Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children and features a longstanding staff team, with some members having been with Busy Bees for over 15 years. Our passionate team consistently strives to provide the best start in life for our children through a variety of educational programs, including UP, a toilet training program, UP and Active with Buzz, the School program, Busy Hands, and the Bee Curious curriculum. We also implement a "Sign of the Week" initiative and maintain a good ratio of qualified staff, including a Level 6 practitioner. Our nursery offers large outdoor areas specific to each age group, and we engage parents through regular events such as parent evenings, stay-and-plays, and tea parties. Notably, we celebrate a harvest festival each October, donating to our local food bank, and organize outings and community walks. We host open days where local businesses are invited, and parents with specific occupations are welcomed to share their knowledge with the children. Conveniently located near a bus stop just a minute's walk away and next to a convenience shop, we are also close to picturesque lake and woodland walk areas. We offer free parking for staff, along with a work anniversary acknowledgment program, a LOVE voucher/staff shout-out scheme, and staff discounts for childcare, creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children and features a longstanding staff team, with some members having been with Busy Bees for over 15 years. Our passionate team consistently strives to provide the best start in life for our children through a variety of educational programs, including UP, a toilet training program, UP and Active with Buzz, the School program, Busy Hands, and the Bee Curious curriculum. We also implement a "Sign of the Week" initiative and maintain a good ratio of qualified staff, including a Level 6 practitioner. Our nursery offers large outdoor areas specific to each age group, and we engage parents through regular events such as parent evenings, stay-and-plays, and tea parties. Notably, we celebrate a harvest festival each October, donating to our local food bank, and organize outings and community walks. We host open days where local businesses are invited, and parents with specific occupations are welcomed to share their knowledge with the children. Conveniently located near a bus stop just a minute's walk away and next to a convenience shop, we are also close to picturesque lake and woodland walk areas. We offer free parking for staff, along with a work anniversary acknowledgment program, a LOVE voucher/staff shout-out scheme, and staff discounts for childcare, creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Dove House Hospice supports patients with life-limiting illnesses in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. They provide exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers, and their families. Last year, they cared for 1,200 patients. Their mission is simple but powerful: to help families make the most of the time they have together, even in the most difficult of circumstances. It was a moment of grief, yes, but also one of relief. Mum was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. And as we said our final goodbyes, we knew she was at peace. We are incredibly grateful for the care, the memories, and the love we had shared in those final days while Mum was at Dove House. - Family member of a patient We are thrilled to be partnering with the fabulous Dove House Hospice, to grow their fundraising team and increase their impact. Would you like to be part of a team that raises vital funds to support patients and their families, and ensures that their services are always available for those who need them? If so, we would love to hear from you. The Role This a pivotal, brand-new, role that will support the thriving fundraising team. Reporting directly to the Senior Fundraiser, the main purpose of the Community Fundraising and Engagement Assistant is to raise awareness across the region, and increase income to fund vital hospice care. Main responsibilities include: Building rewarding and individually tailored life-long relationships with supporters, to ensure they feel passionate, engaged and invested in the future provision of hospice care. Supporting the fundraisers to develop and promote fundraising appeals including the lottery Engaging, educating, inspiring and introducing new supporters and volunteers Maximising income, using a donor-centric, tailored approach The Person We are looking for someone with exceptional planning and organisational skills and with experience in successfully building and managing relationships. You will need to have excellent time management and prioritisation skills and be confident presenting and networking. You should be able to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people, and deliver engaging talks and presentations. In this role you will be a proud ambassador for the hospice, and have the exciting opportunity to represent them within the local community! Perhaps most importantly, you should align with the hospice values being passionate, positive and professional. Please note that this role will require a full UK driving license, access to your own vehicle, and involve travel to the hospice and surrounding area. You will also be required to work flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekends. If you would like more information, or to apply for this role we would love to hear from you please contact us. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie, Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Dove House Hospice supports patients with life-limiting illnesses in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. They provide exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers, and their families. Last year, they cared for 1,200 patients. Their mission is simple but powerful: to help families make the most of the time they have together, even in the most difficult of circumstances. It was a moment of grief, yes, but also one of relief. Mum was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. And as we said our final goodbyes, we knew she was at peace. We are incredibly grateful for the care, the memories, and the love we had shared in those final days while Mum was at Dove House. - Family member of a patient We are thrilled to be partnering with the fabulous Dove House Hospice, to grow their fundraising team and increase their impact. Would you like to be part of a team that raises vital funds to support patients and their families, and ensures that their services are always available for those who need them? If so, we would love to hear from you. The Role This a pivotal, brand-new, role that will support the thriving fundraising team. Reporting directly to the Senior Fundraiser, the main purpose of the Community Fundraising and Engagement Assistant is to raise awareness across the region, and increase income to fund vital hospice care. Main responsibilities include: Building rewarding and individually tailored life-long relationships with supporters, to ensure they feel passionate, engaged and invested in the future provision of hospice care. Supporting the fundraisers to develop and promote fundraising appeals including the lottery Engaging, educating, inspiring and introducing new supporters and volunteers Maximising income, using a donor-centric, tailored approach The Person We are looking for someone with exceptional planning and organisational skills and with experience in successfully building and managing relationships. You will need to have excellent time management and prioritisation skills and be confident presenting and networking. You should be able to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people, and deliver engaging talks and presentations. In this role you will be a proud ambassador for the hospice, and have the exciting opportunity to represent them within the local community! Perhaps most importantly, you should align with the hospice values being passionate, positive and professional. Please note that this role will require a full UK driving license, access to your own vehicle, and involve travel to the hospice and surrounding area. You will also be required to work flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekends. If you would like more information, or to apply for this role we would love to hear from you please contact us. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie, Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Gloucester Denmark Road, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 68 children and features a longstanding staff team dedicated to giving children the best start in life. Our nursery boasts a large outdoor area, providing ample opportunities for children to explore and expand their learning through outdoor play. We maintain a regular presence on social media to keep families informed and engaged. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment where children can thrive. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Gloucester Denmark Road, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 68 children and features a longstanding staff team dedicated to giving children the best start in life. Our nursery boasts a large outdoor area, providing ample opportunities for children to explore and expand their learning through outdoor play. We maintain a regular presence on social media to keep families informed and engaged. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment where children can thrive. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
