Charity People Engagement Hub

Events Fundraiser

Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services, Low Moor Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0BG

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115067

Published date:

11-08-2026

Summary

Are you an events aficionado wanting to use your skills to support a charity which helps people across the Fylde coast live their lives to the full and live well to the very end?

Events Fundraiser
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Contract: Interim position until September 2028, full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Blackpool, with the opportunity to work from home 1 day per week.
Benefits: Stand out holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays as well as a host of other great benefits including free onsite parking, subsidised onsite canteen, time off in lieu, access to training and development opportunities, investment in your wellbeing, and eligibility for NHS Blue Light Care.

Trinity and Brian House Hospice believe in focusing on the positives within palliative care, providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness to improve quality of life for them and their loved ones. They do this through recognising that each person has individual needs and caters to these needs through offering their services in the hospice, the hospital, at home, or residential care home.

About the Role

The Events Fundraiser will work with the Events Manager to develop, plan and deliver the hospice’s programme of events across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. You’ll lead on the operational planning and delivery of these events, including creating detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, promotional plans and post‑event evaluations.

You will provide exceptional stewardship to event participants from the moment they sign up until after the event. Along with the Marketing and Communications Team, you’ll ensure messaging across the event is consistent, inspiring and tailored. You will also provide on the day support, ensuring each event feels warm and welcoming to participants.

About You

This role will suit someone who is highly organised, collaborative, creative and innovative. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and time management skills and will thrive in a busy and fast-paced environment.

You will bring experience of:

Working in an events or fundraising role
Delivering large-scale, high-profile events from planning to completion
Producing marketing campaign material for events across multiple channels for different audiences
Managing multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meeting tight deadlines
Providing excellent support and building relationships with attendees and other stakeholders

If this role sparks your interest, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Gabi Smith at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am Friday 4^th September
Interviews: Week commencing 14^th September

Please let us know if you have any issues with interview dates above as we understand that it’s peak summer holiday time and we don’t want this to impact your being able to apply.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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Executive Assistant

London

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115564

Published date:

10-08-2026

Summary

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

Salary: £44,277 plus pension and excellent benefits
Location: Victoria, London
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026
Interviews: Provisionally 1-2 September 2026

Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with The Passage to recruit an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.
The Passage is one of the UK's leading homelessness charities, working to prevent and end homelessness through innovative services, strategic partnerships and practical support. Based in the heart of Westminster, The Passage combines frontline delivery with national influence to create lasting change for people experiencing homelessness.
This is a pivotal role providing direct support to the Chief Executive while also supporting the wider Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and Governance Committees. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a central role in helping the organisation operate effectively and ensuring governance processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the CEO with diary management, meeting coordination and correspondence.
Organising and servicing Board and Committee meetings.
Preparing and circulating papers and ensuring actions are tracked to completion.
Taking accurate minutes at senior-level meetings.
Supporting governance systems, trustee engagement, induction and development.
Managing relationships with trustees, senior stakeholders and external partners.
Assisting with strategic projects and high-profile organisational events.
Acting as a key point of contact for the CEO and wider Executive Team.

About You
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant or senior administrator who can confidently operate at executive and board level.
You will bring:

Experience supporting a CEO, Director or senior leadership team.
Excellent minute-taking and governance administration skills.
Strong diary management and organisational ability.
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, trustees or board members.
Excellent judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Whilst charity-sector experience would be beneficial, applications are welcomed from candidates with Executive Assistant experience gained in other sectors, including corporate, public sector and commercial environments.

Working Arrangements
The role is best described as hybrid but office-led, with an expectation of approximately 3-4 days per week in the Victoria office, alongside some flexibility for home working depending on business needs.

How to Apply
Please send your CV together with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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Fundraising Manager

Castle Community Centre, Barbers Lane, Northwich, CW8 1DT

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115531

Published date:

10-08-2026

Summary

Fundraising Manager

Remote role, with regular travel across Cheshire

£30,000 to £40,000 per annum FTE

3-month fixed-term contract, possibly longer

Part time and full-time hours considered (minimum 3 days per week)

Interviews: 13^th or 18^th August

Start date: ASAP, August 2026

Charity People are proud to be working with a charity in Cheshire to find them an experienced Fundraising Manager to help strengthen and develop their community and corporate fundraising activity during an exciting period of development.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this position will take ownership of community and corporate fundraising activity, helping to grow support across Cheshire and the wider Northwest. You will be working in a very supportive, flexible, and positive environment with an experienced leadership team that understands both the rewards and challenges of fundraising. There is a genuine commitment to investing in fundraising and developing sustainable income streams for the future of the charity. There is no line management responsibility for this role.

