Charity People Engagement Hub

Individual Giving Manager

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

98614

Published date:

05-08-2025

Summary

Reporting to:	Head of Personal Giving

Accountable to: Responsible for:	Associate Director – Supporter Engagement One direct report Individual Giving Fundraiser Responsible for team target Accountable for budget of £1.2M plus (gross)

Key Stakeholders:	Executive Director Innovation, Digital and Engagement Senior Leadership Team Fundraising Team Marketing & Communications Team Quality, Governance & Data Team

Job Purpose:	Responsible for creating, developing and implementing strategies to acquire, retain, and engage individual donors through various activities, such as regular giving and appeals and through a large variety of channels, with a clear focus on digital and automation. Manage lotteries and raffles and lead the development and execution of innovative digital and automated strategies to enhance donor experience. Drive the growth of individual giving through digital channels, leveraging automation tools to optimise fundraising efforts and donor experiences to meet ambitious targets Responsible for building, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with individual supporters, ensuring excellent stewardship and donor care, working closely with the Marketing & Comms Team to deliver income and engagement growth. Work collaboratively across teams to drive a test and learn approach, ensuring our supporter data is optimised and all systems are capitalised to meet the charity’s needs. Responsible for digital fundraising, including a demonstrable understanding of digital strategies to achieve £M plus income streams, to develop and deliver successful integrated online campaigns, social media fundraising, and email marketing. Interpreting data to inform decision-making and improve campaign performance. Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals: planning, executing, and analysing these activities to ensure compliance and maximising ambitious growth.
Specific Duties:	Leadership, Strategy Development and Implementation: To support and report upon the fundraising strategic plan and operational plans for the personal giving team, achieving agreed budgets. To provide strong leadership, direction and performance management within the individual giving team, building a values-led environment. Creating clear objectives, KPI’s and personal development plans. Develop and execute a comprehensive individual giving strategy, with a focus on retention and income growth through, tested supporter journeys, digital channels and automation. Plan and manage lotteries and raffles to diversify income streams and maximise revenue. Regularly research opportunities to achieve metrics and improve long-term ROI in individual giving. Digital Fundraising: Design and implement online fundraising activity, working closely with the Marketing & Comms team to utilise multiple channels including email marketing, social media, and website optimisation. Utilise CRM systems and marketing automation tools to enhance donor engagement and retention. Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse fundraising data to track performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making. Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, donor metrics, and financial outcomes. Prepare detailed financial revenue analysis and progress reports for analysis, management, key stakeholders and other fundraising teams. To lead on and champion the effective use of data, segmentation and supporter journeys that complement and build upon the fundraising strategic plan. Donor Acquisition and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to acquire new donors and retain existing ones including the creation of and strategic plans for lapsed and mid-value donors and regular giving. Lead on the development and delivery of individual giving campaigns. Work with the public fundraising and marketing and comms teams to create personalised supporter journeys and segmentation strategies to enhance donor experience. Collaboration and coordination: Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure cohesive implementation of the annual giving plan from research to evaluation. Coordinate with other departments to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals. Working with fundraisers in the high-net-worth space, fully understand and create strategic plans for mid-value and regular giving. Creating a case for support for investment and growth. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in digital fundraising and automation. Test and implement new fundraising channels and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Work with the fundraising team, leading on individual giving and lottery to develop new ideas and best practices to improve donor retention and increase annual gift amounts with a clear focus on digital and automation. Build and grow our successful lottery function while leveraging these donors to increase lifetime value, including through conversion to regular gifts, and test and learn from their engagement preferences. Compliance, Administrative and Project Management: Ensure all individual giving fundraising activities comply with UK fundraising regulations and best practices. Build, monitor and control the growth of multi-million pound budget plans, reforecasting when necessary, ensuring all resources are used effectively. Manage operations of the Individual Giving programme, ensuring all activities are completed accurately, on time and within budget. Maintain accurate records of donor communications and support with improvement and updating of donor management systems regularly.
Duties in common with other members of staff:	To report accidents recording the incident on the relevant form To be an ambassador for the charity To maintain the best appearance of your immediate working area To demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude to staff and volunteers Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas Abide by your Professional Code of Conduct To adhere to the Infection Control Policies and Procedures set by the charity and the Care Quality Commission

Training and Education	To be responsible for liaison with your line manager regarding your own development needs

Health and Safety	To adhere to Fire and Health and Safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment at all times

Policies and Procedures	To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these

Equal Opportunities	To treat everyone with whom you have contact through your work with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, disability, age, or any other factor that could be used in a discriminatory manner

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties of the post holder. It will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Individual Giving Manager

Attributes

Essential Requirement

Desirable Requirement

Assessment

Qualification

Education

Knowledge

Qualifications in English and Maths at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent)

Professional certification in fundraising, such as the Certificate in Fundraising from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF)

Additional certifications in digital marketing or project management.

CV

Experience

Substantial time in a similar role within the charity sector, with a clear focus on digital fundraising and automation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage & inspire.