At an exciting time in JGDR's fundraising, we are looking for volunteering & community fundraising officers to support our communities in North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. It is a great opportunity to join a passionate team. Hours: 35 hours per week (with occasional weekend and evening working as and when the role requires) Location: This is a hybrid role, with regular travel required across the North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire regions, including visits to our charity shops and centres. Weekend and evening work will be expected, as and when the role requires. Post holders will be expected to be working flexibly across their community 4 days out of 5 with at least one day per week from our North Lincolnshire Centre and attend regular team meetings in an agreed location. Due to the scope and nature of the role, you will need to live within, or in close proximity to, North Lincolnshire. You will be required to have a valid driving license and access to a car to enable you to travel freely across the area without reliance on public transport. When applying please send a CV and covering letter including why you are interested in the role, the skills and experience you can bring, how these relate to the position and any other information you would like us to know. About us All dogs deserve a good life and a safe, loving home. We exist to provide a safe place for dogs without a home, and to find new loving places for them to live. We currently have three operating centres in North and South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, and also provide support and community specific initiatives across East Yorkshire. Fundraising at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR) We are at an exciting moment in our fundraising history at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR). Our CEO, Christina Marriott, is a champion for the importance of fundraising and volunteering in securing the future of JGDR, and it is a great opportunity to join a passionate team ready to tackle the next stage of JGDR s history. Job summary We are looking for a proactive, confident and supporter-focused fundraiser to build and manage relations with JGDR s local community across North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Working with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager, you will deliver a strategy to grow income and volunteer numbers from the local community. This is a varied role which will cover: Stewarding and recruiting supporters undertaking their own fundraising activities, including those taking part in challenge events Organising & attending local events to raise awareness and income Proactively approaching and working with local &national businesses Recruiting and overseeing a network of volunteers who can support income generation in your local area. This role would suit a target-driven, approachable and resourceful fundraiser with ambition and drive there is plenty of opportunity to make this role your own and drive forward growth in these crucial income streams. Your role You will sit in the Volunteering and Community Fundraising team, and report to the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager. You will manage your own time to effectively balance both developing and stewarding relationships with individual and corporate supporters in the local area and working through a network of volunteers to deliver fundraising and retail objectives. You will develop and grow strong relationships with supporters, collaborating with colleagues across the wider organisation to ensure you are offering the best supporter experience you can. You will attend local events with, and through, volunteers, work with colleagues in our retail and operation sites, and spot other opportunities to promote JGDR in your community and drive support for our work. You will deliver excellent stewardship to supporters and volunteers and develop relationships with key local contacts who can help to further JGDR s mission. You will champion supporter care and ensure that all relevant supporter information is stored on JGDR s CRM, Donorflex. Key responsibilities Community fundraising Identify, engage, and steward DIY and community fundraisers, developing strategies to promote fundraising activities in these groups and grow income from your local area Proactively pursue local business partnership opportunities, developing a pipeline of potential corporate support and making applications to secure support Provide high quality stewardship of supporters, groups and businesses within the community, responding to enquiries in a timely way and ensuring relationships are developed and maintained at a high standard Represent JGDR as the first point of contact within the community, promoting our mission, vision, and values alongside fundraising and volunteer opportunities Ensure that Donorflex is up-to-date and develop regular reporting mechanisms to inform the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager of outputs and results, and support understanding of the local audiences, including individual supporters, local businesses, and volunteers, and their historical engagement with the charity Volunteering Work with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager and Volunteering Administration Assistant to recruit, induct and train volunteers to support fundraising and other relevant initiatives in the local community Via volunteer support, oversee the distribution of collection boxes in your local area, monitoring and reporting on income generated Coordinate and attend supported by a network of volunteers key local events, e.g. county shows, to raise awareness of JGDR in the local community and drive support for the charity amongst target audience groups. Ensure JGDR retail shops, and their volunteers, in your area have relevant and timely information on current fundraising campaigns and other initiatives to share with customers Ensure that the Volunteering database, Volunteero, is up to date Other duties Contribute content for social media, fundraising newsletters, publications and local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with adopters, supporters and donors online Keep up to date with sector trends and developments in community and regional fundraising, and volunteering Ensure all fundraising activities and events operate within best practice and regulatory guidelines and comply with health and safety requirements. Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, including ensuring adherence to the Fundraising Regulator s Code of Fundraising Practice, the General Data Protection Act and PECR, and other relevant legislative requirements. Manage any complaints from supporters efficiently and sensitively Act as a collaborative role model to the wider team, and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider charity to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing This is not an exhaustive list of duties but outlines the key roles and responsibilities for this post. The post holder s specific objectives will be set upon commencing their role. You are: A target-driven and tenacious professional with experience in community and regional fundraising Knowledgeable about your local community, with a positive approach to your work and supporting your colleagues to achieve shared objectives Skilled at building relationships with people, and motivated by spending time getting to know supporters and volunteers in the local area Entrepreneurial, with a drive to seek out new opportunities to drive income generation and pursue them with a continual eye on hitting KPIs and targets Organised, with a keen eye for detail and a confidence in managing competing priorities effectively Financially proficient, and comfortable planning, monitoring and being accountable for fundraising budgets to agreed deadlines Familiar with sector trends and best practice methods of acquiring, retaining and stewarding supporters A credible and clear communicator Experienced in using CRM databases to input, monitor, and report on supporter data and to gather insights Diligent, organised and respectful of others contributions, and keen to work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback and collaboration Committed to dog welfare, and representing the values of JGDR both internally and externally Prepared and able to travel extensively in your region, including to other JGDR Centres and retail sites. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle will be necessary. Prepared and able to attend relevant supporter events in the evening and at weekends within the community; a time off in lieu policy for this is in place. Diversity and Accessibility Jerry Green Dog Rescue is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
