Warehouse & Retail Support Manager
30 hours per week
Our shops and warehouse play a pivotal role in our income stream and assist in the financial sustainability of the Hospice. They provide employment and volunteering opportunities, sell a wide selection of donated pre-loved goods, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Ayrshire Hospice within our local communities.
As the Warehouse & Retail Support Manager, you will support and coordinate the day-to-day management and administration of all stock and distribution related operations. You will report to the Area Manager and support the operational compliance in our network of eight shops.
You will be responsible for managing and coordinating stock management systems, ensure all health and safety requirements are achieved and costs are controlled and reduced. You will ensure staff and volunteers are trained and supported, while supplying shops with required stock and equipment.
You will oversee the warehouse team to achieve safe working practices and efficient and comprehensive procedures.
You will manage and co-ordinate a delivery and collection service for the distribution of donated goods and new goods stock across all shops, along with managing furniture collection and delivery to customers.
You will build good relationships and work in collaboration with shop managers, to help identify stock requirements for each shop.
Main Responsibilities
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Oversee the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional and efficient standard.
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Using a hands on approach, manage the rota and holidays for your team to ensure full coverage for receiving donations and delivery schedules.
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Support Shop Managers in achieving year on year improvements in income, sales and net profit targets as per annual budgets by ensuring they have the appropriate stock.
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Collaboratively work alongside the Ayr shop manager and Online team to support the day-to-day operation and lead in the shop managers absence. (This may involve working in other shops in Ayrshire as manager, if required).
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Support in delivering a culture of excellent customer service in the warehouse, training and supporting staff to develop positive and professional relationships. Displaying appropriate standards of professionalism, compassion and enthusiasm
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To build and maintain successful relationships with volunteers to harness their commitment and support for the Hospice.
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Support the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional standard and all Health & Safety measures are adhered to.
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To assist the Shop Managers in delivering effective Gift Aid practices across all stores.
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Support the warehouse/retail teams in delivering a customer/donor experience to an exceptional standard, that nurtures a connection and ongoing engagement with the Ayrshire Hospice
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Support the shop teams to contribute to climate sustainability through engagement with recycling and upcycling initiatives.
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Undertake effective coaching of warehouse team to support them in day-to-day operational challenges and on-going personal development.
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To achieve gift aid targets through ongoing training and best practice and to ensure compliance with HMRC guidance.
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Manage and coordinate the recording and scheduling of new goods across the Hospice shop network, ensuring the movement of stock is recorded meticulously within the EPOS system and other stock management controls.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
• Qualification within people management - Desirable
Knowledge/Experience
• Previous experience of retail management - Desirable
• Proven track record of people management - Essential
• A proven track record in achieving targets / objectives - Essential
• Experience with working with the public and delivering excellent customer care - Essential
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practise - Essential
• Previous warehouse experience - Desirable
Ability/Skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of retail best practi...
Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Early Years Manager who can inspire and lead their team to deliver outstanding early years education and care.
Longstanton Pre-School based in Cambridge is a popular setting at the heart of the community. Our Longstanton Pre-School is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. The Early Years Manager will be supported by the Childcare Operational Manager and wider Alliance support services including HR and Finance.
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
Early Years Manager will:
- inspire and lead your team to deliver high quality early years education and care
- manage the day-to-day operation of the setting, ensuring all regulatory requirements and policies and procedures are adhered too.
- build relationships with parents and the wider community
- manage the financial sustainability of the setting
Requirements:
Successful applicants will need:
- a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent and ability to meet all standards set out in EYFS.
- EYFS 2024 requirement: Employed or internal job changes on or after 4 January 2024 must hold a level 2 Math’s qualification or must achieve one within 2 years of starting in the position.
- proven post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare
- sound IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programmes, nursery management software, social media platforms and online portals effectively
- the ability to multi-task and establish rapport with staff, families, and external agencies.
Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 35 (We are open to flexibility around how the hours will be worked)
Weeks per year: 39 (Term time)
Interview date: 26th January 2026
Leisure Supervisor (Temporary for 3 Months)
High Life Highland is a dynamic and exciting Charity to work for with our purpose being to make life better for everyone, including our employees. We strive to provide a family friendly work environment for all employees so that they find it easier to balance family and work obligations.
About the Role
Based at Tain Royal Academy Community Complex
35 hours per week, £28,665 – £31,376 per annum
Contact: Kelly Skinner 01862 893767 / kelly.skinner@highlifehighland.com
Vacancy Reference No: CHLH/2601/04
Closing Date: 29/01/2026
*** A Disclosure Scotland PVG check is required for this post. ***
To find out more about the key duties, responsibilities and attributes required for this role, download the Job Description & Person Specification
About Us
High Life Highland is charity and our purpose is Making Life Better. We are a fun, friendly, kind, caring, supportive, inclusive and proud organisation with strong people values based around integrity, community, accountability, respect and example. We believe if all our of employees strive to embrace our people values then, collectively, we give ourselves the best chance of fulfilling our purpose of Making Life Better.
High Life Highland is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, colour, disability, ethnic origin, gender reassignment, marital or family status, nationality, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related factor
Our Benefits
Explore our full list of benefits here.
Flexible working opportunities are key to creating a balance between work and home life and
High Life Highland offers employees.☑ Opportunities to work from home (where appropriate).
☑ Flexible working hours.
☑ Flexi-leave scheme.
☑ Flexible retirement scheme.Flexible working opportunities are key to creating a balance between work and home life and
High Life Highland offers employees.☑ Opportunities to work from home (where appropriate).
☑ Flexible working hours.
☑ Flexi-leave scheme.
☑ Flexible retirement scheme.☑ 35 days pro rata per annum (including statutory leave) rising to 40 days after 5 years.
☑ Special paid leave to care for your children or dependent relatives.
☑ Up to 18 weeks unpaid parental leave.
☑ 35 days pro rata per annum (including statutory leave) rising to 40 days after 5 years.
☑ Special paid leave to care for your children or dependent relatives.
☑ Up to 18 weeks unpaid parental leave.
Our induction programme helps all new employees get to know the organisation and their individual job. The Charity will provide all the training needed for the role and have a six monthly appraisal system which focuses on development needs and gives employees the chance to talk about their job, and their plans for the future.
Our induction programme helps all new employees get to know the organisation and their individual job. The Charity will provide all the training needed for the role and have a six monthly appraisal system which focuses on development needs and gives employees the chance to talk about their job, and their plans for the future.
Full time, Permanent. £56,359 per annum
St Anne’s is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Oxford, with around 865 students, known for being ambitious, outward facing and collaborative.
We occupy a four acre site with a wide range of buildings dating from the 19th to the 21st Century, providing a mix of accommodation, offices, teaching rooms, catering and conference facilities.
The Estates Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the College’s estate, overseeing all maintenance and managing major building projects, and contributing to the College’s building development and master plan while ensuring the College meets its statutory, environmental and health and safety obligations. The role will manage the directly employed Estates team and co-ordinate contractors with them.
You will be an effective communicator with experience of line management and management of contractors in a similar role. We are looking for knowledge of COSHH, health and safety and water drainage and heating services alongside IT skills and budgeting experience.
Staff benefits include free lunches, generous annual leave and enhanced family friendly policies.
Please click here to see the full details and how to apply.
Please click here to download an application form.
The closing date is Monday 2 nd February at 12 noon.
Jobs at Creative Folkestone
There is currently one paid opportunity at Creative Folkestone.
Creative Quarter Estates Manager
Salary: £34,000 per annumHours: 35 hours per weekContract: PermanentLocation: Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
We are looking for an organised and proactive Estates Manager to play a vital role within the Creative Quarter team, overseeing the care, safety and day-to-day management of our estate. You will be responsible for building maintenance, responding to tenant enquiries, coordinating contractors, and ensuring legal compliance across our property portfolio. The role also includes contract, tender and budget management, and suits someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment, and is motivated by supporting creative communities.