Understanding of supporter/customer engagement strategies and how data and automation can optimise acquisition campaigns and retention.

Experience in donor segmentation and personalised marketing.

Proven experience in managing large-scale fundraising appeals or campaigns.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with individual donors

CV, Interview, references, test

Skills & Competencies

Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Ability to fully manage budgets and financial reporting.

High-level of proficiency in CRM systems and marketing automation tools.

Strong understanding of the charity sector and fundraising regulations and best practice in the UK ensuring compliance in fundraising projects.

Analytical mindset with a focus on improving performance and achieving measurable outcomes.

Proficiency in using data to inform fundraising strategies and improve donor engagement through digital automation.

Experience with digital fundraising tools and platforms.

Familiarity with data visualization tools.

Creative thinking and innovation in fundraising approaches.

CV, Interview, references, test

Personal Attributes

Creative with an ability to build, develop and grow innovative fundraising ideas and campaigns

Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive and self-motivated

Detail orientated with excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Passionate about the charity's mission and values.

Adaptable and open to continuous learning and improvement

Interview

Our Values:

We are committed and innovative

We deliver better outcomes by working together

We take care of each other

We can be trusted and respected for our professionalism.

Interview

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Creative Content Manager

Temporary

Full-time

Job ID:

99044

Published date:

04-08-2025

Summary

Creative Content Manager
Temporary, 3 months

£21.45, plus £3.12 holiday pay per hour

Full time: 09:00am-17:30pm, flexible options
Hybrid, London, 2 days in the London office

Interviews, w/c 11^th August

Start, w/c 18^th August

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for youth engagement and health advocacy? Chairty People are thrilled to be working again with a wonderful charity with a strong brand to find them a temporary Creative Content Manager to join a vibrant, mission driven charity that is gearing up for a major campaign. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by creating compelling content that resonates with young people.

You will be supporting a super busy marketing team during a key campaign period, helping to plan and produce content across social media channels. The charity’s main platforms are Instagram and TikTok, with growing activity on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Your role will be a mix of hands-on content creation and agency collaboration, working closely with internal teams to showcase their work and amplify key messages.

Key aspects of the role:

Develop youth-focused, trend-savvy content ideas for social media
Capture, edit, and deliver high-quality video and photo content
Create static visuals using Canva
Write engaging, on-brand copy for posts and community interactions
Manage and schedule posts via the content calendar
Analyse performance and report on content effectiveness
Collaborate with the Social Media Manager on strategy and execution
Activate small paid campaigns via Meta Ads Manager
Attend events to capture live content

You will bring:

Proven experience creating content that has a focus on young people being the key audience, especially on TikTok
Strong skills in video production, photography, and graphic design
Ability to quickly grasp and reflect the charity’s brand and values
Experience working in or with youth-focused charities or youth related brands
Comfortable briefing and working with creative agencies
Experience working with influencers or creators would be a bonus

If this sounds of interest and you are available to start a new role this month then please do reach out asap.

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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Philanthropy Manager

Luton

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

98613

Published date:

29-07-2025

Summary

Reporting to:	Head of Partnership Giving

Accountable to: Responsible for:	Associate Director – Supporter Engagement One direct report Philanthropy Partner Responsible for team target Accountable for budget of £0.5M plus (Gross)

Key Stakeholders:	Executive Director Innovation, Digital and Engagement Senior Leadership Team Fundraising Team Marketing & Communications Team Quality, Governance & Data Team