At an exciting time in JGDR's fundraising, we are looking for volunteering & community fundraising officers to support our communities in North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. It is a great opportunity to join a passionate team. Hours: 35 hours per week (with occasional weekend and evening working as and when the role requires) Location: This is a hybrid role, with regular travel required across the North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire regions, including visits to our charity shops and centres. Weekend and evening work will be expected, as and when the role requires. Post holders will be expected to be working flexibly across their community 4 days out of 5 with at least one day per week from our North Lincolnshire Centre and attend regular team meetings in an agreed location. Due to the scope and nature of the role, you will need to live within, or in close proximity to, North Lincolnshire. You will be required to have a valid driving license and access to a car to enable you to travel freely across the area without reliance on public transport. When applying please send a CV and covering letter including why you are interested in the role, the skills and experience you can bring, how these relate to the position and any other information you would like us to know. About us All dogs deserve a good life and a safe, loving home. We exist to provide a safe place for dogs without a home, and to find new loving places for them to live. We currently have three operating centres in North and South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, and also provide support and community specific initiatives across East Yorkshire. Fundraising at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR) We are at an exciting moment in our fundraising history at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR). Our CEO, Christina Marriott, is a champion for the importance of fundraising and volunteering in securing the future of JGDR, and it is a great opportunity to join a passionate team ready to tackle the next stage of JGDR s history. Job summary We are looking for a proactive, confident and supporter-focused fundraiser to build and manage relations with JGDR s local community across North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Working with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager, you will deliver a strategy to grow income and volunteer numbers from the local community. This is a varied role which will cover: Stewarding and recruiting supporters undertaking their own fundraising activities, including those taking part in challenge events Organising & attending local events to raise awareness and income Proactively approaching and working with local &national businesses Recruiting and overseeing a network of volunteers who can support income generation in your local area. This role would suit a target-driven, approachable and resourceful fundraiser with ambition and drive there is plenty of opportunity to make this role your own and drive forward growth in these crucial income streams. Your role You will sit in the Volunteering and Community Fundraising team, and report to the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager. You will manage your own time to effectively balance both developing and stewarding relationships with individual and corporate supporters in the local area and working through a network of volunteers to deliver fundraising and retail objectives. You will develop and grow strong relationships with supporters, collaborating with colleagues across the wider organisation to ensure you are offering the best supporter experience you can. You will attend local events with, and through, volunteers, work with colleagues in our retail and operation sites, and spot other opportunities to promote JGDR in your community and drive support for our work. You will deliver excellent stewardship to supporters and volunteers and develop relationships with key local contacts who can help to further JGDR s mission. You will champion supporter care and ensure that all relevant supporter information is stored on JGDR s CRM, Donorflex. Key responsibilities Community fundraising Identify, engage, and steward DIY and community fundraisers, developing strategies to promote fundraising activities in these groups and grow income from your local area Proactively pursue local business partnership opportunities, developing a pipeline of potential corporate support and making applications to secure support Provide high quality stewardship of supporters, groups and businesses within the community, responding to enquiries in a timely way and ensuring relationships are developed and maintained at a high standard Represent JGDR as the first point of contact within the community, promoting our mission, vision, and values alongside fundraising and volunteer opportunities Ensure that Donorflex is up-to-date and develop regular reporting mechanisms to inform the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager of outputs and results, and support understanding of the local audiences, including individual supporters, local businesses, and volunteers, and their historical engagement with the charity Volunteering Work with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager and Volunteering Administration Assistant to recruit, induct and train volunteers to support fundraising and other relevant initiatives in the local community Via volunteer support, oversee the distribution of collection boxes in your local area, monitoring and reporting on income generated Coordinate and attend supported by a network of volunteers key local events, e.g. county shows, to raise awareness of JGDR in the local community and drive support for the charity amongst target audience groups. Ensure JGDR retail shops, and their volunteers, in your area have relevant and timely information on current fundraising campaigns and other initiatives to share with customers Ensure that the Volunteering database, Volunteero, is up to date Other duties Contribute content for social media, fundraising newsletters, publications and local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with adopters, supporters and donors online Keep up to date with sector trends and developments in community and regional fundraising, and volunteering Ensure all fundraising activities and events operate within best practice and regulatory guidelines and comply with health and safety requirements. Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, including ensuring adherence to the Fundraising Regulator s Code of Fundraising Practice, the General Data Protection Act and PECR, and other relevant legislative requirements. Manage any complaints from supporters efficiently and sensitively Act as a collaborative role model to the wider team, and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider charity to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing This is not an exhaustive list of duties but outlines the key roles and responsibilities for this post. The post holder s specific objectives will be set upon commencing their role. You are: A target-driven and tenacious professional with experience in community and regional fundraising Knowledgeable about your local community, with a positive approach to your work and supporting your colleagues to achieve shared objectives Skilled at building relationships with people, and motivated by spending time getting to know supporters and volunteers in the local area Entrepreneurial, with a drive to seek out new opportunities to drive income generation and pursue them with a continual eye on hitting KPIs and targets Organised, with a keen eye for detail and a confidence in managing competing priorities effectively Financially proficient, and comfortable planning, monitoring and being accountable for fundraising budgets to agreed deadlines Familiar with sector trends and best practice methods of acquiring, retaining and stewarding supporters A credible and clear communicator Experienced in using CRM databases to input, monitor, and report on supporter data and to gather insights Diligent, organised and respectful of others contributions, and keen to work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback and collaboration Committed to dog welfare, and representing the values of JGDR both internally and externally Prepared and able to travel extensively in your region, including to other JGDR Centres and retail sites. