Programme Fundraising Manager Jobs

The Actors’ Benevolent Fund supports professional actors and stage managers in times of need. We are inviting a passionate and motivated membership and fundraising professional to join our small, friendly team in this new role.

It is an exciting time to be joining the charity; our bold new Acting for Impact strategy seeks to increase the charity’s reach and impact within the performing arts community and you would play a key part in helping us achieve our ambitions.

You will be the first point of contact for our members, providing excellent and timely responses, and will help us to increase our membership as well as to grow our fundraising income. Activities will include processing membership applications and renewals, organising communications to recruit and retain supporters, and supporting the processing of legacy gifts. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong relationship building skills and the ability to develop engaging communications.

This full-time role is based at our office in central London a minimum of three days per week, with some flexible working. The salary is £35,000 pa. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the points contained within the person specification. 

The application deadline is 23.30 on Wednesday 19 March 2025 , and interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 April at our offices in Adam Street, central London.

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.

We are looking to appoint a Fundraiser to support Woman’s Trust in achieving its annual fundraising target by securing new trust, and statutory income, and sustaining new and existing funding.

The Fundraiser will have an integral role in researching and writing funding bids, building effective donor journeys to increase individual giving, and developing community fundraising opportunities.

In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction plus an excellent package of benefits including:

• Hybrid working - 50% of working week to be spent in the office
• 25 days’ holiday 
• 3% pension contribution
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme

To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.  

Closing date: 5.00pm on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Interviews to be held week commencing 10 March 2025 (subject to change).

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies. 

• About the role

✅Home-based: With extensive travel within North West England.

✅Hours: 35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern with an estimated 24-weekend activities per annum. 

As a Strategic Partnerships Manager based in North West England, you’ll work within the Church Partnerships Team and play a key role in building on existing significant relationships.

• We need you to be

⭐ Passionate and Committed. Driven by a desire to help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

⭐ Strong Networker. Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with church leaders and key partners.

⭐ A Confident Speaker. Comfortable speaking in various church and event settings, inspiring others to support our mission.

⭐ Strategic and Collaborative. Able to work with our leadership to shape and implement growth strategies.

⭐ Results Oriented. Focused on achieving sponsorship objectives and maximising partnership opportunities.

⭐ Personally committed to the Christian faith.  You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

• Are you ready to take on the challenge of playing a pivotal role in helping release children from poverty in Jesus’ name?

Join our dynamic Partnerships Team and help shape our growth strategy! Collaborate with our leadership to build lasting relationships with church and denominational leaders, support strategic decision making, and drive acquisitions through churches, events, and networks. 

Deepen our connections with key partners, enhance our holistic child development programs, and contribute to our mission of addressing poverty in Jesus' name. If you're a confident speaker with strong networking skills and a passion for our cause, we want you on our team!
 

• In return, you will get

➡️Flexible and sociable working environment
➡️Time in Lieu offered
➡️Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
➡️Income Protection & Group Life cover
➡️Private Medical & Dental cover
➡️Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc
➡️Weekly team prayers and devotionals
➡️Compassion updates and worship events

⭐We encourage you to read the full job description to see if this role aligns with your skills and aspirations!

Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with a not-for-profit environmental think tank to source an interim Grants and Foundation Development Manager.

As the interim Grants and Foundation Development Manager, you can be based in London or predominantly remotely, with an expectation for some regular in-person engagement at The Conduit, London (preference for 2 days per week in the office but some flexibility with this). Start date is as soon as possible, with a potential for this role to become permanent.

This is a new position, which will focus overseeing a portfolio and pipeline of funds for the full range of programmes offered by the organisation.

The interim Grants and Foundation Development Manager will be responsible for a portfolio of institutional donors and international foundations. Within that portfolio they will directly engage with and provide strategic support for foundation grant identification, cultivation, solicitation, reporting and stewardship. The interim Grants and Foundation Development Manager will work closely with the Group Head of Development, who also carries a portfolio of donors, the Grants Administrator, and other staff and Board members as needed, to support fund development activities and meet fundraising goals. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of securing 5, 6 and 7 figure grants from large international foundations/institutional funders. You will also have a good understanding of the climate/nature or sustainable finance sectors. The successful candidate will have experience of leading the full lifecycle of grant management, particularly managing existing grant relations, securing new grants and leading on ongoing reporting and stewardship. If this sounds like you, and you have an interest in enabling a Paris-aligned, nature-positive global economy, then we'd like to hear from you.