Job Purpose:	Responsible for creating, developing and implementing strategies to acquire, retain, and engage those that are able to make major gifts to support the work of Keech Hospice with a clear income generation focus to meet ambitious and growing targets. Lead the development and execution of innovative prospect research, cultivation and stewardship strategies to engage and enhance donor experience with a variety of key stakeholders. Drive the growth of major gift income through the maximisation of relationships and bespoke, high-level cultivation and income generation events. Responsibility for the budgeting, prospect research, decision making, cultivation and engagement of major donors and high-net-worth individuals, with a clear focus on journeys of support and increasing life-time value. Work closely with the fundraising and Marketing & Comms Team to deliver income growth. Optimise success rates and build, improve and use cases for support for the target audience. Gather and collate optimal information from internal stakeholders to transfer into excellent storytelling to support asks and build relationships. Use data insights and evaluation to drive fundraising strategies and improve income success. Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals and manage a programme of major gift activity and reporting to ensure compliance and maximising ambitious growth. Work collaboratively across teams to drive a test and learn approach, ensuring our supporter data is optimised and all systems are capitalised to meet the charity’s needs.
Specific Duties:	Leadership, Strategy Development and Implementation: To support and report upon the fundraising strategic plan and operational plans for the partnership giving team, achieving agreed budgets. To provide strong leadership, direction and performance management within the philanthropy team, building a values-led environment. Creating clear objectives, KPI’s and personal development plans. Develop and execute a comprehensive major gift strategy, operational plan and associated budget with a focus on income growth and maximisation of fundraising potential. Plan and manage a major gift pipeline to diversify income streams and maximise revenue in the long-term. Regularly research opportunities to achieve metrics and improve long-term ROI in corporate giving. Engagement and Stewardship Research, identify, cultivate, maintain and enhance personalised relationships with new and existing donors through timely acknowledgments, recognition, and engagement in organisational events, collaborating with other teams as appropriate. Create and deliver upon strategic plans for increased income from your target audience Accountable that all presentations, asks and reporting adheres to funder requirements and the needs of our business. Represent the organisation at relevant events to engage across our referral area to promote awareness and major gift opportunities. Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse fundraising data to track performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making. Prepare regular reports on performance, agreed KPIs, and financial outcomes. Prepare detailed financial revenue analysis and progress reports for analysis, management, key stakeholders and other fundraising teams. Collaboration and coordination: Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure cohesive implementation of the annual giving plan from research to evaluation. Collaborate with other departments to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals, with a clear focus on CEO, Board members and senior management. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends in major gift fundraising. Test and implement new fundraising methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Work with the fundraising team, bridging into the highest relationships, to develop new ideas and best practices to improve donor retention and increase annual income. Build and grow major gift fundraising programmes, including but not exclusively our Patron and Ambassador progromme, high-level events and interactions with our Board of Trustees, leading on excellent processes and developing compelling proposals to achieve success. Compliance, Administrative and Project Management: Ensure all major gift fundraising activities comply with UK fundraising regulations and best practices. Build, monitor and control the growth to million pound budget plans, reforecasting when necessary, ensuring all resources are used effectively. Manage operations of the major gift programme, ensuring all activities are completed accurately, on time and within budget. Maintain accurate records of donor communications and support with improvement and updating of donor management systems regularly.
Duties in common with other members of staff:	To report accidents recording the incident on the relevant form To be an ambassador for the charity To maintain the best appearance of your immediate working area To demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude to staff and volunteers Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas Abide by your Professional Code of Conduct To adhere to the Infection Control Policies and Procedures set by the charity and the Care Quality Commission

Training and Education	To be responsible for liaison with your line manager regarding your own development needs

Health and Safety	To adhere to Fire and Health and Safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment at all times

Policies and Procedures	To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these

Equal Opportunities	To treat everyone with whom you have contact through your work with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, disability, age, or any other factor that could be used in a discriminatory manner

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties of the post holder. It will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Philanthropy Manager

Attributes

Essential Requirement

Desirable Requirement

Assessment

Qualification

Education

Knowledge

Qualifications in English and Maths at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent)

Professional certification in fundraising, such as the Certificate in Fundraising from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF)

Additional certifications specifically in major gift fundraising or high level relationships.

CV

Experience

Substantial time in a similar role within the charity sector, with proven results in securing four and five figure gifts from individuals or family trusts.

Articulate with excellent written communication skills, with ability to engage and inspire while also managing both tailored and generic applications, presentations and networking.

Demonstrated ability in networking to build prospects and partnerships.

Experience in developing and managing relationships with HNWI

Proven experience in managing large-scale fundraising campaigns.

Proven experience in manipulation of a case for support to achieve best results.

Knowledge of the specific philanthropic landscape in the UK

CV, Interview, references, test

Skills & Competencies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Ability to fully manage budgets and financial reporting.

High-level of proficiency in CRM systems

Strong understanding of the charity sector and fundraising regulations and best practice in the UK ensuring compliance in fundraising projects.

Analytical mindset with a focus on improving performance and achieving measurable outcomes.

Proficiency in using data to inform fundraising strategies and improve the build of an income pipeline.

Creative thinking and innovation in fundraising approaches.

CV, Interview, references, test

Personal Attributes

Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Creative with an ability to build, develop and grow innovative fundraising ideas and campaigns

Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive and self-motivated

Detail orientated with excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Passionate about the charity's mission and values.

Adaptable and open to continuous learning and improvement

Strong network within the local philanthropic community.

Interview

Our Values:

We are committed and innovative

We deliver better outcomes by working together

We take care of each other

We can be trusted and respected for our professionalism.

Interview

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Legacy Manager

Luton

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

98846

Published date:

29-07-2025

Summary

Reporting to:	Head of Personal Giving

Accountable to: Responsible for:	Associate Director – Supporter Engagement One direct report In Memory & Gifts in Wills Fundraiser Responsible for team target Accountable for budget of £1.M plus (gross)

Key Stakeholders:	Executive Director Innovation, Digital and Engagement Senior Leadership Team Fundraising Team Marketing & Communications Team Quality, Governance & Data Team