Key responsibilities:

Developing and managing community and corporate fundraising relationships
Identifying and securing new partnership opportunities
Building relationships with local businesses, supporters, and community groups
Representing the charity at meetings, events, and networking opportunities
Supporting the delivery of a planned fundraising event, and maximising engagement opportunities arising from it
Helping to develop supporter journeys and stewardship activity
Supporting the implementation of an upcoming appeal campaign
Develop compelling fundraising stories and supporter communications
Maintaining accurate records using the fundraising CRM

You will bring:

Experience in a fundraising team, with strengths in either community fundraising, corporate fundraising, or both.
Experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, business development, or partnership development
A proactive and self-motivated approach
Strong relationship building skills, and confidence working with external stakeholders
Experience developing relationships from scratch and creating new opportunities
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal
Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to engage a wide range of audiences
The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage a varied workload

This is a predominantly remote role, with flexibility around where and how your work is carried out. To be considered for this role, you must be willing to spend regular time across Cheshire building relationships and attending meetings, typically equating to around one day per week, although this will largely be driven by individual diary commitments and fundraising activity. There is parking on site and paid milage for travel across the region.

This role is perfect for an experienced fundraising manager who enjoys building relationships, finding opportunities, and driving fundraising initiative.

If you are keen to learn more, please send your CV across asap, interviews are being arranged asap.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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Fundraising Coordinator

Castle Community Centre, Barbers Lane, Northwich, CW8 1DT

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115530

Published date:

10-08-2026

Summary

Fundraising Coordinator

Remote role, with regular travel across Cheshire

£24,000 to £32,000 per annum FTE

3-month fixed-term contract, possibly longer

Part time and full-time hours considered (minimum 3 days per week)

Interviews: 13^th or 18^th August

Start date: ASAP, August 2026

Charity People are proud to be working with a charity in Cheshire to find them an experienced fundraiser to help strengthen and develop their community and corporate fundraising activity during an exciting period of development.

There is a significant opportunity to build on strong community goodwill, excellent supporter stewardship, and a growing appetite for fundraising across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining momentum, developing new relationships, and ensuring opportunities are maximised.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this position will take ownership of community and corporate fundraising activity, helping to grow support across Cheshire and the wider Northwest. You will be working in a very supportive, flexible, and positive environment with an experienced leadership team that understands both the rewards and challenges of fundraising. There is a genuine commitment to investing in fundraising and developing sustainable income streams for the future of the charity.

Key responsibilities:

Developing and managing community and corporate fundraising relationships
Identifying and securing new partnership opportunities
Building relationships with local businesses, supporters, and community groups
Representing the charity at meetings, events, and networking opportunities
Supporting the delivery of a planned fundraising event, and maximising engagement opportunities arising from it
Helping to develop supporter journeys and stewardship activity
Supporting the implementation of an upcoming appeal campaign
Develop compelling fundraising stories and supporter communications
Maintaining accurate records using the fundraising CRM

You will bring:

Experience in a fundraising team, with strengths in either community fundraising, corporate fundraising, or both.
Experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, business development, or partnership development
A proactive and self-motivated approach
Strong relationship building skills, and confidence working with external stakeholders
Experience developing relationships from scratch and creating new opportunities
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal
Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to engage a wide range of audiences
The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage a varied workload

This is a predominantly remote role, with flexibility around where and how your work is carried out. To be considered for this role, you must be willing to spend regular time across Cheshire building relationships and attending meetings, typically equating to around one day per week, although this will largely be driven by individual diary commitments and fundraising activity. There is parking on site and paid milage for travel across the region.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and creating momentum where there is huge potential for growth. This is a wonderful fundraising opportunity and there is scope for this role to progress past three months. If you are keen to learn more, please send your CV across asap, interviews are being arranged asap.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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Senior Networks and Engagement Manager

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115332

Published date:

10-08-2026

Summary

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with CIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) to recruit their next Senior Networks and Engagement Manager – Regions and YEN.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected professional membership body at a time of growth and development, leading engagement across CIBSE's regional and early-career volunteer networks.

