Lgbtq Jobs

Following a successful application to the Henry Smith Charity, we are seeking a part-time LGBTQ+ Young People and Family Support Worker (17.5-hours per week) to join our LGBTQ+ young people’s service, yOUTh.

The right candidate will have:

• JNC Level 3 Youth and Community Work qualification or equivalent (or due to complete 2025)

• A minimum 12-months experience of working with young people and/or families

• An ability to assess needs and involve young people in identifying appropriate self-action plans

• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of Homophobia, Biphobia and transphobia on LGBTQ+ young people

• A flexible approach to work and willingness to work some evenings and weekends

The main aims of the post are to ensure:

• The charity delivers quality information, advice, guidance and advocacy services which improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ young people in Calderdale

• LGBTQ+ young people who face additional access barriers are reached and given the opportunity to engage with the service, reducing their isolation and loneliness

• LGBTQ+ young people have emotionally healthy relationships with their family, friends and intimate partners

Safeguarding underpins our approach to delivering services, working with service users and the recruitment of staff, sessional workers and volunteers. As such, applicants need to show and demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate their:

• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to confidentiality, information governance and data protection
• Organisational and team working skills

Why you’d work for us…

• So you can use your skills and passion to influence change and improve outcomes for some of the most stigmatised and marginalised people in Calderdale
• Gain experience, build your transferable skills and learn new ones
• Be part of an amazing, committed team challenging stigma, bias, and inequalities

What you’d get from us…

• Job security
• Training and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement, 31 day per year plus bank holidays
• 6% pension contribution
• Life Assurance at three-times salary rate
• An employee health plan, helping with the costs of dental, optical treatments etc
• Access to staff counselling
• Perkbox Employee Benefits - 1000+ deals and discounts
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Earn between £25,991 – 27,290.55 per annum

We are looking for an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner to plan, deliver and support LGBTQ+ children and young people. This role involves working with children and young people identified as requiring emotional wellbeing support through face to face, virtual and group sessions. You will provide a safe space for young people who identify as LGBTQ+, undertake assessments and include a range of evidence based interventions in your delivery. 
As an EWP practitioner you will hold a weekly caseload and work collaboratively with the LGBTQ+ Project Team and wider organisation to ensure delivery and the successful completion of funded contracts.

The service is underpinned by CYP IAPT principles and the post holder would support and assist the core aims of this in the service. 

Key Responsibilities  

Delivering services to children and young people 

• Assess the needs and strengths of children or young people who identify as LGBTQ+ and help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change 

• Use creative engaging approaches and own knowledge along with research based methods and models to meet the emotional wellbeing needs of CYP within the LGBTQ+ community 

• Plan and implement Risk Assessments for 1-1 and group based activities 

• To take responsibility for own caseload of CYP that identify as LGBTQ+ and their families some with complex and multiple needs

• To involve these CYP and their families where appropriate, in the co-production of programmes, activities and services 

• Engage with CYP within the LGBTQ+ community, both 1-1, face to face and virtual group sessions to motivate, inspire and encourage potential 

• Support in the planning and delivery of LGBTQ+ sessions, ensuring continued support is given to CYP; putting young people first, ensuring we offer the right help at the right time. 

• Work in partnership with other professionals and organisations involved with LGBTQ+ CYP where appropriate, to ensure best outcomes for CYP’s. 

• Establish appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with CYP and families 

• Provide time-limited 1:1 sessions for CYP who identify as LGBTQ+ and their families 

• Communicate with new CYP and parent referrals to ensure suitability for group or 1-1 individual support. 

• Signpost CYP to relevant support services for additional support where needed

• To apply safeguarding and child protection procedures and escalate where necessary 

Supporting with Impact, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 

• Use goal based outcomes and additional monitoring and evaluation tools to monitor the effectiveness and the impact of support for CYP accessing the service 

• To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with children and young people

• To provide, record and report the appropriate data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated

• Support the LGBTQ+ team to monitor, evaluate and develop the project and programs to meet contractual requirements. 

• Provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions 

Personal Development

• Keep up to date with good practice, legislation and policies that impact service delivery 

• Work as part of a team to lead and inspire collaboration across the organisation 

• Assist with the development and progression of the service

• Support other members of the LGBTQ+ projects team with additional tasks relevant to the delivery and development of the project

Organisatonal requirements 

• Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety, and safeguarding policies at all times
• Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated
• Work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in 1:1
• Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support
• Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
• Be responsible for equipment/resources
• Work some planned evenings or weekends
• To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment
• Attend and actively participate in regular clinical supervision

Open for Business is a charity with a vision of a world where business and the economic case is a driving force in advancing LGBTQ+ equality around the world. 

We lead a Coalition of 38 global businesses, who have made a commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and make the economic case for LGBTQ+ inclusion using data and research. 

We develop the evidence base that shows that more inclusive, diverse societies are not just good for individuals, they are also better for business and economic growth.

We are recruiting for a dynamic and ambitious Head of Partnerships, who will lead on the account management of our 38 global Coalition Partners, to leverage the power of our Coalition to advance LGBTQ+ equality, and grow the number and value of Coalition Partners.

This is an exciting role in a fast-paced organisation committed to ensuring LGBTQ+ inclusion globally, which will see the successful candidate manage partnerships with many of the world’s leading companies. 

The role will provide best-in-class account management and stewardship to our Coalition, ensuring they have a calendar of impactful and inspiring opportunities to engage with Open for Business and our programmes throughout the year and identifying areas for growth and development which result in higher levels of income generation.

The role will also be responsible for leading on developing and progressing a pipeline of new business opportunities, to recruit the support of additional Coalition Partners, both financial and non-financial, who will enable Open for Business to continue achieving our mission.

The Head of Partnerships will work alongside the Director of Development to grow and maximise the financial and non-financial value of our Coalition of global businesses.

As a Charity Director you will have overall management of the business, grasp opportunities and secure resources to ensure our long-term sustainability whilst maintaining high quality cost-effective mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Charity Director is responsible for overall management and leadership for the organisation, supporting a small staff team. They will implement our strategic vision, and deliver on short and long term aspirations. Working alongside the Board of Trustees they will ensure the charity has the infrastructure, governance and resources in place to secure long-term sustainable funding and resilience of the charity. They will lead our culture and set the tone in everything they do, upholding MindOut’s values and creating space for everyone to bring their true authentic selves to work.

Role description 

You will have the skills, experience, sensitivity and personal confidence to oversee all the activities of the charity but will have specific responsibility for: 

Governance 

• Reporting the charities outputs to the board of trustees, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations of how to address these. 

• To work with the Trustees to recruit and onboard new trustees. 

• Ensure governance structures and processes are in place, ensuring the charity fulfils statutory obligations 

• Ensure risk management processes are in place and implemented effectively to identify and monitor strategic and operational, with escalation to the board as necessary 

• Ensure the necessary policies, procedures, training, and monitoring are in place to comply with various Health and Safety, legal, financial and HR responsibilities

• To undertake duties as Company Secretary for the board. 

Stakeholder Management 

• To ensure that local and national LGBTQ+ community partnerships are developed and maintained. 

• Owning the relationship with the Charity commissioners office and associated organisations. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with charity funders 

• Ensure the board have access to all the information and timely updates required to undertake their duties

• To maintain and enhance the good reputation of MindOut, to ensure all external communications, publicity and promotion reflects this. 

Evaluation and Quality Assurance 

• To establish standards of excellence that ensure the highest quality service possible 

• Ensure the frameworks are in place to demonstrate impact of services and can be communicated effectively 

• To ensure that service users inform the work of the organisation 

• Continue to promote and encourage Diversity and Inclusion across the organisation, by strengthening our equality, diversity and inclusion policy and practices challenging systemic injustice and discrimination where we identify it. 

Finance and Fundraising 

• To own the income generation strategy and oversee its implementation. 

• To develop and maintain financial systems which ensure that Trustees are up to date with the organisation’s financial position. 

