Fundraising Development Manager
2 month temporary contract
£24.72 to £26.37 PAYE per hour, plus holiday pay
35 hours per week ideal, with flexibility for a 4 day week
Remote, or London office, with one day in the office preferred
Interviews 26^th & 27^th March, start week commencing 30^th March

Chairty People are seeking an experienced and proactive development specialist to support a charity’s foundations and institutional giving portfolio during a period of staff absence. This role provides essential capacity across bid development, prospect research, and coordination, helping to keep the fundraising pipeline moving and ensuring opportunities are not missed.

Reporting to the Head of Foundations and Institutional Giving, you will work closely with colleagues across the wider Development team and with project teams including governance, policy, finance, and communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team that is passionate about its work and offers a high level of flexibility.

Key responsibilities:

Bid development and writing
Manage and support applications to trusts, foundations, and institutional funders
Coordinate internal input to produce high quality, tailored proposals
Support coordination, research tasks, and renewal submissions
Contribute to lower value bids, less complex applications, and straightforward grant renewals
Identify new funding opportunities and produce clear research outputs including briefings, longlists, and due diligence information
Support preparation for donor meetings and upcoming events
Assist with invitations, follow ups, and ensuring the right internal attendees are engaged
Provide administrative support across research and event coordination
Help deliver the fundraising strategy
Provide light project management and coordination to bring the right people into each bid at the right stage
Support an under-capacity team by maintaining core processes and relieving time pressure
Engage with a collaborative, supportive team environment with guidance from managers, grants and compliance colleagues, and project specialists

Role priorities:

Primary focus: bid and proposal development
Secondary focus: prospect research and funder intelligence
Additional support: strategy coordination and internal project management

Success in this role means active opportunities progress to a high standard, deadlines are met, and the team avoids turning down viable prospects. This role is well suited to someone who can quickly understand internal workflows, manage contributions, and keep processes running smoothly.

What you will bring:

Experience managing or contributing to fundraising bids, ideally with institutional funders
Strong coordination skills and confidence managing deadlines
Clear and professional writing skills
Comfort working with structured processes as well as fast moving priorities
An organised, proactive, and collaborative approach

Please apply without delay as there is a fast turn around for this 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.

Head of IT and Operations (cyber security, GDPR, legal) – NGO

Newly created role

Are you a strategic and people‑centred IT and Operations leader looking for a role with real organisational impact?

Charity People are seeking a Head of IT and Operations to join a leading NGO to oversee the global IT infrastructure, operational systems, and organisational compliance.

You will guide a high‑performing team, drive service excellence, and ensure robust, secure, and efficient processes across all departments.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who thrives in a hybrid, multi‑office environment and enjoys balancing hands‑on problem solving with strategic planning.

There will be overseas travel involved.

Salary: £65,598 - £67,000 per annum

Hybrid: You will be office based twice a week. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the overall IT and operational strategy, ensuring robust, efficient systems and seamless user support across all locations.
• Oversee IT service delivery, including KPIs/SLAs, digital security, service desk management, and hardware/software deployment.
• Ensure reliable cloud infrastructure management, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
• Develop and implement organisation‑wide operational policies, compliance processes, and health & safety procedures.
• Act as a focal point for data protection, security management, and global legal compliance activities.
• Manage budgets, suppliers, contracts, and third‑party service providers for both IT and operational functions.
• Provide inclusive, people‑focused leadership to the IT and operations teams, championing culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

• Extensive experience in IT and operational leadership, including managing remote and in‑person teams.
• Strong technical background (infrastructure, cloud, networks, SaaS/IaaS) with proficiency in Microsoft 365 environments.
• Exceptional organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage change in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled communicator with strong stakeholder‑management experience and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, and business‑critical systems such as CRM, HR, website, and finance platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities, with a customer‑focused approach.

Timelines for the role:

Role will be closing on 3^rd March, 2026

First stage interview     w/c 9^th March, 2026

Second stage in person w/c 16^th March, 2026

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three questions which will be submitted along with the CV.   

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.