Job Purpose:	Responsible for creating, developing and implementing strategies to increase legacy giving and gifts in wills. Also for strategies to acquire, retain, and engage individuals, teams and groups giving in memory. With a strong focus on marketing, awareness and acquisition through various activities and a variety of channels, strongly utilising digital pathways and automation. Drive the number and size of pledges made to the hospice, stewarding supporters to ensure realisation of these gifts to meet ambitious targets Engage with potential donors, building, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with individual supporters, ensuring excellent stewardship and donor care, work closely and collaboratively with the Marketing & Comms Team, to create compelling communication strategies to encourage legacy pledges. Responsible for delivering income growth. Embed a clear understanding of legacy fundraising through collaborative working across the hospice, using a test and learn approach, ensuring our supporter data is optimised and all systems are capitalised to meet the charity’s needs. Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of an agreed portfolio of activity and it’s alignment with strategic goals: planning, executing, and analysing these activities to ensure compliance and maximising ambitious growth.
Specific Duties:	Leadership, Strategy Development and Implementation: To support and report upon the fundraising strategic plan and operational plans for the personal giving team, achieving agreed budgets. To provide strong leadership, direction and performance management within the legacy and in memory team, building a values-led environment. Creating clear objectives, KPI’s and personal development plans. Develop and execute comprehensive legacy and giving in memory strategies, with a focus on retention and income growth through, tested supporter journeys, digital channels and automation. Planning for journeys to end with a gift in a will. Regularly research opportunities to achieve metrics and improve long-term ROI in individual giving. Support and implement online and offline campaigns, using multiple channels including email marketing, social media, and website optimisation. Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse fundraising data to track performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making. Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, donor metrics, and financial outcomes. Prepare detailed financial revenue analysis and progress reports for analysis, management, key stakeholders and other fundraising teams. To lead on and champion in memory and legacy giving across the hospice to upon the fundraising strategic plan. Donor Acquisition and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to acquire new donors and legacy pledgers Lead on the development and delivery of in memory and legacy giving campaigns. Work with the public fundraising team to create personalised supporter journeys and segmentation strategies to enhance donor experience. Collaboration and coordination: Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure cohesive implementation of the annual giving plan from research to evaluation. Coordinate with other departments to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals. Collaborate with all Managers across the fundraising team to integrate in memory and legacy giving in all fundraising efforts. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in legacy and in memory giving. Test and implement new fundraising channels and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Work with the fundraising team, to develop new ideas and best practices to improve the number of legacy pledges and the income from in memory fundraising to increase annual gift amounts. Compliance, Administrative and Project Management: Ensure all legacy fundraising activities comply with UK fundraising regulations and best practices. Build, monitor and control the growth of multi-million pound budget plans, reforecasting when necessary, ensuring all resources are used effectively. Manage operations of the In Memory and Legacy Giving programmes, ensuring all activities are completed accurately, on time and within budget. Maintain accurate records of donor communications and support with improvement and updating of donor management systems regularly.
Duties in common with other members of staff:	To report accidents recording the incident on the relevant form To be an ambassador for the charity To maintain the best appearance of your immediate working area To demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude to staff and volunteers Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas Abide by your Professional Code of Conduct To adhere to the Infection Control Policies and Procedures set by the charity and the Care Quality Commission

Training and Education	To be responsible for liaison with your line manager regarding your own development needs

Health and Safety	To adhere to Fire and Health and Safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment at all times

Policies and Procedures	To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these

Equal Opportunities	To treat everyone with whom you have contact through your work with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, disability, age, or any other factor that could be used in a discriminatory manner

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties of the post holder. It will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Legacy Manager

Attributes

Essential Requirement

Desirable Requirement

Assessment

Qualification

Education

Knowledge

Qualifications in English and Maths at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent)

Professional certification in fundraising, such as the Certificate in Fundraising from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF)

Additional certifications in legacy management.

CV

Experience

Substantial time in a similar role within the charity sector, with a clear focus on gifts in wills and fundraising in memory.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage & inspire.

Experience in donor segmentation and personalised marketing.

Proven experience in managing legacy marketing campaigns.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with individual donors

CV, Interview, references, test

Skills & Competencies

Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Ability to fully manage budgets and financial reporting.

High-level of proficiency in CRM systems and marketing automation tools.

Strong understanding of the charity sector and fundraising regulations and best practice in the UK ensuring compliance in fundraising projects.

Analytical mindset with a focus on improving performance and achieving measurable outcomes.

Proficiency in using data to inform fundraising strategies and improve donor engagement through digital automation.

Creative thinking and innovation in fundraising approaches.

CV, Interview, references, test

Personal Attributes

Empathetic and approachable.

Creative with an ability to build, develop and grow innovative fundraising ideas and campaigns

Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive and self-motivated

Detail orientated with excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Passionate about the charity's mission and values.

Adaptable and open to continuous learning and improvement

Interview

Our Values:

We are committed and innovative

We deliver better outcomes by working together

We take care of each other

We can be trusted and respected for our professionalism.

