Volunteer engagement officer jobs

Are you an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Do you want to play a pivotal role in an exciting charity that is making a tangible difference in people’s lives? Wheels for All is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Fundraising to lead our fundraising efforts and help us reach even more people with our inclusive cycling opportunities.

Wheels for All is on an exciting journey of growth, expanding our reach and impact across the UK. With over 30 years of success, we’re now scaling up our work to ensure more people, regardless of their ability, can enjoy the life-changing benefits of cycling. As we continue to grow, we need a strategic and innovative fundraiser to help fuel this expansion.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your skills, knowledge, and experience to the table. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh, innovative approaches to fundraising, tapping into new opportunities, and securing the funding necessary to take our mission to the next level.

This is a hybrid role, offering you flexibility to work from home while having the ability to operate on a national scale. You will work closely with our passionate team, trustees, and external partners, helping shape the future of the charity and expand our reach far and wide.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the fundraising strategy, securing major grants, corporate partnerships, and individual donations to support our national expansion.
•  Oversee marketing and communications to ensure consistent and engaging messaging that resonates with a wide audience.
• Work alongside the CEO and trustees to identify new opportunities and drive growth, capitalising on our position as a national leader in inclusive cycling.
• Develop and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives that align with our growing ambitions.

We offer a salary in line with market rates for the role, negotiable depending on experience, and hybrid working options to ensure you thrive in a flexible work environment. With staff benefits including generous leave, Cycle to Work schemes, and access to health and wellbeing support, this is a chance to be part of something truly special.

Come with us and make a real difference. Join Wheels for All as our Head of Fundraising and help us create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Head of Customer Services

Hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: £44,100 per annum

Location: Hybrid/Flexible - we have buildings in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Horsham and Bognor Regis, giving flexibility to choose your main base - as well as the option for homeworking on occasions

Closing Date: Monday 19th May, midday

Are you a passionate leader with a flair for driving change?

We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced Head of Customer Services to lead a culture shift across Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove. This brand-new role is your chance to shape and deliver our first customer-focused workplan, embedding outstanding customer service across all touchpoints. If you're someone who is energised by change, understands the power of great customer experience, and can bring teams with you - this could be the role for you.

We want to be the go-to charity for people as they age - and for their families and carers too. Whilst we’re proud of what we do and the difference we make, we know we can’t stand still. With an ageing population and stretched resources everywhere, we need smarter, more joined-up ways of working that enables the reach to be further and the impact to be greater.

You’ll spend time in our services and buildings to really understand how we operate, and you’ll need to work closely with staff and volunteers to embed a more consistent approach to customer service; one that is person-centred, informed by data and using the best tech and digital solutions. In return, we offer a chance to make a lasting impact in a visible and vital new role for us. This position involves travel across our sites, therefore a driving licence and access to your own car will help you hit the ground running.

What You’ll Do

· Design and deliver a consistent customer journey that spans all our services

· Pioneer a customer-first culture and demonstrate exemplary leadership

· Harness tech and innovation to improve processes

· Champion our new membership programme, launched April 2025

What You’ll Bring

· A proven track record in customer service, transformation and culture change

· Sharp strategic thinking, plus confidence working with data, compliance and KPIs

· Great people skills, you must be able to lead, coach, train and bring others with you

· A passion for inclusion and for building solutions that meet real-world needs

What We’ll Offer

· An opportunity to create lasting impact across a well-loved and ambitious organisation

· A vibrant, values-driven culture where your voice matters

· A flexible, supportive team with big plans and a collaborative mindset

· Condensed hours may be considered after six months (note: job share not available)

Benefits

We value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:

· Flexible working options

· Ongoing professional development

· 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)

· Blue Light Card eligibility

· BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Electric Vehicle Scheme

How to Apply

To apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at our website. Then, submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We love innovation (yes, we use AI too!), but most of all, we want to hear your voice.  

For any questions, please let us know and Jo Clarke will be happy to contct you. 

Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted. 

Alternatively you can download our application form from our website.

If you're shortlisted, we’ll carry out DBS and reference checks before appointment.

If you need support with your application please do let us know.

About AUKWSBH

We are known for our excellent work with older people in the UK. We are an ageing population, and many older people have no one else but us. We are passionate about inspiring and enabling people over 50 to Love Later Life.

We provide various services and activities within the community, helping people, their families and carers by providing opportunities for people to stay independent, have fun, socialise and build friendships. We also deliver some services for people over 18. We offer rewarding roles, flexibility and the chance to be part of an amazing team.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We want you to feel welcome, respected and able to be your full self—whether you’re applying, volunteering, or working with us.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’ll make it work for you.

