTE), plus a 2-week Christmas closure period, health cover and Death-in-Service cover from the day you start. This is an office-based role with some flexibility to work remotely after a successful probation period.
What you need to do now
If you are ready to join a wonderfully respected organisation steeped in tradition and make a difference, apply now to become a part of their team.
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