We're looking for an experienced relationship manager, volunteer engagement specialist or membership professional who enjoys working with volunteers, building meaningful stakeholder relationships and driving positive change. If you're motivated by supporting networks to thrive, improving ways of working and delivering strategic projects that make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

CIBSE is the professional body for building services engineers and exists to advance and promote the art, science and practice of building services engineering.

The organisation supports professionals throughout their careers by setting standards, accrediting education, investing in research and influencing industry policy. Working at CIBSE offers the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable built environment while supporting a passionate and engaged membership community.

Senior Networks and Engagement Manager – Regions and YEN

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Farringdon, London
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

This is a varied and influential role within CIBSE's Networks and Engagement team, with responsibility for supporting regional volunteer networks across the UK and internationally, alongside the Young Engineers Network (YEN).

The position combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring regional and volunteer networks are effective, well-supported and positioned to maximise member engagement.

You will work closely with senior volunteers, committees and board members, while also managing and developing two direct reports.

This is not a committee administration role. Instead, you'll take ownership of ensuring volunteer networks are functioning effectively, identifying opportunities for improvement, leading strategic projects and helping shape the future structure of CIBSE's regional engagement model.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and support to UK and international regional networks.
Work closely with volunteer committees to ensure effective governance and engagement.
Support and develop the Young Engineers Network (YEN).
Lead strategic projects relating to volunteer engagement and network development.
Review and improve the effectiveness of regional structures and ways of working.
Build strong relationships with senior volunteers, board members and colleagues.
Lead annual planning and activity processes across networks.
Support membership growth, retention and engagement initiatives.
Line manage and develop two team members.
Attend regional meetings and events as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines excellent stakeholder management skills with a genuine passion for working with volunteers.

You will likely bring:

Experience working with volunteers, committees, networks or membership communities.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading teams and developing colleagues.
An understanding of governance and committee structures.
The ability to work strategically while remaining comfortable with operational delivery.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
A proactive mindset and the confidence to identify and implement improvements.

Applications are welcome from candidates within membership bodies, professional associations, charities, institutes, not-for-profit organisations and other environments where volunteer engagement and stakeholder management are central to success.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact across a large volunteer network while shaping how engagement is delivered in the future.

You'll join an organisation with a clear sense of purpose, work with highly committed volunteers and members, and play a key role in delivering projects that support the future of the profession.

The role offers an excellent blend of strategic work, relationship management, leadership and project delivery, making it ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 - please note early applications are encouraged.

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background, including age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe greater diversity leads to greater impact for the organisations we work with.

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Corporate Partnerships Lead

Bradford, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115497

Published date:

10-08-2026

Summary

Amended Standard Template

Job title: Corporate Partnership Lead - Morrisons Department: Corporate Partnerships (Philanthropy & Partnerships) Location: Office-based in Bradford for 2 days per week; otherwise, flexible. Reports to: Senior Corporate Partnership Lead Accountable for:

• Corporate Partnership Manager – Morrisons

• Corporate Partnership Officer Morrisons

• Communications and Marketing Manager – Morrisons Accountable to: Head of Partnership Management Grade: E Job Purpose/Summary:

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced Corporate Partnership Lead with a strong track record of growing, and managing high value Retail, strategic and commercial partnerships that exceed income targets and help to drive societal change. This role will be the external face and day to day lead for Marie Curie’s large, high-value corporate partnership with Morrisons with a gross income target of approximately £15m over 3 years. This role will be based in Morrisons’ Bradford head office for a minimum of 3 days per week and be home-based for the remainder. The postholder will work within Morrisons’ Corporate Affairs team to ensure that our partnership delivers on key objectives for the business, and Marie Curie. You will take a ‘new business’ approach to partnership management, working in a fast paced, retail environment, pitching to buying teams and securing new commercial partners. You will be experienced in successfully identifying significant income, influence and awareness opportunities that support mutually beneficial goals and objectives. You will be an expert in retail partnerships, covering both colleague/customer fundraising, cause related marketing as well as developing and delivering high-quality fundraising, stewardship and communications plans and campaigns with corporate partners. This position will also be responsible for leading and supporting on a variety of additional projects that support the wider corporate partnerships team strategy and Marie Curie’s wider strategic goals. Accountabilities (Duties & Responsibilities) Fundraising, planning and Relationship Management

• To lead the day-to-day management and growth, of one of our high value partnerships, focusing on staff & colleague fundraising, cause related marketing and project funding to meet and exceed financial targets of £5m per year.