Interview

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Head of Fundraising

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

97117

Published date:

29-07-2025

Summary

Job title: Head of Fundraising

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: The location of this role is hybrid working currently with a requirement of 1 day a week in the London office (or more depending on personal preference), or adaptable to homebased depending on home location with a requirement of 1 day a month for an SLT meeting. The charity is very happy to have a conversation around the flexible needs of candidates.

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Responsible for: Four staff

Background Information

The Migraine Trust is dedicated to helping people affected by migraine. We are the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research.

One in seven people in the UK live with migraine, and this complex and debilitating neurological disorder significantly affects their lives. We have been leading and bringing the migraine community together to change this since 1965.

Every year we support millions of people through our website and support services on all aspects of migraine and for help in managing it at work, in education, and in accessing healthcare. We campaign for increased awareness and understanding of migraine, and national policy change to improve the lives of people who get it. We have funded over 140 medical research projects and hold an international symposium every two years to bring together the world’s leading experts on migraine.

Our vision

A world where migraine doesn’t stop anyone from living the life they want

Our mission

Everyone with migraine deserves the best possible care and treatment and support. We invest in research, campaign for long term improvements and address the stigma and misunderstanding that currently exists. No one with migraine should feel alone and we are here at every step

Our organisational values

All of our decisions and actions are guided by our values:

People first: The needs of those we work with are central to everything we do
Evidenced: Every decision we make is evidence based and supports the change we need
Ambitious: We strive to achieve more than we could imagine
Collaborative: By working together we can achieve so much more
Empowering: We build confidence to achieve positive change

Role Purpose:

The Head of Fundraising is a member of The Migraine Trust’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), reporting to the Chief Executive and directly responsible for all aspects of raising funds to support the charity’s strategic objectives.

The postholder will be a leader who will support and inspire their team to be the best they can be. Along with a general understanding of the key fundraising disciplines, we are looking for someone with a particular skillset in raising funds from business, someone who is entrepreneurial, creative and a go-getter. We want someone who is be excited by the positive impact they can make on the lives of people living with migraine if we increase funding, and awareness of migraine and the charity.

This is a proactive and hands-on leadership role, combining strategy development with day-to-day delivery. The postholder will lead, coach and inspire a small team to grow income from a diverse mix of income streams, while playing an active role in building relationships, securing gifts, and delivering key partnerships.

With significant momentum in fundraising over the previous year, we are looking for someone who is excited to build on this progress and help take the charity’s income to the next level. We are particularly seeking someone with strong experience in corporate fundraising and major donor development, who is creative and collaborative.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop a fundraising team, providing inspiration, support and guidance to enable it to reach its full potential.
Develop and deliver the fundraising strategy to ensure a diverse range of income generation within agreed expenditure.
Take a hands-on role in identifying, cultivating and stewarding corporate partnerships and major donors, including donations, sponsorship and on-pack opportunities
Grow the existing pipeline of non-pharmaceutical corporate prospects, building and managing relationships with existing companies and major donors to secure income growth.
Agree, monitor and meet targets and provide quarterly reforecasting and trustee reports on income generation activity.
Champion further developments and best practice use of Beacon CRM to support fundraising activity and insight.
Collaborate with the Communications and Support Services teams to create compelling cases for support and deliver strong supporter journeys.As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, attend monthly meetings in London and quarterly Team Connection days (2 days per quarter)

Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with GDPR, charity law and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

The candidate will ultimately be responsible for the success of The Migraine Trust’s fundraising team and therefore should be able to demonstrate knowledge of charity law and GDPR, champion, the charity’s values, act with transparency, honesty and impartiality and develop a culture of support within the charity

Person Specification

Essential knowledge and experience

Experience in managing people and teams successfully
Proven experience of developing corporate fundraising partnerships
Experience and understanding of successful trusts and foundation fundraising
An understanding of the range of income generation opportunities via individual giving
An understanding of a broad range of other fundraising disciplines
Experience of carrying out prospect research
Experience of successfully pitching to organisations
Experience of providing excellent supporter care
Experience of working with and presenting financial information
Computer literate with the capability of using Microsoft Office applications
Confident at working remotely
Knowledge of knowledge of charity law, fundraising code of practice and GDPR

Essential skills

Ability to build strong relationships within the team, trustees and funders
Experience in the development of major donor income.
Enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated with good time management skills
Inspiring and engaging communications skills
Confident and competent at approaching new business prospects on the telephone, face-to- face and in writing
Confident networker
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to recognise what motivates a supporter to ensure they have a meaningful relationship with The Migraine Trust

Benefits

Holiday

We offer 25 days holiday a year (pro-rata, excluding bank holidays), which increases for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. Additionally, the office closes between Christmas and New Year and we give an extra day off on your birthday.

Pension and Death in Service

After 3 months, we will auto-enrol you in our workplace pension and will contribute 8% of your salary subject to you contributing an amount equal to at least 4%. Our Death in Service cover will pay out three times your annual salary.

Training and development

Our people are our best asset. We want you to thrive and reach your full potential, both professionally and personally. We have a generous training budget, and you will be given time to make use of it.