• To establish and maintain systems for accounting, budgets and day to day financial affairs.

• Write persuasive and successful proposals and funding applications to a diverse portfolio of funders 

Strategy 

• Own and develop the short and long term charity strategy with the Board. 

• Continually assess the organisation against the current strategic priorities. 

Horizon scan to identify new opportunities and ensure the work of MindOut is able to respond to and meet the current and  emerging needs of the LGBTQ+ community 

• Keep up to date with new developments in the field of mental health and any related government policies, reviewing in line with charitable objectives and strategic direction. 

Strategic leadership of the organisation  

• Lead, empower and inspire the staff and volunteers creating a collaborative, transparent and safe working environment. 

• Ability to lead change and implement business initiatives. 

• Role modelling our values and leading an inclusive culture. 

• Lead the development, communication, and implementation of our strategic direction in partnership with Trustees and staff. 

• Maintain the charity’s commitment to its vision and mission, ethos and values. 

• Lead, motivate and support a skilled, geographically diverse staff team. 

Are you ready to make a real impact? Age UK Doncaster is looking for an energetic Outreach and Engagement Officer to join our Keep in Mind service. Keep in Mind will be delivered by a network of Delivery and Support Partners. It will bring together collective expertise to achieve a whole systems approach to Community Therapy and Support Services. This role involves engaging with communities to ensure older adults and their families and other support networks can easily access essential support and information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Presence: Engage in local hubs, including GP practices, care homes, and family centers, to build awareness of dementia support available in Doncaster.
• Inclusive Outreach: Ensure that under-represented groups, especially men and the LGBTQ+ community, have access to vital services.
• Relationship Building: Partner with local services to promote key resources like Your Life Doncaster and Carers Wellbeing Service.
• Gathering Community Voices: Capture real-life experiences to help guide our support efforts.

What You’ll Bring:

IT and Social Media Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office and confidence using databases to manage information accurately. Be able to oversee promotional materials and the use of ordering and promotion systems and social media.

Passion for Community Work: If you have great interpersonal and communication skills; experience in social care or health and are looking for a new career path, we’ll provide training to set you up for success.

Motivation and Empathy: A natural ability to connect with diverse, socially excluded groups and make a positive impact in their lives. Have active listening skills and be able to hold motivational person centered conversations.

We are looking for an EDI Programme Manager for a fixed term period until early February 2026 to cover a secondment to support us in our exciting mission to transform the physics landscape for the UK and Ireland, and ensure a thriving physics ecosystem that contributes to innovation, discovery, research, growth and debate in the UK, Ireland and beyond. We are very proud of our innovative strategy and you can see our website for more information about our work.

What is it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work, and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries and generous benefits.

What will I be doing?

• Managing the Physics Inclusion Award end to end
• Ensuring our externally facing work is delivered to a high quality
• Working with key stakeholders and IOP members to deliver programmes and projects and providing EDI advice and guidance as required.

Projects you work on will include:

• The Physics Inclusion Award
• The LGBT+ Physical Sciences “Exploring the Workplace” follow up report

Who will I work with?

• The Equality Diversity and Inclusion team
• Colleagues across the IOP in all departments
• IOP members and members of the physics community in academia and industry

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:

Essential Criteria

• Programme management knowledge with a strong background in stakeholder management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and pick tasks up quickly
• Good level of EDI knowledge and experience

Nice to have

• Experience of working with academics
• Knowledge of Awards systems such as Award Force would be beneficial

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

How will I be working?

The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer, and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work. 

Why should I want to work for the IOP?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. 

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance , gym membership, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave plus (25 days starting as a standard plus floating bank holidays)
• Flexible working

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Salary: £25,316 (£31,645 full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent, part-time (4 days per week)
Location: London (hybrid working, 1 day in the office per week)
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), contributory pension (7%), BUPA employee assistance programme

We have a rare and very exciting opportunity for a Content and Social Media Co-ordinator to join akt, reporting into the Brand and Marketing Manager.

akt is the UK’s LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity. Founded in 1989, they provide essential support and services to young LGBTQ+ people who are at risk of homelessness or who do not have a safe place to live. They are a dedicated, welcoming and hardworking team.