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle will be necessary. Prepared and able to attend relevant supporter events in the evening and at weekends within the community; a time off in lieu policy for this is in place. Diversity and Accessibility Jerry Green Dog Rescue is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Chippenham, rated Good by Ofsted, is a large and spacious nursery with a capacity of 106 children, featuring three base rooms tailored to different age groups. Our baby unit includes two separate areas-Tinies and Tots-while the toddler room offers two play spaces, and the large preschool room prepares children for school. We have four outdoor areas designed to foster gross motor skill development in a safe environment. Our dedicated staff bring a wealth of experience and strive to create a home away from home for children and their families. Conveniently located just off the A350 Bath Road, next to McDonald's and Sainsbury's, we offer free parking and quick access to bus links to Bath and Chippenham town center, where train links to London and Bristol are readily available. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Chippenham, rated Good by Ofsted, is a large and spacious nursery with a capacity of 106 children, featuring three base rooms tailored to different age groups. Our baby unit includes two separate areas-Tinies and Tots-while the toddler room offers two play spaces, and the large preschool room prepares children for school. We have four outdoor areas designed to foster gross motor skill development in a safe environment. Our dedicated staff bring a wealth of experience and strive to create a home away from home for children and their families. Conveniently located just off the A350 Bath Road, next to McDonald's and Sainsbury's, we offer free parking and quick access to bus links to Bath and Chippenham town center, where train links to London and Bristol are readily available. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Barrs Court, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 116 children aged 0.2 to 5.11 years and is part of the well-regarded Busy Bees chain. Located at Stoneleigh Drive, Barrs Court, Oldland, South West BS30 7EJ, our nursery is ideally situated in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol, making it convenient for families in the surrounding regions. The nursery benefits from its suburban setting, providing easy access to nearby residential communities, which is perfect for parents commuting to and from work. We also offer complimentary lunches for our children, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment for their growth and development. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Barrs Court, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 116 children aged 0.2 to 5.11 years and is part of the well-regarded Busy Bees chain. Located at Stoneleigh Drive, Barrs Court, Oldland, South West BS30 7EJ, our nursery is ideally situated in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol, making it convenient for families in the surrounding regions. The nursery benefits from its suburban setting, providing easy access to nearby residential communities, which is perfect for parents commuting to and from work. We also offer complimentary lunches for our children, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment for their growth and development. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Role Summary As Fundraising Manager at Caring in Bristol, you will lead the growth of unrestricted income across individual and major donor as well as overseeing our corporate, and community fundraising. You ll create and deliver inspiring campaigns, optimise donor journeys, and ensure excellent supporter stewardship. The role includes responsibility for team leadership, and database management, with a focus on generating new income streams and maintaining compliance. Your strong communication and data skills will help drive the charity s positive impact for Bristol s communities Who we are Caring in Bristol s mission is to unite our city against homelessness. We work in innovative ways with people experiencing housing insecurity to help them navigate the barriers they face. We engage with the public and community partners to bring about lasting change in Bristol and beyond. Our services aim to reach people where they are, targeting under-served communities and proactively designing our services to be accessible and inclusive. We maximise our impact through committed and creative outreach to key groups who would not otherwise receive support. About the role This new role of Fundraising Manager at Caring in Bristol is vital to the development of unrestricted income. As a charity we rely on the generosity of the communities of Bristol, from individuals to businesses, community organisations to educational facilities. The postholder will create and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns and supporter communications that engage and inspire supporters, maximise donor retention, and increase lifetime value. The role will be responsible for the growth of income from Individual Donors and Major Donors, and oversee Community and Corporate income. Working with the Head of Fundraising you will also scope out and help to implement potential new income generation opportunities. Individual Giving You will help shape and take ownership of implementing our individual giving strategy in line with organisational fundraising goals, creating and delivering individual giving appeals, designing and optimising donor journeys, and ensuring all supporter communications are engaging and effective. By leveraging an analytical approach to data segmentation, you will deliver highly targeted and relevant donor experiences. The role will lead on our use of our CRM system (Donorfy) ensuring supporter s data is collected effectively and used in compliance with data protection legislation. You will champion the use of Donorfy, making sure it is being used to its full potential. With this data you will manage segmentation, using a targeted approach to ensure we optimise the return on investment of our appeals and fundraising activities. Additionally, you will manage our Gift Aid process to ensure both compliance and maximised income and oversee meaningful engagement with individual givers - ensuring all supporters are acknowledged in a timely, personalised manner and provided with tailored marketing materials at key intervals. Major Donors A key aspect of the role is designing and executing effective cultivation and stewardship plans for both current and prospective major donors, ensuring relationships are nurtured over time. You will also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board members, mobilising their involvement to foster and strengthen connections with our most significant supporters. You will develop and deliver tailored fundraising campaigns for major donors, manage and update the major donor database, and conduct thorough research to identify new prospects, preparing insightful briefing notes and supporting materials. Line Management and Reporting You will line-manage, support and develop the Corporate & Community Coordinator and Fundraising Assistant, providing effective leadership in the development of our proposition to organisations and supporters. You will support the development and effective implementation of fundraising plans, helping the Head of Fundraising to ensure that all strategies align with our organisational goals. You will be tasked with supporting the reporting from the department around particular income streams, these reports will be both financial and non-financial, detailing the work of the department and progress against targets. About You You ll have excellent communications skills, be an adept writer, a warm and engaging individual with solid fundraising experience and knowledge of Individual Giving and Major Donor Fundraising. You will also have a keen eye for detail. You will provide our donors and supporters with Wow moments, giving them a feeling of importance and that their support is making a difference to some of Bristol s most vulnerable people. Our supporters make our work possible and they should feel that!