How to apply
Please send your completed application form, up-to-date CV, and optionally a completed equal opportunity monitoring questionnaire to SamanthaFairclough@creativefolkestone.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can deliver your completed application documents in person to Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone, CT20 1BN.
Deadline for applications: 10am, Mon 2 FebInterviews: Thu 12 Feb (in person at the Quarterhouse)
Application Documents
→ Download an information pack (PDF)
→ Download an application form (DOC)
→ Download an equal opportunity monitoring form (DOC)
If you have any questions, please contact our Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Chief Executive by email from Mon 5 Jan at SebastianCater@creativefolkestone.org.uk.
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)
Salary: £42,864 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Thursday 12 February 2026 at 12 noon
The Vacancy
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the organisation make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.
We currently have the post of Estates Manager available.
Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will play a key leadership role in safeguarding the health, safety and wellbeing of all building users across National Museums Liverpool’s estate. You will be responsible for the effective delivery of reactive maintenance and statutory compliance activities, ensuring all works are completed to the highest standards and within required timeframes.
You will also oversee the timely production and accuracy of maintenance reports, and ensure that all Planned Preventative Maintenance is scheduled, monitored and delivered in line with organisational, legal and industry requirements. Through proactive management and a strong focus on service quality, you will help maintain safe, secure and well‑maintained environments across all NML sites.
If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.
Recruitment Insight Event
Want to learn more about working with National Museums Liverpool? Join us on Tuesday 10th February 2026 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm for our online Recruitment Insight event.
You’ll hear about our organisation, the work of our teams, as well as find out more about the job opportunities currently being advertised. You’ll also meet some of the staff recruiting and get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
This online event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, but don't worry, you don't need to install anything - when the time comes, simply click this link to join.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)
National Museums Liverpool carries out checks, at a level appropriate for each role, as part of our recruitment process. Checks are completed through the Disclosure and Barring Service, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checks are restricted to the People Team and not shared with recruiting managers.
If you have questions about the DBS service please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-guide-for-applicants.
Overseas Applications
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For more information on whether or not you need a Visa to work in the UK please go to https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
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Job Title Estates Manager Post Holder Accountable To Vice Principal - Finance and Corporate Services Responsible For Managing all facilities and estates services for the College, ensuring that all facilities services are delivered effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of all stakeholder groups. Department Facilities Overall Purpose of Job Operational Management of the College’s Facilities Department. Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of facilities and estates services to the College. Support to Senior Managers on issues relating to facilities and estates management. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Strategic Management and Planning a. Manage the Facilities Department and support the Vice Principal Finance and Corporate Services. b. Prepare operational plans for the Facilities Department. c. Management of delegated departmental budgets. d. Support the development of an appropriate College Estates Strategy. e. Develop, Tender, Project Manage and implement estates related projects across BC. 2. Facilities Management a. To source and/or provide professional advice on all matters relating to College Facilities and estates. Facilities currently includes, but is not limited to: - • Planned and reactive repairs and maintenance to all buildings, plant, equipment and Grounds. • Statutory inspections • Security, including all alarm systems. • Fleet management • Cleaning services • Car park management • Contracted Catering services • Project Planning and Project management • Sustainability • Asset management and condition surveying 1 7/1/26 • Helpdesk Management • Utilities Monitoring and Management • Manage waste water heating system Contract Provide facilities services to commercial lets. b. Ensure appropriate systems and agreements are in place to meet the operational requirements of the College. c. Ensure all grounds and buildings are well maintained. d. Manage Facilities Budget to ensure control of expenditure in areas of Repairs and maintenance, staffing, utilities and operational requirements. e. Manage the Helpdesk facility at the College, ensuring the distribution of jobs across the Facilities Team and that all planned maintenance and other activities are programmed appropriately. f. Ensure all planned maintenance is completed as per PPM