The Content and Social Media Co-ordinator plays a key role in spreading awareness of akt and helping to drive donations which fund the important work they do. You will be responsible for managing their social media channels and producing and delivering content, working closely with the Brand and Marketing Manager as well as alongside freelancers and external agencies. They are a small team so this role would suit someone who is resourceful, creative, and above all, passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

To be successful as the Content and Social Media Co-ordinator you will need:

• Relevant experience in organic social media management, ideally working for a charity or brand
• A creative mindset, with excellent content creation skills (Canva and CapCut)
• Knowledge of issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and a commitment to the cause
• Experience working with influencers and corporate partners would be beneficial  

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please 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 charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Do you imagine yourself coordinating an innovative, change-making project for a leading human rights charity? Do you want to use your skills to build on the initial success of our trailblazing app and take it to new markets? If this is you, then apply to join us as Zoteria Coordinator at Stonewall.
 
Stonewall is a human rights charity. We stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and we can live our lives to the full. Over the last 30 years, we have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Our campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy. We ensure LGBTQ+ people can thrive throughout our lives by building deep, sustained change programmes with the institutions that have the biggest impact on us, whether we're learning, working, praying or playing sport.
 
As Zoteria Coordinator, you will be a key part of a team of driven, passionate people who deliver our international project work. For this role we are looking for someone who can jump straight in to build relationships with colleagues in the UK and at our global partner organisations, and work collaboratively with them on the roll-out of the Zoteria app and its ongoing promotion. An understanding of data protection and associated safeguarding risks would be beneficial as you work with the Global Project Manager to plan how our data can be used as evidence in advocacy work and policy change efforts.
 
As well as keeping track of day to day expenditure, you'll be managing a range of suppliers and ensuring invoices are paid promptly. You will make recommendations on future markets for Zoteria, backed up by evidence of need and opportunity. And you will need to take pro-active approaches to fostering creativity among the wider Zoteria group as you all design activities together.

This role is offered as a 6-month fixed term contract.
 
Our people make up a vibrant, dynamic community. Lots our staff have a personal investment in the work we do, and we come from a wide range of backgrounds. We're proud of this diversity, and of our support for one another – in our teams, our network groups, and our friendships.

Location: London
Contract Type: 6 MonthsFixed Term Contract
Hours: Full time
Salary: £29,808 - £33,500
              
Closing Date: 5 January 2025

You may also have experience in the following: Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, etc.

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Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a part-time Bid Writer and Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract.

The organisation is an equality, diversity and inclusion services charity, working in London, Kent, Medway and Hertfordshire. Working across five key areas including, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Youth, and HIV. Providing health and wellbeing services, they empower people and communities to develop personally and collectively.

As the Bid Writer and Manager, you will be responsible for leading on and supporting with bid writing for the charity's needs. This will include bids and applications to trusts and foundations and tenders for statutory funding. Focusing on five-figure applications and bids, as well as supporting the Head of Insight with six-figure applications, this is an opportunity to grow your portfolio and support key health and wellbeing services.

To be successful as the Bid Writer and Manager, you will have experience in writing bids to trusts and foundations to secure five or six-figure grants. This person will need to have strong writing skills and be able to work both autonomously and as a part of a small team. Ideally this person will have some knowledge and experience of researching new prospective trusts and foundations.  

This role is a part-time contract position of 21 hours per week and an initial 6-month contract. The salary for this role is £42,000 FTE and will ideally have one day per week in their London office.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Bid Writer and Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Who we are looking for: 

We are seeking a dedicated and creative resource writer with a strong educational background to join our team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing content for online and face to face workshops for adults and children across Ygam’s portfolio of programmes. The candidate will also scope and develop new digital educational materials and updating existing resources to enhance our educational outreach. This role is pivotal in ensuring our content is engaging, informative, and up-to-date, reflecting the latest trends and research in the fields of gaming and gambling. The role will suit a dynamic, collaborative individual who enjoys working with multiple stakeholders. 