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Role Summary As Fundraising Manager at Caring in Bristol, you will lead the growth of unrestricted income across individual and major donor as well as overseeing our corporate, and community fundraising. You ll create and deliver inspiring campaigns, optimise donor journeys, and ensure excellent supporter stewardship. The role includes responsibility for team leadership, and database management, with a focus on generating new income streams and maintaining compliance. Your strong communication and data skills will help drive the charity s positive impact for Bristol s communities Who we are Caring in Bristol s mission is to unite our city against homelessness. We work in innovative ways with people experiencing housing insecurity to help them navigate the barriers they face. We engage with the public and community partners to bring about lasting change in Bristol and beyond. Our services aim to reach people where they are, targeting under-served communities and proactively designing our services to be accessible and inclusive. We maximise our impact through committed and creative outreach to key groups who would not otherwise receive support. About the role This new role of Fundraising Manager at Caring in Bristol is vital to the development of unrestricted income. As a charity we rely on the generosity of the communities of Bristol, from individuals to businesses, community organisations to educational facilities. The postholder will create and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns and supporter communications that engage and inspire supporters, maximise donor retention, and increase lifetime value. The role will be responsible for the growth of income from Individual Donors and Major Donors, and oversee Community and Corporate income. Working with the Head of Fundraising you will also scope out and help to implement potential new income generation opportunities. Individual Giving You will help shape and take ownership of implementing our individual giving strategy in line with organisational fundraising goals, creating and delivering individual giving appeals, designing and optimising donor journeys, and ensuring all supporter communications are engaging and effective. By leveraging an analytical approach to data segmentation, you will deliver highly targeted and relevant donor experiences. The role will lead on our use of our CRM system (Donorfy) ensuring supporter s data is collected effectively and used in compliance with data protection legislation. You will champion the use of Donorfy, making sure it is being used to its full potential. With this data you will manage segmentation, using a targeted approach to ensure we optimise the return on investment of our appeals and fundraising activities. Additionally, you will manage our Gift Aid process to ensure both compliance and maximised income and oversee meaningful engagement with individual givers - ensuring all supporters are acknowledged in a timely, personalised manner and provided with tailored marketing materials at key intervals. Major Donors A key aspect of the role is designing and executing effective cultivation and stewardship plans for both current and prospective major donors, ensuring relationships are nurtured over time. You will also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board members, mobilising their involvement to foster and strengthen connections with our most significant supporters. You will develop and deliver tailored fundraising campaigns for major donors, manage and update the major donor database, and conduct thorough research to identify new prospects, preparing insightful briefing notes and supporting materials. Line Management and Reporting You will line-manage, support and develop the Corporate & Community Coordinator and Fundraising Assistant, providing effective leadership in the development of our proposition to organisations and supporters. You will support the development and effective implementation of fundraising plans, helping the Head of Fundraising to ensure that all strategies align with our organisational goals. You will be tasked with supporting the reporting from the department around particular income streams, these reports will be both financial and non-financial, detailing the work of the department and progress against targets. About You You ll have excellent communications skills, be an adept writer, a warm and engaging individual with solid fundraising experience and knowledge of Individual Giving and Major Donor Fundraising. You will also have a keen eye for detail. You will provide our donors and supporters with Wow moments, giving them a feeling of importance and that their support is making a difference to some of Bristol s most vulnerable people. Our supporters make our work possible and they should feel that!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to help us increase our income from mid-level and major donors, trusts and foundations, and legacies. This is an exciting time to join our charity, Cambridge is changing rapidly, and we are working hard to tackle issues such as the loss of nature, climate change and access to green space. We have inspiring new projects to expand habitats and green spaces on the Gog Magog Hills, to create a new wetland at our Coton Reserve, to plant trees and woodlands and to save one of Cambridge s oldest buildings. Right now, the work of our charity is needed more than ever before, and we need the financial resources to be able to step up and make even more of a difference. Committed to our causes, you will use your donor cultivation skills to strengthen existing relationships and use your research and networking skills to identify and cultivate new opportunities. Your excellent written and development skills will enable you to work with colleagues to turn their visions into compelling proposals for funders and our wider support base. Your knowledge of fundraising best practice will ensure that we deliver an excellent donor experience. You will be an effective worker with an eye for detail who can use your experience to fulfil the administrative and reporting requirements of the funds you are helping to raise. You will work alongside our Membership & Communications Manager and have some support from our Administrative Assistant. You will also be supported in your work by the CEO, trustees, volunteers, and external contractors. You will be part of a friendly and committed management team where you can make a difference, and your work will have an impact. Our office is in an 18th century building overlooking the beautiful Wandlebury estate. Wandlebury is located on top of the Gog Magog Hills just south of Cambridge.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to help us increase our income from mid-level and major donors, trusts and foundations, and legacies. This is an exciting time to join our charity, Cambridge is changing rapidly, and we are working hard to tackle issues such as the loss of nature, climate change and access to green space. We have inspiring new projects to expand habitats and green spaces on the Gog Magog Hills, to create a new wetland at our Coton Reserve, to plant trees and woodlands and to save one of Cambridge s oldest buildings. Right now, the work of our charity is needed more than ever before, and we need the financial resources to be able to step up and make even more of a difference. Committed to our causes, you will use your donor cultivation skills to strengthen existing relationships and use your research and networking skills to identify and cultivate new opportunities. Your excellent written and development skills will enable you to work with colleagues to turn their visions into compelling proposals for funders and our wider support base. Your knowledge of fundraising best practice will ensure that we deliver an excellent donor experience. You will be an effective worker with an eye for detail who can use your experience to fulfil the administrative and reporting requirements of the funds you are helping to raise. You will work alongside our Membership & Communications Manager and have some support from our Administrative Assistant. You will also be supported in your work by the CEO, trustees, volunteers, and external contractors. You will be part of a friendly and committed management team where you can make a difference, and your work will have an impact. Our office is in an 18th century building overlooking the beautiful Wandlebury estate. Wandlebury is located on top of the Gog Magog Hills just south of Cambridge.