schedule. g. Issue Permits to Work h. Manage all Soft services contracts including washroom services. i. Maintain the mechanism for service review to ensure quality standards are maintained and enhanced. j. Systems administrator for all facilities modules within the college computer systems and Scottish Funding Councils estate management system. k. Undertake investigations and ad-hoc exercises on facilities and estates, liaising with other College managers as necessary. l. Ensure appropriate legal agreements are in place for all the College’s rented properties. m. Develop and implement procedures to ensure that external contractors comply with all appropriate College and external policies and procedures. n. Participate in project appraisals, providing draft specifications and cost estimates. o. Act as project manager for facilities-related projects, ensuring value for money is achieved. p. Implement and manage appropriate working patterns for the Facilities Team to ensure that operational objectives are met. q. Manage any outsourced services in line with agreed terms and conditions.(including outsourced catering services) 3. Leadership, development and improvement of organisational efficiency a. Ensure compliance with College policies, procedures and the implementation of decisions of the College. b. Develop and implement facilities procedures for the College. c. Hold direct line management responsibility for Janitorial and Cleaning Team, including wider overall management role for the FM team and identifying appropriate training and development needs for the team and leading on developmental activities as appropriate. d. Provide training and support for all College staff in the implementation of College facilities policies and procedures. 2 7/1/26 e. Manage the day-to-day operations of the College facilities department, ensuring appropriate working schedules/patterns are developed and implemented. f. Represent the College at appropriate external networking events, making recommendations on the outcomes to College management, as appropriate. g. Assess the potential impact of external developments, making recommendations to the College Senior Leadership Team. h. Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective management of the College as directed by the Principal or designated deputy. i. Support the Vice Principal – Finance and Corporate Services in securing and maintaining an appropriate portfolio of insurance covers. 4. Personal and Professional Development a. Adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the Co...
Jobs at Creative Folkestone
There is currently one paid opportunity at Creative Folkestone.
Creative Quarter Estates Manager
Salary: £34,000 per annumHours: 35 hours per weekContract: PermanentLocation: Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
We are looking for an organised and proactive Estates Manager to play a vital role within the Creative Quarter team, overseeing the care, safety and day-to-day management of our estate. You will be responsible for building maintenance, responding to tenant enquiries, coordinating contractors, and ensuring legal compliance across our property portfolio. The role also includes contract, tender and budget management, and suits someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment, and is motivated by supporting creative communities.
How to apply
Please send your completed application form, up-to-date CV, and optionally a completed equal opportunity monitoring questionnaire to SamanthaFairclough@creativefolkestone.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can deliver your completed application documents in person to Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone, CT20 1BN.
Deadline for applications: 10am, Mon 2 FebInterviews: Thu 12 Feb (in person at the Quarterhouse)
Application Documents
→ Download an information pack (PDF)
→ Download an application form (DOC)
→ Download an equal opportunity monitoring form (DOC)
If you have any questions, please contact our Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Chief Executive by email from Mon 5 Jan at SebastianCater@creativefolkestone.org.uk.
We are now looking for a Deputy Shop Manager to support the Halesowen Shop Manager in leading a team of volunteers, achieving set targets and maintaining standards. You’ll work 15 hours per week on a shift rotation, including some weekend working.
About the Role
Acorns Children's Hospice are a children's charity, offering specialist palliative nursing care and support for local children and their families. Every year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. We have a network of charity shops across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, which help to provide the funding that we need to provide this care.
As Deputy Community Shop Manager, you will:
- Support the Shop Manager to create an exciting shop floor experience that makes Acorns stand out from our competitors
- Make decisions about the quality of stock, levels of pricing and style of merchandising
- Lead a team of volunteers
- Achieve sales targets by encouraging donations, purchases and gift aid
Click here to see inside one of our Acorns shops
About You
- Retail experience and experience of working towards targets
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- IT skills
- Happy to work weekends
- Enjoy a role that involves significant levels of manual handling
- Ability to travel independently to cover shops in the area if needed
We want our Shop Managers to firmly embed their shop into the fabric of the local community by being proactive in assessing opportunities within the community for the shop to get involved in, so ideally you’ll be based in the local area.