As a small organisation, we can give you opportunities to quickly grow in your role, to gain new experiences and develop new skills. We hope you use this to help drive The Migraine Trust forward, but also to have developed new skills and experience that you can use throughout your career.

The Migraine Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably experienced persons regardless of their race, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion/faith, sexual orientation, or age.

Hospital Saturday Fund Scheme 100 HSF health plan
HSF health plan includes over 30 benefits: cashback for dental and optical bills, hospital stays, vaccinations, a 24/7 GP advice line and HSF Perkbox, a discounts service. HSF Perkbox provides access to popular stores online and offline. From discounted cinema tickets to gym membership and even money off everyday shopping.

With the wellbeing of our employees being core to our values, we want to ensure they are happy and healthy, and you would also have immediate access to an Employees Assistance Programme including a free confidential helpline.

Team Connection

The Migraine Trust is aware of the challenges of remote working and so team members are encouraged to join our online social meetings, and there are also opportunities to meet face to face at our quarterly team connection days, which all staff are expected to attend (including overnight). These are invaluable experiences to connect and work face to face with all members of the organisation on a work-based activity, along with the chance to socialise in the evening.

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Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Kendal, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

96787

Published date:

14-07-2025

Summary

Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser

Job Description

Salary: £30,333 - £34,360 FTE

Contract: Permanent, full time or part-time (minimum 0.8FTE)

Hours: 29 – 36.25 hours per week (0.8 – 1FTE)

Location: Remote, Hybrid or Office-based (Kendal). If remote, there would be an expectation to attend the office at least 1-2 days per month as well as for a period of time during the induction process. On site accommodation can be arranged.

Reporting to: Fundraising Manager

The focus of this role will be to support the Fundraising Team and wider Income and Engagement Department with income generation specifically through grants from Trusts and Foundations. The post holder’s key tasks will be as follows:

Trust & Foundation Fundraising:

Work with the existing Trusts and Foundations Officer and the Fundraising Manager to identify, research, and maintain a pipeline of funder prospects
Write tailored, well-considered and compelling applications to identified Trusts and Foundations for support in-line with current fundraising priorities and income targets. This will include grants towards capital projects, staff and project costs and core funds
Support the Trust to reach its c.£500,000 annual target income from Trusts and Foundations through submitting successful four- to six-figure grant applications
Provide excellent stewardship of new and existing funders through regular communications, reporting, and stewardship practices
Ensure all gifts are appropriately acknowledged and recognised, the terms and conditions and reporting requirements are recorded, monitored and fulfilled and that donors are kept informed of all key developments
Ensure accurate and up-to-date records on prospects, grant applications, communications and reports are entered onto the fundraising database (Donorfy) regularly
Liaise with the Fundraising Manager and Finance & HR Manager to ensure accurate budgets are submitted, grant payments are received and accurately coded, and funds are used to fund the projects or activities that they were raised for
Provide updates to the Fundraising Manager on pipelines, progress, challenges and successes as required

Other:

To participate in internal and external training as appropriate to the role
To confidently represent Bendrigg Trust at external events and in conversations with funders
Assist with other fundraising initiatives across the wider Fundraising Team as required
To undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected, within the scope and rank of the post.

Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser

Person Specification

It is expected that the post holder will have the following:

	Essential	Desirable
Experience	A proven track record of securing and increasing income from grants Ability to develop, manage and maintain diverse positive relationships Experience in identifying, researching and developing funding opportunities	Experience in some or all of the following areas; The outdoor sector Working with disabled and/or disadvantaged people Charitable giving Experience of using a CRM database
Knowledge	Knowledge and interest of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations Good understanding of the work of Bendrigg Trust Understanding of the role of fundraising within the charity sector	An understanding of the barriers/ challenges faced by disabled people as well as the benefits of outdoor learning Understanding of relevant legislation / charity law affecting fundraising practice
Skills	Good and wide-ranging IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals Ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive funding proposals Good oral communicator, particularly via telephone Strong prioritisation and time-management skills; ability to successfully manage a full-workload with limited supervision whilst working under pressure to meet deadlines	Competent with Office 365 (including Sharepoint)
Personal Attributes	Empathy with the aims of Bendrigg Motivated and proactive Can work well alone and as part of a team Approachable, friendly, open and honest Highly organised with an attention to detail
Other	Reliable broadband (if hybrid/remote working) A willingness to work variable hours, with occasional weekend, evening and Bank Holiday work	A full, ideally clean, driving licence (Bendrigg is in a rural location with no public transport links. Whilst a driving license is not essential, the post holder will be responsible for getting to site on required office days).

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Head of Services

Liverpool, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

95927

Published date:

11-06-2025

Summary

Head of Services

Merseyside Society for Deaf

Liverpool, based out of Queen’s Drive office and community hub (L13 0DJ), with some travel to attend meetings and some flexibility for home working

Salary £35,000-£38,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Permanent

Full time, 35 hours per week with flexibility to meet needs of the role and the service with on-call rota system

Excellent benefits including 27 days annual leave per year, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, Employee Assistance Programme, pension with 3% employer contribution, professional development opportunities, 5 days paid study leave, sick pay

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for people, purpose, and operational excellence? Are you looking for a new role within a values-led, community-focused organisation where you will change lives, lead teams and develop your own professional skill set?