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 and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you need any support with your application, please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus at [email protected].

If you are interested in this 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.

Please note, applications and interviews will be on a rolling basis so if interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job Title: Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £29,710.80 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Part Time, Permanant

Hours: 26.25 hours per week (days to be discussed)

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

Join Refuge as our Policy & Public Affairs Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping policies and advocacy strategies that drive real change for survivors of violence against women and girls. This is your opportunity to influence decision-makers, develop impactful policy positions, and help create a safer, more just society.

The Policy and Public Affairs Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving meaningful policy change for the benefit of survivors of VAWG. The role holder will develop policy positions through analysing data and evidence as well as working with experts by profession and lived experience on a wide range of VAWG issues. They will also develop and implement influencing and campaigning strategies and develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders to achieve lasting change. 

Closing Date: 09:00am 10 March 2025

First round interview: 19 - 20 March 2025

Second round interview: 26 March 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Background:

We’re a charity working tirelessly to build a world where no animal suffers for science. We’ve been around for 50 years, contributing significantly to eliminating the use of animals in a range of areas including cosmetics testing. We know that real, lasting change takes time and although it might take another 50 years to achieve our mission – every day, week, month, and year brings us closer to our goal.

About the role:

We’re looking for a thoughtful and proactive individual to join our small but passionate team to help support our vision of a world where no animal suffers for science. You could help us move forward by supporting our individual giving fundraising activities including managing our new London Marathon places for 2026-2029.

This role will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Digital Engagement Manager, and wider Team to support on fundraising activities in particular our regular giving programme, Facebook fundraising and our new London Marathon bond places.

The role will work to embed regular giving, challenge, and community fundraising, as well as communicate with our donors via our twice-yearly mailing. You’ll also be establishing our challenge fundraising starting with the recruitment and support of London Marathon runners. There’s an opportunity to support on Corporate, Trust, Legacy, and Major Giving fundraising if of interest to the successful candidate and their development goals.

We currently have a modest base of current donors who collectively donate around £15,000 annually across several channels including online, social media, and cheques. We were also successful in the recent London Marathon bond application and have guaranteed places for the coming 4 years.

We’re a small, dynamic team and all staff members are required to take on some core administrative tasks needed to keep our flat structure organisation running. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience levels with an interest in fundraising for a better future, for animals and humans.

Before you apply:

Please thoroughly read the job description for full details of the role and what we are looking for in an Individual Giving Executive. When answering the questions on the application form, please give as much detail as possible and refer to the person specification for the role.

REF-219575

Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, over 7 days (not currently trading on Sundays).

Salary: £25,253.25 per annum

The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Location: The Children's Society Shop, Blaydon Shopping Precinct, Tyne & Wear.

Do you like being creative? have you got retail/management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in our BLAYDON SHOP. You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.

You will need to be driven and focused on making money, have good communication skills. As a shop manager you will manage an assistant shop manager along with a team of volunteers. You will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds to create a welcoming and positive experience for all our staff, volunteers and supporters.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 26th February 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Wednesday 12th February.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN2

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £41,000 (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Manchester, UK (hybrid working available) with international deployment.

This position is based in the UK; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation upon request.

Are you a dynamic and dedicated communications expert ready to help UK-Med in its mission to provide life-saving medical aid? Do you have the skills to craft compelling content that motivates action?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are one of the foremost emergency health charities during disasters and emergencies and are charting a path toward ambitious growth. Our goal is to expand our reach and engage a broader audience to support our critical, life-saving efforts.

As Communications Manager, you will play a key role in our integrated communications, marketing, brand development, and digital campaign efforts. Your responsibilities will encompass both the management of strategic plans and the hands-on execution of various activities, including deployment and field content.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to drive UK-Med's mission forward, reaching new heights in audience engagement and support for our vital humanitarian work.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

This is a fantastic platform to build your communications career providing opportunities to tell inspiring stories and working with stakeholders such as WHO, IOM, UK Government, UK and international universities, and the media.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Communications Manager - Feb 2025before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your cover letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 3rd March 2025

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Aid Box Community (ABC) is a Bristol charity that provides hope, love and a sense of belonging to people seeking asylum in Bristol. The charity was started 8 years ago on the Refugee camps in France by a local mum and has grown and evolved to support over 5000 people a year through our Free Shop and Welcome Hub, Activity Groups and Trips and Connections Befriending program. We have 336 volunteers and a fantastic, small team and we are looking for a part time Operations Manager. 