• Working with the Senior Corporate Partnership Lead to identify strategic opportunities within the retailer that achieve partnership goals, support business objectives, and enable the partnerships to drive societal change.

• To lead on the development and delivery of robust, creative, and commercially strong partnership plans, stewardship, communications, and fundraising plans, and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve this.

• To ensure that your portfolio meets and exceeds agreed internal and external objectives and expectations.

Marie Curie

Job Description

• To proactively identify, pitch and drive forward new business opportunities within existing partnerships that add additional income, strategic, cost saving and gift in kind opportunities.

• To deliver sector leading stewardship to partners, proactively building peer to peer relationships at all levels between Marie Curie and corporate partners to seek out and cultivate new opportunities.

• To attend and chair regular meetings with partners, ensuring that the appropriate internal and external stakeholders are involved and briefed in advance where necessary.

• To prepare Commercial Participators Agreements (CPA) for all partners and ensure that the deadlines and financial agreements agreed to are met. Ensure CPA agreements are in place at the start of each partnership or new commercial activity.

• To attend partner events where necessary and to ensure that events are appropriately supported by the relevant Marie Curie personnel. These events may occur at weekends and evenings where time in lieu will be agreed.

Budgeting and Reporting

• To achieve and exceed financial targets agreed with your line manager and report on all financial arrangements with corporate clients ensuring that all income and expenditure is accounted for and appropriately included in the budget.

• To ensure that all contacts are entered onto the database and to be responsible for maintaining accurate information on companies.

• To accurately report income to your partners, producing detailed financial analysis and engaging impact reports when needed to update partners on the progress of the partnership.

• To produce monthly reports and quarterly financial projections for the Head of Partnership Management.

• To produce an evaluation document on key activities within partnerships to be shared with internal stakeholders and the wider team for shared learning.

Other

• Work closely with other Marie Curie teams to achieve financial and non-financial objectives for teams and departments across Marie Curie, including the promotion of key campaigns and to share information and resources.

• Deputise for the Senior Corporate Partnership Lead when required.

• Work internally with teams across the organisation, from PR, Social, Community and Challenge Events to ensure first class support for your corporate partners.

• Occasional travel to Marie Curie head office in Nine Elms will be required.

General: In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Marie Curie employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

• Marie Curie is committed to encouraging volunteering throughout the organisation and as such the post holder will be expected to support and respect volunteers and may be asked to work alongside or supervise a volunteer as part of their role whilst working at Marie Curie.

• Marie Curie operates a no-smoking policy. The post holder should either be a non-smoker or

be prepared not to smoke in any Charity premises, grounds, or vehicles or when on Marie Curie business outside the office.

• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.

• Adhere to all information governance, privacy and security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures; practise and promote secure behaviours.

• Always adhere to all Marie Curie policies and procedures • Actively promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people, and

children, observing and adhering to Marie Curie policies on safeguarding • Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the

Charity into disrepute.

• Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

• For designated roles, the post holder will be responsible for health & safety, information governance, business continuity planning and/or risk management. (These responsibilities will be notified on appointment).

This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

Criteria Essential Desirable Assessed

Skills / Abilities Strategic partnership and project planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Ability to communicate, influence and negotiate with a wide range of audiences at all levels.

Creative thinker with an eye for detail who can come up with innovative ideas for company approaches, fundraising, communication, and stewardship campaigns. Excellent organisational and time management skills with a professional and methodical approach.

Strong relationship building and networking aptitude for networking both internally and externally.

New business skills and the ability to take the initiative, and seek out new income, awareness and influencing opportunities.

Robust, confident ‘can do’ attitude that thrives on challenges and calm under pressure.

Tenacity, resilience, and self- motivation. IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database.

Social media, marketing, and design skills

Application/interview

Experience Proven track record in partnership management of COTY, CRM, strategic and commercial corporate-charity partnerships.

Creating and managing pipelines.

Application/interview

Marie Curie

Person Specification:

Corporate Partnership Lead – Morrisons

Success in pitching and retaining existing partners – from proposal development to employee vote strategies. Experience of meeting and exceeding income targets.