Llanelli Foodbank, operated by Myrtle House, is far more than a place where people collect emergency food parcels—it is a vital community lifeline, offering hope, dignity, and practical support to individuals and families experiencing hardship. As part of the Trussell network, we work tirelessly to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.

Beyond food provision, Llanelli Foodbank connects people with essential services to help them move out of crisis. Through strong partnerships, dedicated volunteers, and a commitment to compassionate care, we support those in need by providing more than just meals—we offer a pathway to stability and hope for a better future.

About the Role

Llanelli Foodbank is seeking a Fundraising Officer—a passionate and motivated individual who can inspire local businesses, community groups, and individuals to contribute to the fight against food insecurity. Every pound raised means another meal on the table for a family in need, and this role is pivotal in securing the vital funding required to sustain and expand our services.

As our Fundraising Officer, you will:

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with local businesses, donors, and sponsors.

• Develop creative fundraising campaigns that increase public donations by at least 50% within a year.

• Organise community initiatives and events that not only raise funds but also spread awareness of food poverty in Llanelli.

• Identify and apply for relevant grants and funding opportunities to support and grow the Foodbank’s impact.

• Track and report on fundraising efforts, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.

This is a dynamic role that combines remote working with hands-on community engagement. Whether you’re networking with potential donors, running a fundraising event, or securing crucial grant funding, your efforts will directly contribute to the long-term fight against poverty in Llanelli.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a proven track record in fundraising. Strong communication skills, a talent for relationship-building, and an ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences are essential. You’ll need to be highly organised, proactive, and passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Desirable qualifications and skills include:

• Experience in fundraising, community engagement, or business development.

• Knowledge of grant writing and reporting.

• Familiarity with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.

• A valid driver’s license for travel across the community.

Why Join Us?

By joining Llanelli Foodbank, you become part of a dedicated team that changes lives daily. This role offers the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, make meaningful connections, and contribute to a movement that extends beyond food provision—we’re working towards long-term solutions to poverty and hardship in our community.

If you’re passionate about social justice and thrive on making connections, this is the perfect role for you.

We're looking for a talented and versatile communications officer to help grow our communications and supporter base and increase our impact for the children with complex disabilities and their families who we support.

This is an exciting time for our charity as we are developing ambitious growth plans and we want to increase our social media and digital presence to engage with a wider audience.

You will be expected to lead on our social media strategy, planning, producing and delivering content for all our audiences, and engaging with social media connections to grow our community. You will also be responsible for increasing engagement via our website, e-news and direct digital and offline communications. 

We're looking for a natural storyteller with attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks, striving for excellence while building relationships and working collaboratively with staff from across our small charity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create a social media strategy that builds our community and engagement across our current active platforms of Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and considers the use of other platforms
• Develop and maintain our website to provide and easy and rewarding experience that seamlessly transitions users to the next stage of their journey
• Develop and manage our communications calendar to ensure coordinated planning and communications activity
• Build and manage our range of audience groups, including monthly e-news, email marketing, hardcopy reports and newsletters, and assist with donor stewardship communication
• Support our engagement with external media organisations, using all opportunities to gain positive media coverage
• Support the development of data and reporting processes to help build an insight-led understanding of our audience groups and to inform our marketing and engagement plans
• Assist with the production of our digital assets and communications using digital design software where appropriate

The successful candidate will have strong social media knowledge and experience, as well as experience of building reach and engagement across digitial, printed or in-person communications. They need to be a collaborative team player, willing to learn from and work with staff from across the organisation, and the ability to multitask and juggle different projects and deadlines simultaneously. They will also have a passion for our cause - helping the families of children with complex disabilities get the support they need with the aim of preventing them from going into crisis.

The Education Officer will enthuse young people and local communities about their local seas and amazing marine life through unique boat-based education experiences and innovative co-design education approaches. 

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is a marine conservation charity based on the Isle of Mull. This role is responsible for the development and delivery of HWDT’s new education project, Hebridean Marine Explorers - Connecting Scotland’s seas and communities.

The Education Officer will develop and deliver:

• a 12-week co-design project with schools resulting in a community exhibition

• a programme of digital school workshops

• boat-based floating classroom education workshops

• marine mammal research expeditions for young people

• community open boat events.