What We Offer
- £24,862.50 per annum (pro rata)
- 15 hours per week
- Based in Halesowen
- Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
- Discounts on refurbished tech
- Eye Test discount
- Health cash plan
- Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
- Time off to volunteer
- Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
- Wellbeing, legal and financial support
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
Part Time
Halesowen
Retail
ISS ACTIVITY MANAGER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Evidence of vocational training obtained in an education/childcare setting Current First Aid certificate (can be obtained through the school) Lifeguard qualification X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Extensive previous experience in a boarding/summer school environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and rules expected of both staff and students Proven experience of managing staff in a similar environment Qualification(s) and experience to lead one or more of the published sports or activities A strong understanding of Health & Safety specifically relating to a wide variety of sports and activities X X X X Experience of working with international pupils X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Proven ability to lead a team Ability to lead and deliver an exemplary co-curricular activity and social programme Excellent organisation and communication skills Ability to plan and ensure activities are well organised prior to delivery Demonstrated ability to enthuse and motivate students and staff alike Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure Experience of implementing risk assessments and understanding of the importance of briefing staff to use these The ability to speak other languages X X X X X X X X
Philanthropy Manager
Job Summary
We are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. Please click the link above to be redirected to their website and make your application.
The salary for this permanent full time role is £40,000 per annum.
The Philanthropy team at War Child is sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships. Our friends are superbly connected and ready to use their networks to help us. With a talented, hard-working team, we deliver amazing, creative and innovative fundraising that has a huge capacity to inspire people.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Philanthropy Manager with a passion for international development to join our growing team. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will bring deep expertise in major donor fundraising, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of how to identify, cultivate and steward high-value supporters to grow sustainable income.
Your Role
You will play a key role in developing and managing a robust pipeline of major donors, securing significant restricted and unrestricted gifts through tailored cultivation, compelling proposals and high-quality stewardship. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help shape the future of War Child’s major donor programme and contribute to a sector-leading supporter experience.
Reporting to the Philanthropy Lead, you will lead the delivery of an effective stewardship programme, nurture long-term relationships with major donors and supporters, and help deliver a programme of high-quality events and engagement opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, values-driven team and make a meaningful contribution to War Child’s growth and impact.
Your Responsibilities
- Systematically identify, qualify, and develop a pipeline for up to six figure gift opportunities for both unrestricted and restricted giving using research, prospect mapping, and data-driven insights.
- Lead the design and delivery of an excellent stewardship programme, supporting relationship managers to provide sector-leading supporter journeys through tailored communications, recognition, and engagement strategies.
- Develop and implement strong cultivation and solicitation plans for existing donors to generate significant income, including personal meetings, networking events, proposals, reports, and presentations.
- Take an active role, and lead where relevant, in planning and delivering a diverse portfolio of philanthropy events, including those hosted by high-profile individuals and Ambassadors, ensuring high-quality donor experiences.
- Support the creation and launch of new fundraising products that enhance donor engagement, retention, and stewardship.
- Contribute to strategy discussions in department, team, or working group meetings, providing insight and recommendations to improve fundraising activities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all donor communications in Salesforce, ensuring data is properly secured and utilised to inform engagement strategies.
- Monitor income and expenditure targets, producing regular reports on performance against targets using War Child’s database.
- Participate in, and lead where relevant, cross-team working groups to provide expertise, share insights, and identify opportunities for the Philanthropy & Partnerships team.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of War Child’s activities and programmes, acting as a brand ambassador in all interactions.
- Perform other duties as may be required by the Head of Philanthropy and Philanthropy & Partner Engagement Director
- Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to War Child’s Safeguarding and PSEAH (Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment) Policies.
- We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. All staff are expected to actively contribute to this by embedding principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their day-to-day work, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues, partners, and supporters.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
You Are
- Experienced in a similar fundraising role, with specialist knowledge of major donor fundraising, including securing five-figure gifts from high-value supporters, ideally within an international development or h...