Experience of identifying, prospecting, and securing income opportunities with corporate partners. Experience of managing complex relationships with multiple stakeholders. Team working and collaboration

across teams to use multi- disciplinary talents to best effect. Co-ordinating multiple projects and delivering to deadlines. Creating, managing, and monitoring budgets, forecasting and accurate valuing of new partnerships.

Knowledge Strong knowledge of corporate charity landscape, key sector and partnership trends, commercial insight, and awareness. Strong understanding specifically of the UK Retail market, its dependencies, risks, and opportunities.

Interview

Other requirements Demonstrable interest in the charitable sector and Marie Curie Travel, and to work occasional anti- social hours

Interview

Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments to these criteria will be considered to accommodate personal circumstances such as disabilities.

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Director of Development

68 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115398

Published date:

07-08-2026

Summary

Director of Development

Job description

Job title:	Director of Development
Salary:	£90,000 per year
Contract:	Permanent
Hours:	35 hours per week
Directorate:	Development
Reports to:	CEO
Direct/indirect reports:	5 direct / 14 indirect

Our mission

The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. We work directly with young people and their families, with the 5,000 schools in these communities, with nurseries, prisons, YOIs and through our teams leading community literacy programmes in 20 places in the UK facing the biggest literacy and poverty challenges. Our research makes us the leading authority on literacy and drives all our work. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive charity, better at listening to and working in partnership with the communities we exist to serve. Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and our work changes people’s life stories.

Find out more about our bold and ambitious strategy for 2026-2029.

Purpose of role

As Director of Development you will lead our fundraising and development strategy. The development directorate is the engine room of the charity, generating income from a diverse range of funders and enabling us to increase our impact in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities. We have exciting and award-winning corporate partnerships – including with the Premier League, KPMG, McDonalds, Penguin Random House, Harper Collins and Hachette – and are supported by a wide range of trusts and foundations. We also have important strategic partnerships with Arts Council England and the Department for Education. In 2026 we are leading delivery of the National Year of Reading on behalf of the Government and a coalition of charity partners.

You will provide hands-on and dynamic leadership for the directorate, and be responsible increasing our supporter base, including a focus on strengthening unrestricted income. You will continue to grow support from corporates, trusts and foundations, leading from the front to cultivate new relationships through the careful positioning of our asks. You will also oversee the development of our major donor strategy and be our strategic lead for the National Council for Literacy and Business, which is chaired by Dame Julia Cleverdon.

Key contacts

You will be a member of the senior management team, work closely with the CEO and report to trustees at quarterly board meetings. As well as leading a dynamic and ambitious team of professional fundraisers, you will also work with programme leads who play a vital role in fundraising and managing relationships with funders.

Regular external contacts will include funders and partners, frequently at senior leadership or board level, as well as relationship management with senior stakeholders or potential partners, suppliers and sector leaders.

Outline of responsibilities

Lead the National Literacy Trust’s fundraising strategy, meeting income targets for the charity to ensure we fulfil our ambitions to transform literacy in disadvantaged communities
Work closely with the CEO and senior management team to develop strong value propositions for funders and partners and maximise income from trusts, foundations, corporates, government and major donors
Be an inspiring advocate for our mission and our work, identifying and fostering contacts with new funders
Provide strategic oversight for our fundraising portfolio, growing a wide range of existing strategic funding partnerships and successfully acquiring new funders to ensure sustainable growth
Be responsible for annual income currently around £17m
Work closely with the marketing and communications directorate to develop and report on individual giving campaigns
Provide entrepreneurial and motivational leadership for the development directorate alongside practical management
Ensure effective planning, management and pipeline development across income streams
Manage relationships with existing and new supporters, strengthening trust and collaboration
Be a collaborative and collegiate member of the senior management team
Live the values of the charity and build the organisational culture, demonstrating a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

This outline is indicative and is not intended to provide a complete list of duties. The postholder will also be required to support activities that contribute to the growth and sustainability of the charity, and to the sharing and development of our organisational knowledge.