Educating young people on land and at sea is key to the role so we are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, organised self-motivator, familiar working with schools and young people, with outstanding communication skills. Experience of marine mammal surveys and the ability to identify cetacean species in the Scottish waters is also essential to the role.

We are looking for somebody experienced in teaching and delivering environmental education activities and training for young people, ideally with knowledge of co-design project delivery and its implementation within a primary school environment.

Our ideal candidate will have experience coordinating a funded project and the skills to provide effective communication, evaluation, and reporting against project targets.

The ability to work with external partners, the wider team of HWDT staff and boat crew to deliver project outcomes and a genuine interest in cetaceans and marine conservation is essential. An understanding of the workings of a charity/NGO would be an advantage.

A valid medical fitness certificate (i.e. ML5 or ENG1) and PVG check is required for the role.

This post has been generously funded by the Scottish Power Foundation.

Grade: 1- Senior Leadership Team/Senior Specialist

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time. 37.5 hours/week.

Responsible to: Deputy Director of Fundraising

Direct reports: Community & Events Manager, Retention Manager, Acquisition Manager, Legacy Marketing Manager, International Relationship Manager.

Location: HQ in Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid) or Remote (UK only)

Travel: Required to attend donor or team conferences/meetings up to 4 times a year. Travel to HQ in Truro, Cornwall, approx. 4 x per year.

Main role and responsibilities

As the driving force behind our UK public fundraising and international giving network— including our 13 incredible ShelterBox affiliates — this role represents a unique opportunity to shape and elevate our fundraising strategy. It's about inspiring leadership, strategic innovation, and maximising every opportunity to grow support for our work.

ShelterBox is entering an exciting phase of public fundraising investment. As we focus on improving our audience focus and scaling our evergreen acquisition, we need an agile, learning focused leader to head up this successful team. As Head of Supporter Engagement, you will lead the development and execution of our fundraising strategy across key disciplines, including Individual Giving (Retention and Acquisition), Legacies, Community Fundraising, and International Giving.

Through an audience-first mindset, optimised supporter journeys, and high-performing, integrated campaigns, you will drive growth in sustainable, unrestricted income. In moments of major disaster, you’ll maximise giving, ensuring our lifesaving aid gets to where it needs to be.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Fundraising, this leadership role is pivotal to our success. You’ll be a key member of the ShelterBox senior leadership team, contributing not just to the FundComms directorate but to the wider organisation. With an innovative and collaborative mindset, and the ability to cultivate strong stakeholder relationships, you’ll unlock new opportunities and help take our impact to the next level.

Who are we looking for?

We need an inspiring leader with a proven track record in public fundraising. Someone who will thrive when shaping strategy, and who can collaborate to create brilliance and empower your teams to innovate.You will cultivate a high performing team through a period of change as we test and learn our way into a multi-channel multi-product portfolio, driven by a lifetime value methodology. Vitally, you will think as much of our donors as we do.

If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines while working closely with colleagues to achieve transformative outcomes, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Experience in a public fundraising leadership role within the charity sector is essential, along with a deep understanding of contemporary fundraising trends and how to apply them effectively.

Join an ambitious, supportive team dedicated to ensuring that no one goes without shelter after disaster.

 Duties will include but not be limited to:

 - Develop and implement an ambitious public fundraising strategy for UK audiences and lead our international giving strategy, in line with ShelterBox’s overarching objectives.  

· Know your audience and your market. Drive income growth, retention, and acquisition through compelling campaigns and exceptional supporter journeys.

· Ensure a diverse and impactful portfolio of fundraising products, fostering innovation and optimisation.

· Oversee the rollout and optimisation of our Gifts in Wills strategy, embedding legacy giving as a fundamental part of our fundraising culture.

· Work collaboratively with the Digital Team to maximise digital channels for supporter engagement and acquisition, and scaling evergreen digital ad campaigns to boost income.

· Lead major disaster public fundraising appeals.

· Strengthen engagement and growth across our global affiliate network, and help shape the future of international giving.

· Work with the Community & Events Team to enhance our relationship-driven approach, building inspiring supporter journeys and compelling propositions, and maximising our work across Rotary Clubs and Districts.

· Partner with the Head of Fundraising Operations to identify system improvements that enhance our audience understanding to drive income growth and supporter experience.

· Use data and insights to drive strategic decision-making and performance optimisation.

· Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to identify opportunities to collaborate and to feed a pipeline of high-level support.

· Lead and inspire a talented team, setting clear objectives and fostering a culture of excellence.

· Manage financial processes, budgeting, and reporting with precision and accountability.