Main Role & Responsibilities: 

The Programme Resource Lead will be responsible for creating high-quality educational resources, tailored for digital delivery, which focus on gaming and gambling awareness. They will conduct thorough research, as well as reviewing and updating existing resources, to ensure all learning materials are factual, engaging and relevant. Thie role will work collaboratively with subject matter experts and teams across Ygam, managing briefs and projects effectively to meet deadlines and expectations. 

At Ygam, we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to recruit only suitable people to work with children or vulnerable people. 

Ygam is an equal opportunity employer. It is Ygam’s approach that all employees have a working environment which promotes dignity and respect and where individual differences, and the contributions made are recognised and valued. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodiverse people and armed force veterans. 

Salary: £31,645 (pro-rata)
Contract: Part-time 2-3 days, 12-month FTC
Location: Hybrid options - London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol
Closing date: Friday 3^rd January
Benefits: Contributory pension, generous holiday package, inclusive team

We have a great opportunity for a Fundraising Data Coordinator working for the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, Albert Kennedy Trust. This role will support the Fundraising team by managing and developing the fundraising (Access Charity CRM). In addition to reporting and analysis, you will also regularly train others to use the database and will champion it as an asset in order to promote data-driven approach to donor engagement across the charity.

This role will offer you the opportunity to join a truly supportive and inclusive team, offering great benefits, including access to the BUPA employee assistance programme.

To be successful as the Fundraising Data Coordinator you will need:

• Proven experience in data management, preferably within a non-profit organisation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and creating data dashboards, with strong expertise using complex CRM systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to train and teach colleagues

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma 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 charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Salary: £40,000
Contract: Full-time, 12-month FTC (with opportunity to go permanent)
Location: London or Manchester/Hybrid
Closing date: Friday 3^rd January
Benefits: Contributory pension, generous holiday package, inclusive team

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Major Donor and Legacies Fundraising Manager working for the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, Albert Kennedy Trust. You will support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing. This is a brand-new role with a unique opportunity to develop the charity’s first major donor and legacy fundraising programme. You will nurture key relationships with high-value donors, developing a cultivation plans and a high net worth strategy.

This role will offer you the opportunity to line manage the Fundraising Data Coordinator, and to join a truly inclusive team, offering great benefits, including access to the BUPA employee assistance programme.

To be successful as the Major Donor and Legacies Fundraising Manager you will need:

• Proven track record in major donor fundraising, with experience developing a major donor strategy.
• Excellent relationship management abilities with the skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – with the ability to present complex information clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma 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 charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Job title Fundraising Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term for a year, with a view to be made permanent.
Hours: Full-time, but we are open to 3-4 days a week for the right candidate.
Location: Hybrid working, with 2-3 days in the office, Shoreditch Exchange, Gorsuch Place, Shoreditch, London E2 8JF

About Agenda Alliance

We advocate and campaign for systems and services to respond appropriately to women and girls with unmet needs. We want public services to respond better to the distinct and multiple unmet needs of women and girls, including appropriately responding to gender, age, race and trauma. For the whole system to respond better, we stand in solidarity with the voluntary sector and advocate for them to be empowered.

In 2023, there was a renewed focus on the Alliance, which is set to be even more impactful and powerful than ever before. Together, we will be working hard to prevent further harm to women and girls, which includes any harm done by the voluntary sector, as well as the public sector. The Alliance is interested in systemic change, so that women and girls' needs can be met much earlier and more effectively.

Our values are our guiding principles for our work to deliver our mission. It is who we are and how we behave. We promise to be: Intersectional, Courageous, Credible, Clear, Collaborative.

About the Role

To design and implement Agenda Alliance’s fundraising approach that will generate income and develop diverse income streams. Manage funder relationships and lead our work with trusts and foundations and our philanthropy programme, as well as potential corporate partnerships and events.