Philanthropy Manager
Department
Development
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
£45-£47K
About Smile Train
Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries, and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.
Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!
Role Summary:
We are looking for a highly-skilled Philanthropy Manager to create impact through building and growing our high-value donor programme. You will effectively manage a portfolio of high-capacity individual donors and prospects, with the goal of securing five- and six-figure gifts and will proactively engage donors and prospects through strategic outreach, personalized stewardship, and compelling solicitations. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, vision-driven environment.
This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity starting as soon as possible. Ability to travel, when necessary, for donor visits and organizational events is required.
Reports To: UK Fundraising Director
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of approximately 130 mid-level and major donors and prospects with the capacity to make 5- and low 6-figure annual gifts (bigger gifts would fall to UK Fundraising Director)
- Effectively complete the moves management process and engage a portfolio of donors through meaningful connections including phone calls, personalized emails and mailings, face-to-face meetings, and other communications.
- Create a plan for each donor to serve as the annual engagement plan, effectively and, in a timely manner, execute that plan to retain and upgrade donors, and document all activities in Moves Management and/or Tasks in the database.
- Prepare and personalize correspondence and fundraising materials, including donor stewardship and impact reports, funding proposals, briefing memos, and acknowledgment letters as appropriate.
- Provide recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
- Assist the UK Director with developing projects that will enhance the philanthropy programme of the Development Department and support developing strategy briefs and leading preparation meetings.
- Help produce cultivation and stewardship programs for prospects and mid-level and major donors.
- Organise events for major donors and prospects.
- Complete research on major donors and prospects within data compliance requirements.
- Complete administrative tasks for the philanthropy programme.
- Other duties as appropriate for this role.
Essential functions:
Sitting
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Required Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to major gift donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes preferred.
- A proven history of generating income in the £100,000’s and securing gifts of £25,000 or more.
- Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in coordinating with senior management and program staff to execute donor engagement strategies.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
- Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
- Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
- Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.
Philanthropy Manager (FTC)
Comic Relief
- Closing:11:55pm, 28th Jan 2026 GMT
Perks and benefits
Candidate happiness
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Job Description
Please note this is a hybrid role based on the successful candidate working at least two days a week in our London office. Remote contracts would not be considered for this role.
Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
This is a new role at an exciting time of development within the philanthropy programme – it presents a great opportunity for you to contribute to our growth as we invest in the programme and work towards new and ambitious targets.
As our Philanthropy Manager, you will build and manage a healthy major donor portfolio to increase five and six figure income from individual donors and family trusts for Comic Relief.
With excellent relationship development skills and experience in securing major donations, you will increase support for our annual major campaigns, thematic funding, and our newly launched major giving product.
In a creative and dynamic organisation, you will devise and deliver a calendar of engaging and unique cultivation events and communications that reflect our brand and showcase the brilliant work of our funded partners.
Working within an ambitious team, you will have the support of our Prospect Research Manager to identify new prospects, and the Individual Giving Manager and Data Team to develop a streamlined donor journey cultivating supporters from the wider fundraising programmes.
Your contribution will be pivotal in transforming lives and helping us achieve our goal of a ‘Just World Free From Poverty’.
Key responsibilities:
Portfolio Management
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Represent the organisation to a high-level and establish excellent, trusting relationships with donors and prospects through 121 relationship development
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Deliver high quality, bespoke donor communications and cultivation plans.
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Manage the pipeline using best practise moves management.
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Deliver monthly pipeline reviews in collaboration with the Prospect Research Manager through accurate reporting and analysis.
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Maintain accurate systems and processes to support the recording of donor data, communications, and donation tracking and reporting.
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Continually feed the pipeline by prospecting from external and internal sources.
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Develop a seamless donor journey across IG channels through to the portfolio.
Philanthropy programme delivery
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Delivery high quality cultivation events and activities that attract new support and develop existing donors.
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Work with the Philanthropy Lead to secure support for and deliver the new major giving product.
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Support the Philanthropy Lead in delivering cultivation activities to secure seven figure donations.