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Leeds Headingley, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 130 children and provides a light and bright setting that offers endless opportunities for children to reach their full potential.Our nursery is conveniently located on Otley Road, with large signage clearly visible from the road. Access to public transportation is excellent, with several bus routes servicing the main Otley Road, including numbers 1, 6, 7, 27, N1, and PH2, all stopping just outside our nursery doors. For added convenience, free parking is available. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Leeds Headingley, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 130 children and provides a light and bright setting that offers endless opportunities for children to reach their full potential.Our nursery is conveniently located on Otley Road, with large signage clearly visible from the road. Access to public transportation is excellent, with several bus routes servicing the main Otley Road, including numbers 1, 6, 7, 27, N1, and PH2, all stopping just outside our nursery doors. For added convenience, free parking is available. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery This purpose-built nursery is designed on a single level, ensuring easy access for all children. Each age group has its own dedicated garden space, providing a safe and engaging outdoor environment. The nursery has received a good Ofsted rating, reflecting its quality of care and education. However, the nearest bus stop is approximately a 12-15 minute walk away. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery This purpose-built nursery is designed on a single level, ensuring easy access for all children. Each age group has its own dedicated garden space, providing a safe and engaging outdoor environment. The nursery has received a good Ofsted rating, reflecting its quality of care and education. However, the nearest bus stop is approximately a 12-15 minute walk away. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Quedgeley, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery located in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester, with a capacity of 105 children. We provide a nurturing environment designed to support children's growth and development. Our nursery offers free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access for educators. Additionally, we provide exclusive Busy Bees benefits, including an extra day off for your birthday, making it a rewarding workplace for our dedicated team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Quedgeley, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery located in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester, with a capacity of 105 children. We provide a nurturing environment designed to support children's growth and development. Our nursery offers free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access for educators. Additionally, we provide exclusive Busy Bees benefits, including an extra day off for your birthday, making it a rewarding workplace for our dedicated team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Royal Star & Garter are a charity that provides loving, compassionate care and support to veterans and their families, both in our Homes and through services that reach into the wider community. Following our recent merger with the Armed Forces charity Care for Veterans in Worthing, we re looking for a skilled and motivated Fundraising Assistant. We are looking for someone committed to making a difference to our work and interested in developing a career in fundraising. We welcome experience gained outside the charity sector and are committed to supporting learning and development in this role. This person must be passionate about delivering high levels of personalised care to a range of donors and have the ability to communicate effectively, while maintaining attention to detail to ensure the smooth delivery of the processes behind donor engagement. You must also be flexible and confident in providing wider support across the fundraising teams within the Royal Star & Garter group. This is a hybrid role, with two days a week at our Worthing Home to build strong relationships and gain a deeper understanding of our work. There may also be occasional visits to outside events and to Royal Star & Garter s other Homes as needed. Purpose of the role To provide excellent customer care to all donors, delivering optimum supporter journeys working effectively with the wider team within the Royal Star & Garter (RSG) group To manage all associated fundraising payment processes and procedures and work effectively with finance to manage safe and effective banking and reconciliations To provide fundraising support across the department and locations of our services in respect of a range of activities including fundraising events To support the High Value Events & Corporate Manager in time bound projects as and when necessary Supporter care To be proactive in enabling the supporter journey with timely communications (phone, email and letters) and clear stewardship with both existing and new donors Ensure effective frontline support and response for donors across a range of incoming systems Ensure donation processes and procedures are adhered to and executed in a timely manner, in accordance with guidelines updating those wherever required with approval by the RSG Fundraising Officer. Donations and data entry Ensure that the fundraising CRM database is up to date and that supporters contact and financial data is accurate, including creating new records Complete weekly banking and allocation tasks in accordance with the approved process, liaising with the finance department to ensure that all batched income is allocated correctly Data inputting on the CRM to include: regular giving, importing income from external agencies including CAF and Just Giving, processing Gift Aid and accurately storing declarations Filing and management of paperwork, ensuring due diligence and security measures are followed. Fundraising & volunteer support To provide active support to a range of events including: managing participants, sending information, monitoring online giving pages and on the day set up and pack down To directly source donated items and contributors to support fundraising events including raffle/auction prizes and coordinating suppliers, stallholders and entertainers Coordinate and communicate with volunteers for events and corporate volunteering days and activities, ensuring they are briefed and supported To support any regular mailings or email contact to supporters, assisting with the cleaning and compliance of data once an agreed annual schedule is in place regular. Other To manage all aspects of incoming fundraising post and dedicated inboxes along with outgoing mailings Ensure general department are kept up to date including attendance at meetings within RSG group wherever possible To be conversant with relevant fundraising legislation and the guidelines of the Fundraising Regulator and the GDPR To undertake other duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of the role. Knowledge and experience: Experience of working in a customer focused environment, preferably within fundraising Good working knowledge of CRM database Experience of banking processes and consistent financial reconciliation Ability to manage a busy workload meeting deadlines Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team Experience of supporting fundraising events, including logistics and on-the-day delivery (desirable) Experience of coordinating or working with volunteers, including corporate groups (desirable). Skills: Excellent communication skills including written (and email) and on the phone Excellent attention to detail with a good eye for numbers Excellent general IT skills including Word & Excel Good relationship building skills and an ability to work across teams creating strong internal networks Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a live event environment Confidence in engaging with a range of stakeholders, including participants, local businesses, and community groups. Personal characteristics should include: A consultative approach to solving problems Planning and organising; schedules activities effectively A positive upbeat attitude Effective team player Role model our values in all aspects of work Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events. We reserve the right to update and amend your job description to ensure it accurately reflects the role.