Volunteer and events coordinator jobs in kingston upon thames, greater london
As Individual Giving and Appeals Manager, you’ll deliver integrated fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, and digital channels — helping us grow our individual giving base and strengthen donor loyalty.
Alongside driving individual and regular giving, you’ll help shape a new in-memory giving offer, build our legacy giving programme from the ground up, and grow our Named Funds programme.
Working closely with teams across the charity, you’ll design inspiring donor journeys and stewardship plans. You’ll also use data and insight to refine our approach and ensure every supporter feels truly valued.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small charity making a big impact – for a fundraiser who’s not only motivated by results, but by the chance to help change the story for children with cancer.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a creative and strategic fundraiser who is passionate about delivering impactful campaigns and building meaningful supporter relationships.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Demonstrable experience in managing individual giving campaigns, legacy fundraising, and / or in-memory fundraising.
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Proven experience developing compelling propositions that drive results and generate income/supporter acquisition.
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Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
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Proven record of being results-driven and achieving agreed fundraising targets ad outcomes.
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Excellent verbal and written communication as well as relationship-building skills with an ability to inspire and engage supporters.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
Interviews: 19 May 2025 (London Office)
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Are you an experienced bid professional with a proven track record of securing contracts and crafting winning proposals? If so, we want to hear from you!
Job Title: Bid Manager and Writer
Salary: £42,000
Location: Islington, London with hybrid working structure. You will also be expected to travel across our services which include London, Luton, Bedford, Brighton, and Kent, as well as our other locations to attend market engagement and bid related activities and attend regular service visits.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
About the Bid Manager and Write Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bid Manager and Writer to join our dynamic Bid Team within the Development, Marketing, and Communications Department. This role is critical to driving our growth, securing new opportunities, and retaining existing contracts.
In this hands on role, you will hit the ground running, using your previous experience and knowledge to gather information and will utilise this to write competitive bids and proposals which can help secure new opportunities for the growth of our charity. SIG is a complex, growing organisation, supporting those with various complex needs in residential and non residential settings. Our Business Development team are vital in securing new and existing contracts to grow the services that we can offer to our residents and participants.
You will lead on competitive tendering processes, crafting high-quality bids and proposals that align with our mission and values. You will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process, from market engagement to submission, ensuring compliance and quality at every stage. You will work closely with senior directors, commissioners, and internal stakeholders to develop compelling submissions that meet financial targets and organisational goals. You will work independently but also part of the wider bid team, collaborating with subject matter experts as required.
Overview of key responsibilities:
- Lead on the development and submission of competitive bids, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
- Collaborate with senior directors and internal teams to secure approvals and budgets for bids.
- Produce high-quality, engaging proposals that clearly articulate SIG’s vision, services, and value to commissioners and funders.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and commissioners.
- Conduct market research and stay informed about trends in social care, healthcare, and procurement to inform bid strategies.
- Work closely with the Bid Coordinator to draft, review, and finalise submissions.
- Attend market engagement events, service visits, and approval meetings to gain insights and represent SIG.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in bid and proposal writing and management, with a track record of securing new contracts and retaining existing ones.
- Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
- A keen eye for attention to detail
- Ability to produce high-quality, engaging content.
- Ideally, we would love someone who has experience within securing bids and proposals within the voluntary, social care, or healthcare sector.
- A good understanding of social care, healthcare, or procurement, with the ability to translate complex needs into compelling bids.
- Confidence in liaising with senior stakeholders, including directors and commissioners, and leading approval meetings.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using tender portals.
- A self-motivated, proactive individual who can take ownership of bids and drive them to successful completion.
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Bid Manager | Proposal Writer | Bid management | Proposal Writing | Stakeholder Management | Strategic Planning | Market Research | Partnership Building | Organisational Growth | Innovation | Attention to detail | Business Development | Proofreading | Bid Writing
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Our Recovery Worker will be an integral part of the 121 floating support service which is an integrated, coordinated and holistic service aiming to support individuals with mental health needs within the community.
You will have a case load of clients to manage their health and wellbeing, maintain independence and identify strengths, goals and aspirations.
Your focus will be reducing social isolation and building social networks of support and signposting clients to local community resources. You will help the team in promoting an environment where service users are experts by their experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Heritage of London Trust (HOLT) restores the buildings and monuments that tell the story of the city and the people who live within it. Founded over 40 years ago, our mission is to rescue characterful and neglected historic sites all across the city. We focus on sites at risk in areas of least investment - in local communities that most need our help - ensuring a sustainable future for every project we work on. To date, we have restored 850 sites across London.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive project manager with a passion for London’s built heritage. The Head of Projects will oversee the delivery of our restoration projects across the capital, ensuring they meet our high standards and achieve maximum public benefit.
The role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of restoration projects, from initial research and site identification to overseeing conservation work and successful project completion. Importantly, you will work closely with local authorities, conservation experts and community organisations to influence and build local commitment to conservation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee heritage restoration projects from inception to completion.
- Identify at-risk historic sites and develop a pipeline of new projects.
- Manage budgets and project timelines, ensuring successful and efficient delivery.
- Build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to support project success.
- Select and collaborate with contractors, conservators, and heritage specialists.
- Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and adherence to project specifications.
- Report on project outcomes and key learnings to the Director and Board of Trustees.
About you:
We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated project management experience in the built environment, heritage, or construction sectors.
- Highly organised with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- A detail-oriented approach.
- Highly collaborative whilst being equally comfortable working autonomously.
- A problem-solving mindset with a proactive attitude.
- A passion for community engagement, inclusivity, and maximising public benefit.
- A willingness to travel frequently across London for site visits and meetings.
Why Join Us?
This is an incredibly fun, engaging and rewarding role, working alongside committed colleagues, overseeing a range of projects that have the power to make a significant social impact in communities across London.
We currently work a hybrid model from our fantastic co-working offices at Fivefields in Victoria, however as this role project manages a portfolio of up to 40 projects at different stages, with circa 15 active projects at any given time, the Head of Projects will be out and about visiting our projects and programmes across London on a regular basis. This role should plan to be working in our office 3 days per week, with site visits out across London throughout the week.
To learn more about the organisation and role and what we are looking for, please download the full appointment brief below.
Closing Date: 21 April 2025
People Beyond Profit Conversations: 24-29 April 2025
HOLT First Interview: 6 May 2025
HOLT Second Stage Conversations: 12 May 2025