The job is for 5 days a week, based at the new ABC Hub, St Andrews area, Bristol. 

We are a small team, and you may be asked to do something outside of your Job Description and help support other members of the Aid Box team. You will also be someone willing to help promote the charity with talks and presentations to potential funders. 

Our Vision, Mission & Values: 

Our vision is that the rights of refugees and those seeking asylum are respected so that they have the opportunity to achieve financial and emotional independence. 

Our mission is to provide a warm welcome to people seeking asylum in Bristol and to offer the support they need to access living essentials, emotional support, recreation, shelter, community, legal advice, health care and employment. 

Our Values are to welcome all displaced people regardless of their faith, race, ethnicity, culture, age, disability, gender and sexuality. Treat everyone with respect, compassion and love and seek to offer hope, advocacy and a space to belong. 

Purpose of the Role: 

Your work will be changing the lives of the most vulnerable people in our society and has a direct impact on the people we work with giving a huge level of job satisfaction. The nature of the work means that we are always ready to respond to a crisis, meaning that no two days are the same.  We are a small team of dedicated staff, working closely together in a supportive environment. 

The role of the Operations Manager at Aid Box Community (ABC) is designed to lead and inspire the operations team to ensure the charity delivers impactful services to refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol. The responsibilities include operational efficiency, staff management, compliance with regulations, and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of those served by the charity. 

You will be part of the leadership team to assist in the strategic planning and its implementation including HR, GDPR, safeguarding, health and safety, lived experience leadership and staff welfare as well as overseeing the daily running of the ABC hub and activity services. 

You will report to the Director and at times directly to the board of trustees. 

You will join the Designated Safeguarding team and will have responsibility for safeguarding duties.  DSL training will be given. 

For full details of the role please read the Job Description and Specification.

Safeguarding Statement: 

ABC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its service users and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

ABC operates Safeguarding Policies for the purpose of protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults.  You will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service DBS checks.

Statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

ABC aims to be anti-discriminatory organisation committed to the promotion of equality and diversity and, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience. 

Registered Charity Number 1172697 

Application process 

Apply via the Charity Jobs Website.

Closing date for applications: 25th February 2025 

Interview dates will be as follows so please ensure you keep these dates free: 

First round Tues 4th or Weds 5th March 2025

Second round Tues 11th March 2025 (9am-1pm) 

To discuss the position please email the Founder and Director Imogen McIntosh.

To apply for the position please go the Charity Jobs Website. Please send your CV and a one page covering letter. 

Please note that we may close the advert earlier if a suitable person is found before the deadline. 

Part time Development Manager

Job description

HOME first opened its doors in May 2015: a new, £25m multi-art form venue for Manchester, operated by Greater Manchester Arts Centre (GMAC). Since opening, we have welcomed over 3 million visitors and contributed over £101 million to the Greater Manchester economy.

We became one of the few UK organisations to produce new work across theatre, visual art and cinema, achieving local, national and international artistic recognition.

Our programme is presented across:

• Five state-of-the-art cinemas, presenting one of the UK’s most celebrated programmes of independent film

• Two theatres - c.500 seat proscenium arch, T1; and c.130 seat flexible studio theatre, T2 - presenting HOME produced productions

• 500m2 contemporary visual art space

• Digital platforms

• Talent development and engagement spaces

• In the communities of Manchester

HOME’s Development team fundraises more than £850k each year to help deliver this activity, in addition to funding from Manchester City Council, Arts Council England, BFI and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

The Development Team inspires donors to support a range of activities including our high- quality public programme, artist development programmes, widening access to the arts and supporting Manchester’s next generation of creative talent.

As Development Manager, you will establish and develop productive working relationships with mid and major funders across a range of sources. You will develop strategies for growth and work closely with the Development Officer and wider team to deliver these.

To find out more please visit the HOME website and download the full recruitment pack.

The role is multi-faceted and fast paced and we’re looking for someone with extensive project manager experience, an interest in and knowledge of social care policy and advocacy,  and the ability to juggle priorities. The role is home based and the job holder is required to represent the Charity at external meetings as required. You need to live within easy reach of London to avoid incurring large travel costs, and ideally have experience of working in adult social care in the UK. This is a varied role which will bring with it opportunities for you to continue to develop your skills, increase your knowledge and network and to work with a passionate and committed small team in a charity which has a focus of supporting care workers. The role is home based and there will be some travel to London for meetings.