· Represent ShelterBox as required and always work in line with our aims and values.

· Adapt to major disaster situations, occasionally working evenings and weekends at short notice.

· Other duties as may be assigned by your line management.

 Interviews are due to commence from 14th May on Teams.

Director of Partnerships and Engagement 

We are looking for someone brilliant to join the senior leadership team as the Director of Partnerships and Engagement and lead on continuing to strengthen relationships as the Network grows. 

Join a values-based organisation: passionate about young people and ambitious with the drive to create impact. 

The role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who loves working with others to build momentum and collaboration. 

The organisation is an equal opportunities’ employer and welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. 

Position: Director of Partnerships and Engagement 

Location: Hybrid (two days a week in either the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across the Youth Zone Network as required) 

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available) 

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave (calculated pro-rata) rising to a maximum of 30 days; birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts. 

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 12 May 2025 

First stage interviews (in-person): Monday 19 May 2025 

Second stage interviews (in-person): Tuesday 3 June 2025 

There will also be a short, values-based phone interview around the second stage. 

About the Role 

A crucial role in the Network, you will need excellent communication skills to hold honest and respectful relationships with Youth Zone CEOs, senior leaders, Chairs and Trustees across the country. You will be as comfortable challenging Youth Zones as a ‘critical friend’ as you are being creative, bringing fresh ideas and encouraging innovation to support changing priorities across the Network. 

An experienced line manager, you will motivate and lead a multi-disciplinary team to be high performing in their support of Youth Zones, ensuring the focus is always to build capability in the Network. And, you will be supporting Youth Zones in achieving their own ambitions and targets for young people’s engagement, aligned with the collective aspirations in our Network DNA. This will include more effective ways to increase engagement with under-represented groups of young people, such as girls and young women. 

About You 

You will have experience of holding highly effective relationships with Boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams, with the ability to influence to achieve shared commitment and direction. 

You will also have experience of: 

• Managing multiple work streams/projects at one time and meet various, demanding deadlines 

• Effective, multi-disciplinary team management 

• Working strategically to maximise engagement and drive high performance 

• Safeguarding, volunteering, systems and/or impact measurement 

• Working at Board level and an understanding of excellent charity governance 

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile. 

About the Organisation 

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. We train the amazing people that run them and offer continuing support to Youth Zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities. 

You are actively encouraged to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with its Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check. 

Other roles you may have experience of could include Engagement, Impact and Engagement, Community Engagement, Supporter Engagement, Director of Engagement, Director of Impact and Engagement, Director of Community Engagement, Director of Supporter Engagement. 

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

The Noah’s Ark Charity supports the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales in providing world class care, helping to ensure the best outcome and experience possible for children and their families.

Scope of role

The digital marketing officer is a new role within the communications and engagement team, reflecting the charity’s strategic ambitions to shape and improve our digital approach.

We are a friendly, creative, and supportive team, responsible for raising awareness, demonstrating impact,  growing the brand and supporting both our  fundraising colleagues and our committed community of fundraisers, donors and volunteers to raise as  possible in aid of our nations children’s hospital.

As digital marketing officer you will play a key role in developing and implementing our digital strategy, working closely with the fundraising and wider comms and engagement team to deliver tangible results.  It is also an exciting time to join our team, as this role will begin at a critical point in the redevelopment of our website. The digital marketing officer will play a vital part in the ongoing rollout of the site.

Working closely with the wider charity team, this new position offers a real opportunity to help develop and grow the charity’s positive impact on the lives of children and families.

Person specification

We are seeking a digital marketing officer with extensive experience in a digital marketing role, including SEO, paid search and display advertising, paid social media and email marketing

This is a great opportunity to join a small but highly motivated team.

For the full person spec and job description, please see our website.

About the College:

Worcester College is one of the 39 constituent Colleges of the University of Oxford and is home to a vibrant academic community of around 75 Fellows, a lively and varied student body of around 400 undergraduates and 200 graduates, and a dedicated expert team of 150 professional staff, all representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The College strategy explains our forward-looking approach.  Our values are excellence, inspiration, community, inclusivity and trustworthiness. The College is situated at the heart of Oxford in a beautiful environment that the whole community enjoys.