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Work with the Philanthropy Lead to further shape and refine the philanthropy strategy, developing the programme together to achieve our inspiring 5-year goals.
Income and targets
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Achieve annual income targets.
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Set and achieve targets for moves management and pipeline growth with support from Prospect Research Manager.
Cross-team collaboration
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Work with Funding Team to identify theme-specific gift opportunities.
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Work with the IG, Storytelling, Challenges and Production teams to deliver adapted major donor appeals to support our major annual campaigns (Red Nose Day, Winter Appeal, Celebrity Challenges)
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Work with our Finance Associate and data team to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of income
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Work with our Web team to create a new philanthropy webpage and oversee the philanthropy sections in the development of our new website...
We’re looking for someone who:
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative.
- Creative and forward-thinking with high integrity and accountability.
- Positive personal impact and enthusiasm for driving change.
Our ideal Candidate
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (preferred).
- Professional qualification in Communications or Marketing (preferred).
- Proven experience in creating and implementing change communications plans within a values-driven organisation.
- Strong track record of delivering engaging communications for complex projects and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent copywriting skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver tactically at pace.
- Skilled at building relationships and managing competing priorities.
Why Join us
- Be at the heart of transformational projects that shape the future of our charity.
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas make a real difference.
- Enjoy flexibility with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
Interested and want to know a bit more?
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Funding Manager, Directed Activities
- locations
- London
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- R-003061
Salary: £ 46,700
Closing date: Monday, 2 February 2026
Contract type: Permanent
Interview dates: 1st stage (w/c 23rd February)
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.
We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
We are looking for a Funding Manager, Directed Activities to join our team.
Where in Wellcome will I be working?
You will play a key role in enabling Wellcome’s Strategic Programmes to deliver their funding ambitions by managing the full lifecycle of discretionary awards and funding call applications, ensuring high‑quality processing, due diligence, peer review and award decisions. Working collaboratively across Wellcome, you will provide clear, expert guidance and support to colleagues and applicants, helping to ensure our directed funding processes are efficient, fair and consistently delivered.
What will I be doing?
To deliver Wellcome’s funding for the strategic programmes of Climate & Health, Infectious Disease and Mental Health, we are looking for a Funding Manager to work in our team. You will be part of the Directed Funding & Planning team within the Research Funding department.
The Directed Funding & Planning team is responsible for the coordinated central planning and delivery of all Directed Funding activity across the organisation. This includes overseeing Discretionary Awards, Funding Calls, and the operation of their associated Advisory Committees, ensuring these processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with Wellcome’s governance standards. The team partners closely with Wellcome’s Strategic Programmes—particularly in Mental Health, Climate & Health, Infectious Diseases and Equity—and collaborates with colleagues in Legal and Finance to operationalise strategic funding objectives.
As a Funding Manager, Directed Activities, you will:
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Manage a portfolio of discretionary awards and funding call applications, ensuring high‑quality processing, due diligence and smooth progression through each stage of the assessment and award lifecycle.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across Strategic Programmes, Finance and Legal to maintain efficient, compliant and well‑governed directed funding processes.
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Coordinate expert review activities by identifying suitable reviewers, managing global communications and ensuring high‑quality assessments are received on time.
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Provide clear, constructive feedback to applicants by distilling complex committee discussions and offering expert guidance on processes, policies and funding requirements.
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Support the effective management of awarded grants by handling queries, overseeing casework throughout the grant lifecycle and ensuring compliance with Wellcome’s policies.
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Contribute to the successful delivery of funding committees and initiatives, including managing committee operations, supporting scheme development and driving continuous improvement in assessment processes.
Is this job for me?
If you have experience in an academic research environment or a strong understanding of research funding and hold a degree in a relevant life science discipline, this role could be a great fit for you. You’ll thrive here if you bring excellent organisation, clear and confident communication, and the ability to manage complex workloads while building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. This role is well‑suited to someone who is analytically minded, attentive to detail, flexible in their approach, and comfortable summarising complex information for different audiences.
To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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