IMPORTANT: Please read the Job Descripton and Person Spec carefully before applying. We are not looking for Project Manager experience in the tech or I.T. fields.

• You'll be managing our innovative flagship project, liaising with funders and working with care workers and stakeholders on this high visibility exciting work which has a focus on advocacy and policy.
• As line manager to one direct report, you'd provide supervisory and other support to your team member.
• You would author think and opinion pieces, write press releases and produce articles relating to our projects and advocacy work
• You would represent the CEO and the Charity at external meetings as required
• You'd be responsible for managing spend against budgets, processing payroll and other expenditure using our banking system 
• You'd look for funding from trusts and foundations to help us continue our work and would work collaboratively with your colleagues

What's in it for you?

· Home working most of the time apart from when travelling to meetings and events

· 25 days annual leave

· Working from home allowance

· Mental Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working patterns available

· Friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture

Please read the job description/person spec before applying. 

Here at Dorothy House, we provide compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well.

We are looking for a passionate Individual Giving Officer to help grow and manage our individual giving, regular giving, in-memory giving, appeals, and lottery products. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver donor engagement campaigns that inspire our supporters to give, ensuring Dorothy House can continue providing life-changing care to our community.

As part of our dynamic fundraising team, you will craft compelling cases for support, build strong relationships with donors, and develop impactful stewardship journeys that increase donor retention and lifetime value. You will also oversee email and online fundraising campaigns, ensuring data accuracy and insightful reporting.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING OFFICER | £24,071 - £25,674 per annum

Working in our fundraising team, key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of fundraising engagement campaigns, managing schedules, and working with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Managing email and online communication tools, ensuring the timely setup and automation of fundraising communications.
• Developing and delivering supporter stewardship journeys to increase donor retention.
• Preparing real-time campaign performance reports and insights.
• Helping to secure new supporters and increase income through innovative engagement initiatives.
• Working closely with the Supporter Care Team to ensure every supporter has an outstanding experience.
• Ensuring donor data is accurate, up-to-date, and well-maintained within the CRM system.
• Keeping up to date with fundraising regulations and best practices.
• Representing Dorothy House at networking events and building external relationships.
• Managing and inspiring volunteers to support fundraising activities.

See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

HOURS OF WORK

This is a Full Time position working 37.5 hours a week, working Monday - Friday (0900 - 1700).
However, we do also welcome applications from those who might be looking for Part Time!

The role will be based at our Hospice in Winsley, Bradford on Avon, with hybrid working agreed.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Hold a basic understanding of CRM databases with the ability to ensure records are accurately updated and maintained.
• Good attention to detail with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently to take ownership and responsibility of set projects.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrating a confident relationship builder both internally and externally.
• Highly organised and systematic, with the ability to adapt to changing prioritise.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience working in fundraising.
• Able to create effective bid proposals and reports for donor communications.
• Experience working towards fundraising targets.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Dorothy House is an incredible place to work; these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

• Generous holiday allowance for all roles, increasing with length of service
• Excellent industry leading training and development programmes with many career development opportunities
• Pension with Life Assurance
• Travel and parking - We offer 45p per mile for work travel. There is unlimited free parking in Winsley.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Counselling and Mindful Employer Charter - providing our staff with information, advice and support for those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or any other mental health conditions.

If you're a motivated fundraiser looking to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews for the role will be held actively while the advert is open.

Overview 
Drive Forward Foundation (DFF) is a London-based charity dedicated to empowering care-experienced young people to transition from care into sustainable and fulfilling careers. Guided by our values – visionary, people-focused, collaborative, and empowering – we strive to create a future where care-experienced young people thrive across all areas of their lives. 

Each year, we work with around 750 care-experienced young people, offering tailored support that spans holistic 1:1 guidance, bespoke counselling, career mentoring, exclusive work and training opportunities with employer partners, and our established youth policy forum. Our programmes address the diverse factors that influence young people’s ability to thrive, including mental health, housing, and criminalisation. 