Summary of role responsibilities and person specification:

Worcester College, University of Oxford, is recruiting for the key, senior role of Alumni Engagement Manager to be part of its Development and Alumni Relations team of seven. This is a vital role as we seek to deepen and expand connections with the College’s alumni community. The Alumni Engagement Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of an alumni and supporter engagement strategy which aims to build relationships with alumni and donors to lead to greater involvement with the College through the giving of funds, time and expertise. The Alumni Engagement Manager also plays a vital role in ensuring donors to the College have a strong sense and knowledge of the positive impact of their generosity, so that their philanthropic giving to Worcester is a meaningful, enjoyable and positive experience.

 This is a senior role requiring a proven track record in managing highly effective alumni relations or similar membership programmes, including strong events and communications experience. The role requires the drive and creativity to use events and communications skills to deliver an innovative engagement programme. This varied role spans relationship building and donor stewardship activities, so also offers the opportunity to develop fundraising knowledge and experience. We are a very friendly team of seven in an ambitious college, with a real sense of purpose and a great deal of exciting work taking place.

Further details of the role and person specification can be found on our website.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Viola Kerr 

Closing date: Friday 2nd May 12pm

Interview date: Week commencing 12th May

You will be from a corporate fundraising or sales/business development background within the private, public or charitable sector. You will have a commercially-minded yet mission-driven approach grounded by experience in managing a supporter or sales pipeline, and of prioritising prospects to deliver the best return on investment. We would expect you to be comfortable with the need to achieve income generation-related targets. You will be a great communicator with a personable style who can work with many different people across the wonderful variety of geography, business development and activities of the Wildlife Trust. 

To succeed and be happy in your role, you will enjoy making both face-to-face pitch presentations and writing successful fundraising or sales proposals – and, of course, contributing to our core purpose: to bring wildlife back, empower people to take action for nature and create a society where nature matter. This is a new role which will evolve following your appointment so you should be excited by the flexibility and opportunities to take an innovative approach.

Who we are

North Wales Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage 35 nature reserves in north Wales. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

Are you passionate about empowering people to overcome exclusion, isolation, destitution and poverty?

Our client is an award-winning charity based in Manchester providing legal immigration advice, representation and support to people seeking asylum, refugees, children and vulnerable adults across the North West. They have a strong reputation regionally and nationally for the high-quality legal representation, support and hope to provide to people experiencing immigration injustice and their experience across 35 years. The charity also supports services to people at risk of homelessness and destitution, and to unaccompanied children and young people.

They work in collaboration with others to influence local and national policies on immigration and provide training to increase understanding of the immigration system and its impact on people in the North West and nationally.

Chief Executive
Location: Hybrid, with 3 days per week working from the office/ across Manchester.
Salary: up to £75,000 full time equivalent.

They are now looking for a new Chief Executive to build on the great work of their retiring, long-term CEO, to lead the charity into its next phase of development. This will include leading an organisational review, ensuring they have the right structures in place that support staff to continue to provide exceptional quality services, as well as a crucial voice for those they work with.

The new CEO will also build close relationships with their funders, government bodies, politicians, partner agencies and supporters to ensure they can maximise new opportunities and influence policy and systems change through their high-quality experience and evidence.

They are seeking those with the following skills areas:

• Sound strategic experience within an organisation of a similar complexity, with senior leadership experience or managing multi-disciplinary teams of over 10 people.
• A track record in developing organisations based on the needs of their clients.
• Experience of operational effectiveness and providing staff with the necessary support and infrastructure to deliver high quality services.
• Experience of raising the profile of an organisation.

Successful candidates will bring a strong empathy for the enormous challenges faced by their clients and a passion for ensuring those who are marginalised are fully supported to achieve their full potential.

Our client is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and volunteers regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, marriage or civil partnership, religion or belief which are “protected characteristics” under the Equality Act 2010.

They are also committed to provide equal opportunities to refugees and asylum seekers and applications are particularly welcomed from those with refugee lived experience.

For further information and to apply to this role, please visit the microsite by clicking 'Apply via Website'.

Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 6th May 2025
First stage interviews with Prospectus: 12-16th May 2025
Engagement meetings with client: 27th May 2025
Panel interviews with client: 28th and 29th May 2025

Philanthropy and Engagement Associate

Role Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity for an early career development professional to devise and manage an ambitious fundraising and engagement strategy for regular and annual donors thus helping to create a sustainable culture of philanthropy at Eton. 

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Philanthropy & Engagement Associate will be responsible for the execution and management of a comprehensive regular and annual giving programme, including the coordination and oversight of supporting initiatives in the areas of donor relations, development services and stewardship. 

As a crucial and integral part of the College’s development team, the Philanthropy & Engagement Associate will be an innovative and skilled development professional with demonstrable experience of best practice in regular and annual giving techniques.

 Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Main Duties

• Work with the Director of Development and Executive Director of Communications, Engagement and Development to create and implement a highly ambitious and sustainable regular and annual giving strategy in support of the College’s short, medium, and long-term vision.  
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of regular and annual giving activities.
• Prepare and manage detailed plans for the execution of appeals including digital, direct mail and/or personal solicitations.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure rigorous gift management administrations systems and accurate maintenance of prospect data.
• Manage follow-up action when pledges and gifts are received including ensuring that supporters are appropriately recognised and stewarded.
• Conduct data analysis to understand donor behaviour and prevailing themes and trends and develop data driven annual giving strategies.
• Support fundraising strategy through the implementation of strong support systems, and day-to-day administrative practices. 
• Ensure all fundraising activities undertaken in support of the College are performed to the highest standards and in accordance with best practice as established by professional bodies such as CASE, IDPE and the Institute for Fundraising. 
• Ensure that all activities comply fully with the relevant Data Protection and any other legislation in the UK and overseas.
• Work with external stakeholders, volunteers, and other supporters to maximise their relationships and networks. 
• Produce timely, relevant, and accurate reports on progress and projections on all development activities. 
• Maintain knowledge of best practice in fundraising and related matters, refreshing skills as necessary 
• Carry out other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Director of Development and Executive Director of Communications, Engagement and Development. 
• Support the delivery of the College’s charitable vision, by attending events and presentations and acting as a strong ambassador for Eton. 
• Commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

Key internal stakeholders include, but are not limited to: 

• Development Team
• Events & Engagement Team
• The Provost 
• The Vice Provost
• Members of the Leadership Team 
• Fundraising committees and working parties 
• The Old Etonian Association (OEA) 
• Heads of Department 

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrable fundraising experience in a philanthropic role;
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful fundraising strategies;
• Proven experience in database entry, analysis, reporting, and some project management;
• Proven experience and proficiency in donor database formats; knowledge of ThankQ/Access Charity CRM a plus;
• Proven experience with donor engagement and volunteer management;
• Ability to assess donor data and segment appropriately;
• Ability to interact with donors;
• Ability to initiate projects, be flexible, and work independently;
• Ability to prioritize appropriately when facing multiple responsibilities and tasks;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral;
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to details;
• Excellent IT knowledge and skills;
• A collaborative spirit and strong team ethic;
• High levels of commercial awareness, tact, and discretion;
• Practical knowledge of the Data Protection Act;
• Energy, resourcefulness, and tenacity to lead and embed significant change; 
• Passion for the transformational impact of education and empathy with the College’s aims and vision;
• An appreciation of tradition and history as well as innovation.

Working Pattern

• Your working hours will be 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
• You will be working 52 weeks per year.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us, so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

Earth Trust helps nature and people thrive in South Oxfordshire.

We engage people through our Green Spaces. Over the next ten years we will be meaningfuly engaging over 100,000 people a year, being a nationally recognised exemplar of integreated land management.

To realise our ambition, we need you - a creative and data-driven Marketing and Communications Officer to help grow our audience, engage supporters, and drive awareness of our mission to connect people with nature.

As part of our Communications team, you will develop and deliver marketing campaigns, manage social media and email marketing, create compelling content, and optimise digital channels to enhance engagement. You’ll also oversee website updates, SEO, and Google Ads, ensuring our messaging reaches the right audiences.

We’re looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in marketing and communications, excellent copywriting and content creation skills, and proficiency in tools like MailChimp, WordPress, and Canva. Experience in paid media campaigns, digital fundraising, or charity marketing would be a plus.

Why join us? 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate team, working on meaningful campaigns that inspire people to take action for the environment.

The role is permanent and full-time. The hybrid role requires you to be in our offices in Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire OX14 4QZ for at least two days a week. 

Alongside a wonderful working environment, we offer generous annual leave, volunteering opportunities, family friendly, flexible working wherever possible with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. Current benefits include:

• Holidays: 26 days holiday per year (pro-rata) increasing with length of service. Plus an additional 3 days of leave over Christmas and bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 7.72% employer contribution (following successful probation)
• Healthcare Plan: Provided by Medicash to help with the cost of 
• Volunteering days Linked to personal development

Application deadline: Sunday 4th May

Virtual Screening & Shortlisting Calls: Throughout

In-person Interviews: Week commencing 12th May 2025

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you think you'd be right for the role.

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