Charity People are delighted to be supporting Merseyside Society for Deaf (MSDP), a charity which advances equality for people with hearing loss across Merseyside and beyond, with their recruitment for a new Head of Services.

MSDP is a charity with a long history, with roots traced back to 1864, making them one of the oldest d/Deaf charities in the country. Communities are central to MSDP’s services and as a result, the charity are an important part of the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community in Merseyside. MSDP are devoted to helping Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing people achieve a full, active and influencing role in mainstream society.

The Head of Services is a senior role that plays a vital part in shaping and delivering MSDP’s mission. You will help lead the day-to-day delivery of services, ensuring they are effective, inclusive, and high-quality. Working alongside Service Managers, you’ll coordinate projects and contracts to meet the needs of the people and communities MSDP serves. You’ll help ensure services are delivered with integrity, impact, and compassion.

Key responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Service Delivery: Oversee the effective day-to-day running of services, ensuring compliance, quality outcomes, confidentiality, and accurate record-keeping.
People and Performance Management: Supervise and support Service Managers and teams, set performance standards, promote staff development, and ensure safe and effective recruitment practices.
Project, Contract and Financial Oversight: Lead project delivery and contract management, monitor risks, support tender submissions, and manage budgets and resources in line with strategic and contractual priorities.
Data, Reporting and Strategic Insight: Analyse and present key performance data to support service improvement and inform decision-making and prepare high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Legal, Risk and Safeguarding Compliance: Ensure robust safeguarding practices, manage operational risks, and uphold legal, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements across all service areas.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing operational services in health, social care or charity sectors, with strong project management and delivery experience. You will also have a strong track record in staff supervision and team leadership with excellent leadership and team motivation skills. You will understand safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection (DPA, GDPR) with knowledge of service performance frameworks and contract compliance. A strong communicator, you will be able to create reports and presentations and be able to analyse data and derive insights. You will have budget and resource management skills with strong planning, organisational and risk management experience. You will be able to work independently and manage time effectively with a flexible, adaptable and problem-solving attitude. You will be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and to the values and mission of the organisation. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL), if not already proficient, is essential.

You may have experience working with or in Deaf or disability services and familiarity with Deaf culture and BSL. The ideal candidate would have experience in tender writing and funding applications, experience of contract management and reporting to commissioners and funders, and knowledge of adult social care commissioning, but these are desirable criteria. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL) if not already proficient is essential.

Being part of the MSDP team is hugely rewarding, and what makes MSDP different is their culture and specialisms. Most of the staff team are Deaf and they have frontline staff who are able to communicate in British Sign Language and Deaf-Blind Manual/Hands on. New staff will benefit from learning about deafness, the inequalities that exist in access to mainstream services and the impact of those barriers on our beneficiaries. Meetings are fully accessible so we welcome people from across the d/Deaf and hearing communities to apply. The role is based in Liverpool and you will need to be able to travel across Merseyside and surrounding areas.

How to apply

The application process is via an Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Please visit the MSDP website to download the application pack: www.msdp.org.uk/vacancies/

If you have a query or would like to request an informal conversation with by phone or video call with the CEO, please email recruitment@msdp.org.uk.

The closing date is 4pm on Wednesday 9 July 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 21 July.

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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Co-Chair

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

94798

Published date:

02-06-2025

Summary

Join Us as Co-Chair at Mind in Enfield and Barnet

Be a driving force for mental health transformation in North London

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for mental health and social impact? Do you want to help shape the future of a dynamic, values-led charity making a real difference in people’s lives?

Mind in Enfield and Barnet (MiEB) is seeking a visionary Co-Chair to join our Board of Trustees and help guide our next chapter of growth and innovation.

About Us

MiEB is a leading local mental health charity, proudly affiliated with the national Mind federation but operating independently. Since our merger in 2021, we’ve grown significantly - supporting over 5,000 people annually through therapy, wellbeing, advocacy, and crisis services. We are Led by Lived Experience, with over 75% of our staff having personal experience of mental health challenges.

The Role

As Co-Chair, you will:

Provide strategic leadership and governance alongside your fellow Co-Chair
Champion our mission, values, and new 2025–2028 strategy
Facilitate inclusive, effective board meetings and decision-making
Support and appraise the CEO
Represent MiEB externally and help build partnerships
Ensure we remain accountable, equitable, and impactful

You’ll work closely with a refreshed, skilled board and a passionate executive team to ensure MiEB continues to deliver services that change lives and lead systems change across Enfield and Barnet.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with:

Senior-level leadership and governance experience
Excellent communication, diplomacy, and strategic thinking
A commitment to equity, inclusion, and lived experience
A connection to Enfield, Barnet, or the wider North London community

Previous chairing experience is not essential - we’ll support you with induction, training, and mentoring.