As our first Impact & Evidence Manager, you will have the exciting opportunity to establish and shape DFF’s impact measurement framework. Your work will capture the effectiveness of our wide-ranging services and create a foundation of evidence that reflects the lived experiences of the young people we support. 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on a relatively blank canvas and is passionate about building an evidence-based culture – integrating both data-driven insights and qualitative narratives – to enhance outcomes for young people. By combining internal evaluation with sector-wide research, you will amplify the voices of care-experienced young people, ensuring their experiences drive meaningful change in our programmes and beyond. 

This evidence base will underpin DFF’s policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership, helping to reduce systemic barriers to employment for care-experienced young people. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, Policy, and Communications, you will be part of a dynamic team contributing to our sector leadership by benchmarking DFF’s practices, identifying emerging trends, and strengthening our advocacy work. 

Key Responsibilities 

Impact Measurement and Framework Development 

• Co-design and develop an impact measurement framework with programme users and other stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of DFF’s interventions. 

• Evaluate programmes such as mentoring, counselling, and skills development, measuring their impact on sustained employment, personal growth, and career progression. 

• Provide evidence-based recommendations to refine and enhance programme design, ensuring maximum impact for care-experienced young people. 

• Develop annual impact reports that blend quantitative data with compelling qualitative narratives, showcasing DFF’s outcomes holistically. 

Data Integration and Visualisation 

• Leverage tools such as MAXQDA, Tableau, and/or Power BI to analyse and visualise data, integrating client feedback, case studies, and Salesforce metrics. 

• Collaborate closely with the Systems & IT Manager to develop live dashboards and infographics to ensure insights are accessible and actionable for internal teams and external stakeholders. 

• Create interactive dashboards and user-friendly reporting formats tailored for funders, policymakers, and programme teams, enabling real-time engagement with key findings. 

External Research and Evidence Building 

• Build partnerships with academic institutions, think-tanks, and sector bodies to benchmark DFF’s practices, contribute to wider evidence bases, and enhance credibility. 

• Commission and manage external research contracts or consultants, where required, to complement internal evaluation and ensure depth in analysis. 

• Undertake sector-wide research to identify trends, innovative approaches, and emerging best practices, integrating these findings into DFF’s strategic development. 

• Organise or participate in webinars, roundtables, and forums to share research insights and position DFF as a knowledge hub for care-experienced youth employment. 

Strategic Insights and Reporting 

• Prepare detailed reports, infographics, and dashboards to communicate outcomes to funders, policymakers, and internal teams. 

• Provide tailored impact updates for employer partners, highlighting the results of their collaborations and contributions. 

• Support colleagues in meeting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements for external funders, ensuring the collection of relevant data. 

• Explore innovative ways of reporting impact, including the use of compelling case studies, personal narratives, and engaging media, to highlight the depth of DFF’s interventions. 

Advocacy and Policy Influence 

• Translate data and insights into compelling narratives to support policy campaigns, particularly addressing barriers like mental health, housing, and criminalisation. 

• Collaborate with the Policy and Communications Team to strengthen DFF’s profile as a thought leader through policy briefs, impact updates, and stakeholder engagement. 

• Produce robust, evidence-based reports for strategic use: 

• To influence policy by providing clear, actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. 

• as media hooks to amplify DFF’s profile and advocate for systemic change, showcasing key findings in public-facing campaigns. 

Youth Voice and Continuous Improvement 

• Incorporate insights from care-experienced young people into impact measurement and programme design, ensuring their voices drive change. 

• Establish feedback loops to continuously adapt and align impact measurement with DFF’s values and strategic objectives. 

• Develop tools and systems for youth-friendly reporting, such as visual summaries or short videos, to ensure that young people can engage with and benefit from the findings. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Proven experience in impact measurement, evaluation, and research, preferably within the charity sector. 

• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in qualitative data analysis tools (e.g., MAXQDA) and data visualisation platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). 

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement evaluation frameworks, ideally co-developed with programme users and stakeholders. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data as actionable insights through engaging reports, infographics, and dashboards. 

• Experience managing research projects or commissioning external consultants. 

• Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities. 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of issues facing care-experienced young people and/or experience in the youth or employment sector. 

• Experience in policy influencing and advocacy. 

• Familiarity with GDPR and data protection best practices. 

Our Values in Action 

• Visionary: You will innovate and explore new methods for measuring impact, positioning DFF as a sector leader.  

• People-Focused: Your work will prioritise the experiences of our care-experienced young people, ensuring their voices shape our programmes.  

• Collaborative: You will work alongside colleagues and stakeholders to build a strong, data-driven community of practice.  