Key responsibility areas

1. Income generation and diversification
2. Funder relationship management
3. Strategic and financial planning
4. Managing systems and reporting

About You

• Skilled at identifying new funding opportunities from trusts, individuals and corporates etc.
• A natural relationship manager, who can build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure funds, buy in, and gather key information.
• Excellent written communication skills - able to translate complicated policy into accessible content, to write compelling funding proposals, write engaging communications for newsletter as well as writing reports for the board.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including presenting and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the fundraising landscape in the UK.
• Database management skills, including data insight led fundraising, knowledge of GDPR and charity law as applied to fundraising.
• Strong events management and administration skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative, adaptable and detail-oriented approach.
• Effective working as part of a team and with managing the on-time delivery of tasks from various colleagues.
• Commitment to Agenda Alliance’s vision, and values.

We are looking for somebody who can bring with them:

• Experience of research and prospecting – ideally with the knowledge of which individuals, Trusts and corporates to approach and the best ways to engage them.
• A solid understanding of how to pitch, make a case for support and package-up our existing reports and content.
• Knowledge of which events to attend and opportunities to exploit, in order to build a supporter base, raise awareness and engage prospects.
• A collaborative approach to fundraising, with experience of working with team members to gather the information and assets needed to fundraise, as well as to bring the team and trustees on a journey with them.
• A positivity and warmth that will help to nurture and build key relationships.
• We are less interested in your qualifications, and more interested in your values, background and both lived and learned experience.
• We are actively trying to diversify our team, so if you are from the Black, Asian and minoritised communities, identify as LGBTQ+, have a disability, and/or bring lived experience relevant to the areas we work in, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer

Benefits: Access to a defined contribution pension and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) + three working days between Christmas and New Year.

What is it like to work here?

• Wellbeing is a priority, with a flexible working and 'duvet days'
• Team brunches!
• Highly-supportive work environment, encouraging learning and respect of lives outside of work
• Working with dedicated, talented women on the team, on our Board and with our Alliance members
• Supportive and engaged board of Trustees
• We care deeply about the work and better outcomes for women and girls
• We work on the understanding that women and girls are the experts
• We know how to have fun too!

Closing date: 9am, 10th February 2025
First round interviews will be held between 4th and 6th March 2025;
If we need to have a final/second round interviews, they will be held on 12th March 2025.
Please keep those dates clear if you apply or let us know in your application if there are any dates you cannot do.

We will be holding Q&A sessions about the role in early February, please check our website and social media for details. We will also be providing the interview questions in advance to candidates invited to interview.

Interested? 

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter that answers these three questions (max. 2 A4 pages). It will be sent automatically to us.

1. Why does this role appeal to you, and what makes you feel it is a good fit for you?
2. Thinking about Agenda Alliance’s work and the funding landscape for the women and girls' sector, what experience do you have that would help you lead on our fundraising work?
3. Tell us about a fundraising programme you have led which you feel particularly proud of. What went well, what did you learn and how would you take what you learnt forward in future projects?

Please note: Agenda Alliance selects all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and ability to do the role advertised.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Please contact us to identify any additional support that you may require to enable you to make an application. 

We can offer alternative ways to apply, such as a video application, rather than a cover letter, so please do email to let us know.

No agencies please.

Salary: £25,207
Contract: Full-time, 12-month FTC
Location: London/Hybrid
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: Contributory pension, generous holiday package, inclusive team

We have an excellent opportunity for a Partnerships Officer working for the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, Albert Kennedy Trust. As part of the role, you will support the Senior Partnerships Manager to develop key relationships with corporate partners, cultivating strong multi-year partnerships to drive income. You will also take an active role over the summer Pride season, attending relevant corporate events.

This role will offer you the opportunity to join a truly inclusive and supportive team, offering great benefits, including access to the BUPA employee assistance programme.

To be successful as the Partnerships Officer you will need:

• Proven track record managing corporate partnerships or equivalent.
• Experience implementing stewardship and cultivation plans for multiple corporate partners.
• Experience of researching and developing targeted proposals for presentation to funders/clients.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma 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 charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.