Person specification

Essential

Successful track record of leading the fundraising strategy of a charity and delivering sustained income growth
Excellent networking skills and ability to secure new funders
Experience of leading major integrated and strategic corporate partnerships
Creating and executing successful income generating campaigns
Motivational leadership skills and experience
Excellent and compelling communication skills
Excellent understanding of financial planning and reporting

Desirable

Experience fundraising for work to support children, families or disadvantaged communities
Using Salesforce to manage fundraising pipelines, planning and income
Senior leadership experience and working with boards

Summary of terms

Location:	You will be able to work regularly from home around the requirements of your role for in person meetings or travel. However, you will be contracted to our office at 68 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RL, and responsible for your travel to London when necessary. We expect this will be around twice a week on average, including being in London every week for a team office day.
Flexible working:	We have a flexible working culture and encourage all staff to work in a way that enables them to be most effective in their role. This role will involve occasional out of hours working and time off in lieu will be granted for any additional hours worked.
Travel:	This post will require regular national travel. Travel expenses will be paid when incurred in line with our expenses policy.
Safeguarding:	We are committed to safeguarding all those who come into contact with our work and all staff are required to follow our safeguarding policy for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Income summary and growth

Our total income for 2025-26 was £17.8m, which included funding for the National Year of Reading. Income in 2020/21 was £7.1m.

We have experienced significant growth over the past five years but this has been focused on restricted programme income; growing our unrestricted income has remained more challenging, with no growth in this area in the past year. In comparison, restricted income has grown by 25%.

This will be a key priority for you in 2026-27 and beyond, to ensure we can grow our reserves in line with our policy and continue to invest in our strategic core capacity.

Current partners

We believe that the business community has a key role to play in raising literacy levels. We currently work with an exciting portfolio of almost 100 partners, including brands and businesses that connect strongly with the communities we work with, like McDonalds, the Premier League, Provident and Morrisons. We have strong partnerships with businesses like Slaughter and May, PwC, KPMG and Experian who see literacy and social mobility as key to their future. We are also supported by over 30 publishers, including Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan, Hachette and Harper Collins.

Working with leaders from the business community, we want to continue to grow new partnerships and mobilise the sector to address literacy. Our Council for Literacy and Business, chaired by Dame Julia Cleverdon, is a movement of businesses committed to literacy. Our Vision for Literacy Business Pledge, and new Literacy and Business Awards, also provide recognition for their leadership and action, and open up new opportunities to build our range of partners.

Our Patron, ambassadors and champions

Our Patron is The Queen, who takes a deep interest in our work and regularly visits our community programmes. Recently this has included visiting schools to open new libraries funded by our programmes and hosting a reception at Clarence House for our grassroots Literacy Champion volunteers and supporters to mark the charity’s 30th anniversary.

We are also fortunate to have a strong collection of ambassadors and champions. These include authors committed to our cause such as Cressida Cowell, Victoria Hislop, Malorie Blackman and Anthony Horowitz.

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Independent Trustee

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

113277

Published date:

07-08-2026

Summary

Independent Trustee – Royal College of Physicians

Location: London, with online attendance possible if necessary

Term: Up to four years, with potential reappointment for an additional term

Time Commitment: Approximately 1.5 days per month

Remuneration: Voluntary position, with reasonable expenses reimbursed

Help shape the future of medicine via digital governance

Are you a senior digital, AI or cyber security leader who can bring independent judgement, constructive challenge and strategic assurance to one of the UK’s most historic and influential medical membership bodies?

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is seeking to appoint an Independent Trustee with expertise in digital transformation, AI governance and/or cyber security. This is a distinctive opportunity to help ensure the RCP’s governance maturity keeps pace with the changing digital environment, while supporting its charitable purpose and long-term resilience.

About the organisation:

Founded in 1518, the Royal College of Physicians is a professional membership body for physicians, with around 40,000 members and fellows globally working across hospitals, communities and 30 medical specialties. Everything the RCP does is aimed at improving patient care, reducing illness, setting high standards in medicine and shaping better health for all.

The RCP employs around 350 staff and has an operating budget of approximately £40 million per year. Its work spans education, clinical standards, policy, advocacy, leadership development and support for physicians across the UK and internationally.

In April 2026, the RCP launched its new strategy for 2026–2030, centred on four priorities: connection, standards, voice and renewal. The strategy focuses on supporting members and fellows, strengthening community, advocating for the future of medicine, and building organisational resilience and responsible growth.

The Opportunity:

As an Independent Trustee, you will provide objective scrutiny, external perspective and strategic challenge as part of the Board of Trustees. You will act collectively with fellow trustees in the best interests of the RCP and its charitable purposes, helping to ensure the organisation is well run, financially sustainable, compliant and focused on delivering public benefit.