• Empowering: Your insights will help dismantle barriers and enable positive change within and beyond DFF.  

Benefits 

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities. 

• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays. 

• Pension scheme. 

• Professional development opportunities. 

• Individual professional development allowance and access to a Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 

How to Apply 

We are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and values. To apply, please submit the following: 

1. Your CV: Highlighting your relevant skills, experiences, and achievements. 

1. A Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages): Tell us about your motivation for applying, how you align with our values, and what you can bring to the role. 

Application Process 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview to discuss their experience and alignment with DFF’s mission and values. You will complete a practical exercise to demonstrate your approach to impact measurement and data analysis. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Close to 20% of our workforce is care-experienced, reflecting our values in action. If you require adjustments to the application process, please contact us using the email provided above. 

Membership Manager

We’re seeking a passionate and ambitious Membership Manager to drive membership retention and growth.

As a mission-based organisation, we believe businesses have the power to be a force for good. Our members include a range of tea companies, from start-ups to multi-nationals who have joined us to address the complex systemic issues that the tea sector faces. We convene and facilitate collaboration between communities on the ground, our members, businesses, governments, and civil society, enabling us to mobilise our resources and deliver our transformational strategy.

Position: Membership Manager

Location: E2, near Bethnal Green (London). Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), Monday to Friday.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience + company benefits.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th February 2025

About the role:

The role will be reporting to the Head of Communications and will play a critical role in driving new membership, managing and retaining existing members, and enhancing the overall membership experience. This dynamic role combines business development, relationship management, and operational oversight to ensure the membership base thrives and aligns with the mission.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Conduct research to identify and understand potential new member organisations in the tea supply chain.
• Develop tailored marketing materials, including PowerPoint presentations, one-pagers, and proposals.
• Represent the organisation in meetings with prospective members to articulate the value of joining the partnership.
• Drive new member onboarding, ensuring a seamless and effective process.
• Act as the first point of contact for member queries, providing excellent service and timely responses.
• Conduct regular check-ins with members to understand their needs and priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to adapt offerings based on member feedback and emerging industry trends.
• Develop metrics to measure membership engagement and continuously monitor and report on these metrics.
• Lead the implementation and oversight of the CRM system
• Support the identification of potential partnerships to bolster fundraising and broader impact.
• Develop compelling marketing and communication materials tailored to potential members.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
• Plan, organise, and execute events, including forums and conferences, ensuring seamless delivery and high attendee satisfaction. Oversee all aspects of event management, including venue selection, logistics coordination, speaker management, and on-site execution.

About you:

• Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within a membership organisation and agricultural supply chains. 
• Proven relationship management, networking and business development skills, preferably within the sector, or agricultural supply chains. 
• Approximately 5+ years experience in a Membership role, or in other relevant roles such as in Account management, Sales Account management or Corporate Relations. 
• Strong understanding of the issues and dynamics in agricultural supply chains and membership organisations. 
• Excellent presentation, listening and negotiation skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with fluency in English required and proficiency in additional languages, such as German or Arabic, considered an asset. 
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to private sector needs within a mission-based organisation. 
• Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter, demonstrating a dynamic, driven mindset with strong lateral thinking skills to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Strong experience in event management and delivery, including planning, organising, and executing forums, conferences, and other high-profile events. 
• Willingness and ability to travel both within the UK and internationally as required for the role. 
• Have the right to work in the UK and reside within a commutable distance to our London office in Bethnal Green.

Desirable:

• Experience with design tools, including the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility in supply chains.

To apply for this position, please submit your online application form through this website and ensure you include your CV and a cover letter (maximum of 1 page) outlining your motivation for applying and relevant experience.

About the organisation:

Founded in 1997, this not-for-profit membership organisation with 38 diverse members, collaborates with members and third-party grantors to implement impactful, long-term programs in tea-producing countries, improving the lives of farmers, workers, and communities.

The projects address critical issues in the tea supply chain, including poverty, gender-based violence, human rights violations, deforestation, and inadequate access to services. By partnering with corporate members, funders, and local implementers, they deliver tailored interventions and drive responsible business practices. Leveraging their unique position, they bring together the right stakeholders to tackle key challenges with actionable solutions.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Membership, Senior Membership Executive, Membership Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development Lead, Sales Manager, Sales Lead, Communications Manager, Partnerships, Relationships, Account Manager, Corporate Relations, Partnerships Manager, Relationships Manager, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.