We especially encourage applications from underrepresented or minoritised groups, in line with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Details

Closing Date: Monday 30^th June 2025, 5:00 p.m.
To apply, please send a CV/Profile and a supporting statement answering the questions below (in text or video format) to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk by 5pm on Monday 30^th June 2025.

Which of your professional skills and/or experience do you feel are most relevant to leading the Mind in Enfield and Barnet board of trustees and why.
Can you describe a time when you have chaired a challenging board level meeting or group discussion? What approach did you take? How effective was it?

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Trustee

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

94800

Published date:

02-06-2025

Summary

Become a Trustee at Mind in Enfield and Barnet

Help shape the future of mental health support in North London

Are you passionate about mental health and social justice? Do you want to use your skills and experience to make a meaningful impact in your community?

Mind in Enfield and Barnet (MiEB) is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide our next chapter of growth, innovation, and inclusion.

About Us

MiEB is a fast-growing, values-led local mental health charity. Since our merger in 2021, we’ve expanded significantly - supporting over 5,000 people annually and growing our income to £2.19 million. We deliver a wide range of services including therapy, advocacy, wellbeing support, and culturally appropriate mental health provision.

We are proudly Led by Lived Experience, with over 75% of our staff having personal experience of mental health challenges. Our work is grounded in five core values:

Compassion
Real Change
Integrity
Equity
Empowerment

The Role: Trustee

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of MiEB. Your responsibilities will include:

Setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring alignment with our mission and values
Overseeing financial and operational performance, ensuring MiEB remains solvent, well-run, and impactful
Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, including charity and company law
Championing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of our work
Supporting and challenging the executive team, including the CEO, to deliver high-quality services
Contributing to board meetings, sub-committees, and strategic planning sessions
Promoting user involvement and ensuring the voice of lived experience is central to decision-making

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You do not need previous trustee experience - we’ll support you with induction, training, and mentoring.

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in areas such as:

Health and social care
Mental health lived experience
Legal, safeguarding, or governance
Digital innovation
Fundraising and income generation
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
Community organising or local networks in Barnet or Enfield

Above all, we’re looking for people who are collaborative, values-driven, and committed to making a difference.

Key Details

Closing Date: Monday 30^th June 2025, 5:00 p.m.
To apply, please send a CV/Profile and a supporting statement answering the questions below (in text or video format) to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk by 5pm on Monday 30^th June 2025.

1.Explain how your experience, skills and personal qualities make you a suitable candidate for this role. Refer to the role description and person specification

2.What experience of collective leadership do you have (either as a board member, or otherwise)? What role did you play in the team?

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Treasurer

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

94799

Published date:

02-06-2025

Summary

Join Us as Treasurer at Mind in Enfield and Barnet

Help shape the financial future of a growing mental health charity

Are you a finance professional with a passion for social impact? Do you want to use your skills to support a thriving, values-led organisation making a real difference in people’s lives?

Mind in Enfield and Barnet (MiEB) is seeking a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and provide strategic financial oversight as we continue to grow and innovate in mental health support.

About Us

MiEB is a dynamic local mental health charity, proudly affiliated with the national Mind federation but operating independently. Since our merger in 2021, we’ve expanded significantly - supporting over 5,000 people annually and growing our income to £2.19 million in 2023/24.

We are Led by Lived Experience, with over 75% of our staff having personal experience of mental health challenges. Our services span therapy, wellbeing, advocacy, and crisis support, and we are committed to equity, empowerment, and real change.

The Role: Treasurer

As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in ensuring MiEB’s financial health, sustainability, and transparency. You will:

Guide and advise the Board on financial strategy, budgeting, and risk management
Chair the Finance & HR Sub-Committee, ensuring robust oversight of financial and operational matters
Support the Head of Finance and CEO, offering expert insight and challenge on financial planning and reporting
Ensure compliance with charity and company law, and that financial statements meet statutory and funder requirements
Champion good governance, transparency, and accountability across the organisation

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with:

A professional finance qualification or equivalent senior-level financial management experience
A strong understanding of charity finance and governance
Experience managing complex budgets and financial reporting
The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
Experience of chairing meetings and working collaboratively with senior teams

Previous experience as a Treasurer is welcome but not essential - we’ll support you with induction, training, and mentoring.

We especially encourage applications from underrepresented or minoritised groups, in line with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Details

Closing Date: Monday 30^th June 2025, 5:00 p.m.
To apply, please send a CV/Profile and a supporting statement answering the questions below (in text or video format) to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk by 5pm on Monday 30^th June 2025.

1.Explain how your experience, skills and personal qualities make you a suitable candidate for this role. Refer to the role description and person specification

2.Please describe a time when you have ensured transparency and accountability in financial management, both internally within the organisation and externally with stakeholders?

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