Your specialist contribution will be to bring senior-level expertise in digital, AI and/or cyber security governance to support Board deliberations, strengthen assurance and guide effective oversight of risks and opportunities. You will work alongside independent trustees, senior officer clinicians, the President, Chair, Chief Executive and executive team at a pivotal moment in the RCP’s development.

This voluntary position offers the chance to:

Bring expert oversight to digital transformation, AI governance, cyber security and organisational risk.
Support the delivery of the RCP’s 2026–2030 strategy and its commitment to modern, transparent governance.
Provide constructive challenge and independent judgement on strategic, financial, operational and reputational matters.

About You:

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative and values-led leader who brings:

Senior leadership experience in a complex organisation.
High-level expertise in digital transformation, AI governance and/or cyber security governance.
Experience of serving on, or working closely with, a board or equivalent governance body.
An understanding of charity governance and the legal duties of trusteeship, or the willingness to develop this quickly.
A commitment to the RCP’s mission, values and strategic objectives.

Experience of working in or with a professional membership body, charity, regulator, public body or healthcare-related organisation would be highly desirable, although we welcome candidates whose broader experience and perspectives can strengthen the Board.

Application Deadline:

5pm Monday 7^th September 2026

How to Apply

Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Royal College of Physicians on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack in the first instance.

For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030 595 or Tiku van Houtem on 07926 129 788 or via email at seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk

Use of AI in applications:

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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Website Project Manager

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115100

Published date:

07-08-2026

Summary

Website Project Manager brief

Project: Back Up website redevelopment

Overview

Back Up is a UK charity partnering with people affected by spinal cord injury to unlock new possibilities, build confidence, and live life to the full. We are seeking an experienced website project manager to support the final stages of the procurement process of a digital agency and to work in partnership with the appointed agency to deliver a new website for Back Up.

This role will be responsible for working with internal stakeholders to identifying and secure a suitable agency partner, and then lead the management of the full lifecycle of the project through discovery, design, build, launch, post launch troubleshooting and evaluation.

The successful candidate will act as the primary liaison between Back Up and the appointed agency, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget (including updates to the funder), and aligned with organisational goals.

Objectives

Procure a high-quality and experienced digital agency partner through a structured and transparent procurement process ensuring they meet our requirements
Deliver a modern, accessible, and user-centred website
Improve user journeys for key audiences (people affected by spinal cord injury, fundraisers/supporters and professionals)
Ensure the site supports organisational growth, fundraising, and service delivery

Scope of Work

1. Procurement & agency selection

Develop evaluation criteria, and scoring framework
Support agency Q&A and clarifications
Evaluate proposals against agreed criteria
Lead contract negotiation and onboarding of selected agency

2. Project planning and governance

Refine project plan, timeline, and key milestones
Attend the digital transformation project meeting to update on the website project
Define roles, responsibilities, and governance structure for the website project meetings
Set up reporting, risk management, and issue resolution processes
Ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and senior leadership

3. Discovery phase

Work with Back Up Services team to identify and contact service users that could be involved in user discovery workshops and testing
Work with agency to define user needs, personas, and journeys
Work with digital agency to organise and deliver stakeholder workshops to inform design and content structure
Support content audit, information architecture development, migration and content development
Ensure alignment with Back Up’s strategy, brand, and accessibility standards

4. Design & UX

Oversee design process to ensure user-centred approach
Provide critical review and challenge of agency outputs
Ensure accessibility (WCAG), inclusivity, and best practice UX
Coordinate internal feedback and approvals

5. Development & Implementation

Monitor build progress against agreed scope and timelines
Ensure technical quality, performance, SEO, and CMS usability
Oversee integrations (e.g. CRM, donations, third-party tools)
Coordinate content migration planning

6. Testing & Launch

Define and manage testing plan (UAT, accessibility, performance)
Ensure all issues are resolved prior to launch
Oversee launch planning, including risk mitigation and rollback plans
Support internal readiness (training, documentation, handover)
Work with communications and marketing team to plan communications to stakeholders about new website

7. Post-launch

Support initial optimisation and troubleshooting
Review performance against objectives
Provide recommendations for ongoing development and improvement

Experience and skills required

Proven experience delivering similar website redevelopment projects (ideally in charity or public sector)
Strong experience running digital agency procurement processes
Expertise in UX, accessibility, and content-led websites
Understanding of CMS platforms and integrations
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to challenge constructively and drive quality outcomes
Strong content writing and presentation skills
Experience of managing developing and managing google ads to support communications and marketing team

Timeline

Indicative timeline (to be refined):

Procurement: July – September 2026
Discovery & Design: July to November 2026
Build & Testing: January – March 2027
Content migration: April 2027
Launch: May-June 2027

Working Arrangements

Working 2-3 days a week working remotely with occasional travel to the office
Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing with a weekly check in meeting

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Fundraising Lead

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

115299

Published date:

06-08-2026

Summary

Fundraising Lead - Care Rights UK

Charity People are delighted to be working with Care Rights UK to recruit a brand-new Fundraising Lead, a pivotal role that will play a central part in shaping the charity's future growth and sustainability.

Care Rights UK is the charity focused on promoting the rights of older people in care. The organisation wants the best quality of life for older people needing care and for people to know their rights, as well as how to use them. Offering information, advice and support to empower those using care services as well as their relatives and friends, the organisation challenges poor care, highlights good practice and demands a better care system.

Courageous, independent and empowering, this is a truly special organisation undertaking work with real impact.

Fundraising Lead

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: CEO

Hours: Full-time or part-time considered

Location: Hybrid between home and the London office. If hybrid, travel will be necessary to office-based team meetings in London and training days as required.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 1 September
Interviews: Interviews will be held 14^th and 15^th September

Having laid strong foundations for fundraising, Care Rights UK is now looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser to lead and grow income generation across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will take ownership of developing supporter engagement, delivering fundraising campaigns and building a culture of fundraising across the charity.

As the charity's dedicated fundraiser, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, test new ideas and make a visible impact. This role will particularly appeal to someone who enjoys working in a small, agile organisation where creativity, initiative and collaboration are valued.

"Leading our small, dedicated, friendly team is a real privilege. As we seek to grow our supporter base and push for a better care system, now is an exciting time to join us. We are looking forward to welcoming a new member to the team."
Helen Wildbore, CEO, Care Rights UK

As a member of the Care Rights UK team, you can expect:

Friendly, welcoming, supportive colleagues in the staff team and on the Board of Trustees
A Trustee Board which recognises and drives the strategic importance of fundraising
One-to-one support from an experienced, empathetic line manager
Peer support from colleagues in the staff team
Regular contact with colleagues and weekly team meetings to share advice insights, updates and impact
A thorough induction to the charity, our work and mission
Training to help you fulfil your role and to develop your knowledge of care issues across the UK
Opportunities for sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues who are experts in their fields
Being part of a dynamic team pushing for real change in the care sector
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, adviceline and other wellbeing support
Hybrid working – the role can be carried out from anywhere in the UK, although attendance at face-to-face team meetings and training days will be required
Flexible working – the organisation welcomes applications from candidates wishing to work full time or part time and will consider job shares or other options such as compressed hours

About the Role

Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, the Fundraising Lead will take responsibility for implementing and delivering Care Rights UK's fundraising strategy, helping to build long-term financial sustainability and increase support for the charity's vital work.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Leading fundraising activity across a range of income streams, with an initial focus on individual giving and corporate partnerships.
Developing and delivering fundraising campaigns to attract, engage and retain supporters.
Growing and strengthening relationships with individuals, communities and corporate partners.
Building supporter journeys and engagement plans that maximise income and long-term support.
Monitoring fundraising performance, reporting on progress and identifying opportunities for growth.
Embedding a culture of fundraising across the organisation and working collaboratively with colleagues to showcase impact.

About You

We'd love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

A proven track record of delivering successful fundraising campaigns.
Experience and knowledge of corporate partnerships and/or individual giving
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience of budget management, planning, reporting and project management.
The ability to work independently, think strategically and identify new opportunities.
Passion for the mission of Care Rights UK and improving the lives of older people needing care.

How to Apply

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please click on the linked Job Description to find out more, including details of the application process which is a CV and answers to supporting questions.

Applications for the role should be submitted to Philippa Randle by Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Philippa can be reached at philippa@charitypeople.co.uk.

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews: 14 or 15 September 2026

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let Philippa know if you require any assistance or adjustment to support you through the application process.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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