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Royal Star & Garter are a charity that provides loving, compassionate care and support to veterans and their families, both in our Homes and through services that reach into the wider community. Following our recent merger with the Armed Forces charity Care for Veterans in Worthing, we re looking for a skilled and motivated Fundraising Assistant. We are looking for someone committed to making a difference to our work and interested in developing a career in fundraising. We welcome experience gained outside the charity sector and are committed to supporting learning and development in this role. This person must be passionate about delivering high levels of personalised care to a range of donors and have the ability to communicate effectively, while maintaining attention to detail to ensure the smooth delivery of the processes behind donor engagement. You must also be flexible and confident in providing wider support across the fundraising teams within the Royal Star & Garter group. This is a hybrid role, with two days a week at our Worthing Home to build strong relationships and gain a deeper understanding of our work. There may also be occasional visits to outside events and to Royal Star & Garter s other Homes as needed. Purpose of the role To provide excellent customer care to all donors, delivering optimum supporter journeys working effectively with the wider team within the Royal Star & Garter (RSG) group To manage all associated fundraising payment processes and procedures and work effectively with finance to manage safe and effective banking and reconciliations To provide fundraising support across the department and locations of our services in respect of a range of activities including fundraising events To support the High Value Events & Corporate Manager in time bound projects as and when necessary Supporter care To be proactive in enabling the supporter journey with timely communications (phone, email and letters) and clear stewardship with both existing and new donors Ensure effective frontline support and response for donors across a range of incoming systems Ensure donation processes and procedures are adhered to and executed in a timely manner, in accordance with guidelines updating those wherever required with approval by the RSG Fundraising Officer. Donations and data entry Ensure that the fundraising CRM database is up to date and that supporters contact and financial data is accurate, including creating new records Complete weekly banking and allocation tasks in accordance with the approved process, liaising with the finance department to ensure that all batched income is allocated correctly Data inputting on the CRM to include: regular giving, importing income from external agencies including CAF and Just Giving, processing Gift Aid and accurately storing declarations Filing and management of paperwork, ensuring due diligence and security measures are followed. Fundraising & volunteer support To provide active support to a range of events including: managing participants, sending information, monitoring online giving pages and on the day set up and pack down To directly source donated items and contributors to support fundraising events including raffle/auction prizes and coordinating suppliers, stallholders and entertainers Coordinate and communicate with volunteers for events and corporate volunteering days and activities, ensuring they are briefed and supported To support any regular mailings or email contact to supporters, assisting with the cleaning and compliance of data once an agreed annual schedule is in place regular. Other To manage all aspects of incoming fundraising post and dedicated inboxes along with outgoing mailings Ensure general department are kept up to date including attendance at meetings within RSG group wherever possible To be conversant with relevant fundraising legislation and the guidelines of the Fundraising Regulator and the GDPR To undertake other duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of the role. Knowledge and experience: Experience of working in a customer focused environment, preferably within fundraising Good working knowledge of CRM database Experience of banking processes and consistent financial reconciliation Ability to manage a busy workload meeting deadlines Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team Experience of supporting fundraising events, including logistics and on-the-day delivery (desirable) Experience of coordinating or working with volunteers, including corporate groups (desirable). Skills: Excellent communication skills including written (and email) and on the phone Excellent attention to detail with a good eye for numbers Excellent general IT skills including Word & Excel Good relationship building skills and an ability to work across teams creating strong internal networks Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a live event environment Confidence in engaging with a range of stakeholders, including participants, local businesses, and community groups. Personal characteristics should include: A consultative approach to solving problems Planning and organising; schedules activities effectively A positive upbeat attitude Effective team player Role model our values in all aspects of work Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events. We reserve the right to update and amend your job description to ensure it accurately reflects the role.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Salisbury, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 93 children and features a longstanding staff team dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for every child. Our nursery has a great local reputation supported by positive word of mouth and has recently been refurbished to enhance the learning environment. Conveniently located on the A30 into Salisbury, we are situated next door to Parkwood Gym, making us easily accessible for families. We also offer free parking for staff, ensuring a welcoming and convenient experience for everyone. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Salisbury, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 93 children and features a longstanding staff team dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for every child. Our nursery has a great local reputation supported by positive word of mouth and has recently been refurbished to enhance the learning environment. Conveniently located on the A30 into Salisbury, we are situated next door to Parkwood Gym, making us easily accessible for families. We also offer free parking for staff, ensuring a welcoming and convenient experience for everyone. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Supporter Care Executive Location: Home-based, with travel to Birmingham for monthly meetings, and occasional travel across our network for events Contract: Contract, 37 hours per week Pay rate: £15.74 per hour, PAYE About the role At Canal & River Trust, we care for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, helping nature thrive, keeping history alive, and providing places for people to enjoy. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Supporter Care Executive to join our Fundraising Operations Team. Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, you'll be at the heart of delivering an outstanding experience for our 32,000+ Friends and wider donor community. From ensuring every new supporter receives a warm welcome to creating engaging, tailored journeys, you'll play a vital role in strengthening supporter loyalty and inspiring long-term giving. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how thousands of people connect with our work and see the difference they make. What you'll be doing Delivering exceptional supporter care through phone, email, post, and in-person channels. Designing and delivering exceptional supporter journeys - from the first welcome and thank you to ongoing stewardship - through tailored communications such as newsletters, thank you packs and engaging digital content, created in collaboration with fundraising and marketing colleagues. Working with internal and external stakeholders to oversee the production of our flagship supporter magazine, Waterfront, producing inspiring articles that showcase the importance of supporter donations. Working with partners such as THINK and About Loyalty to analyse data and supporter feedback, identifying improvements and strengthening retention. Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and legislation, including GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice, across all processes. Reporting on key KPIs, including cases, complaints, retention, cancellations, and campaign performance, using insights to drive improvements. Providing guidance to the Supporter Care Assistant, supporting quality control and cover where needed. Acting as a champion for fundraising standards and regulatory compliance across the directorate. About you You'll bring experience in a charity or similar organisation, excellent communication and copywriting skills, and confidence in analysing data to improve supporter experiences. Organised and collaborative, you'll thrive on building strong relationships, championing best practice, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. What we offer In return, you'll join a supportive, dedicated team, with flexible home-based working and the chance to play a central role in helping nature, heritage, and communities flourish by water. Please note that this role requires regular travel to our Birmingham hub for monthly meetings, as well as occasional travel across our network for regional events throughout the year. Supporter Care Executive
Sep 04, 2025
Contractor
Supporter Care Executive Location: Home-based, with travel to Birmingham for monthly meetings, and occasional travel across our network for events Contract: Contract, 37 hours per week Pay rate: £15.74 per hour, PAYE About the role At Canal & River Trust, we care for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, helping nature thrive, keeping history alive, and providing places for people to enjoy. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Supporter Care Executive to join our Fundraising Operations Team. Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, you'll be at the heart of delivering an outstanding experience for our 32,000+ Friends and wider donor community. From ensuring every new supporter receives a warm welcome to creating engaging, tailored journeys, you'll play a vital role in strengthening supporter loyalty and inspiring long-term giving. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how thousands of people connect with our work and see the difference they make. What you'll be doing Delivering exceptional supporter care through phone, email, post, and in-person channels. Designing and delivering exceptional supporter journeys - from the first welcome and thank you to ongoing stewardship - through tailored communications such as newsletters, thank you packs and engaging digital content, created in collaboration with fundraising and marketing colleagues. Working with internal and external stakeholders to oversee the production of our flagship supporter magazine, Waterfront, producing inspiring articles that showcase the importance of supporter donations. Working with partners such as THINK and About Loyalty to analyse data and supporter feedback, identifying improvements and strengthening retention. Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and legislation, including GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice, across all processes. Reporting on key KPIs, including cases, complaints, retention, cancellations, and campaign performance, using insights to drive improvements. Providing guidance to the Supporter Care Assistant, supporting quality control and cover where needed. Acting as a champion for fundraising standards and regulatory compliance across the directorate. About you You'll bring experience in a charity or similar organisation, excellent communication and copywriting skills, and confidence in analysing data to improve supporter experiences. Organised and collaborative, you'll thrive on building strong relationships, championing best practice, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. What we offer In return, you'll join a supportive, dedicated team, with flexible home-based working and the chance to play a central role in helping nature, heritage, and communities flourish by water. Please note that this role requires regular travel to our Birmingham hub for monthly meetings, as well as occasional travel across our network for regional events throughout the year. Supporter Care Executive
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. Job Description We are recruiting for a Fundraising Assistant to join our North Regional Fundraising Team. Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Full-time Fixed-Term Base: Newcastle Hospice Salary: £22,222 - 24,350 per annum, pro rata The Fundraising Assistant supports the Regional Community Fundraising Team by providing administrative and fundraising support. This role plays a key part in building and maintaining relationships with supporters, volunteers, and fundraising groups, ensuring excellent stewardship and service. Responsibilities include processing income, managing supporter records, coordinating public collections, and assisting with local fundraising initiatives. The post holder will be the first point of contact for supporters and will collaborate closely with internal teams and external community contacts to enhance fundraising efforts. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. Qualifications Previous experience with the public (in-person or over the phone) in a customer/supporter facing environment Experience or knowledge of the charity sector and/or fundraising (desired) Able to engage with supporters and families in support of their fundraising activities. Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach Good IT skills including Word processing, email and spread sheets and a working knowledge of databases Live within a commutable distance to the Newcastle Hospice Additional Information Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with eye care costs Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance - for all employees To view the job description, please click . To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. Advert closes: 24th September 2025 For more information or an informal chat please contact Kelly Knighting-Wykes on Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. Job Description We are recruiting for a Fundraising Assistant to join our North Regional Fundraising Team. Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Full-time Fixed-Term Base: Newcastle Hospice Salary: £22,222 - 24,350 per annum, pro rata The Fundraising Assistant supports the Regional Community Fundraising Team by providing administrative and fundraising support. This role plays a key part in building and maintaining relationships with supporters, volunteers, and fundraising groups, ensuring excellent stewardship and service. Responsibilities include processing income, managing supporter records, coordinating public collections, and assisting with local fundraising initiatives. The post holder will be the first point of contact for supporters and will collaborate closely with internal teams and external community contacts to enhance fundraising efforts. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. Qualifications Previous experience with the public (in-person or over the phone) in a customer/supporter facing environment Experience or knowledge of the charity sector and/or fundraising (desired) Able to engage with supporters and families in support of their fundraising activities. Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach Good IT skills including Word processing, email and spread sheets and a working knowledge of databases Live within a commutable distance to the Newcastle Hospice Additional Information Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with eye care costs Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance - for all employees To view the job description, please click . To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. Advert closes: 24th September 2025 For more information or an informal chat please contact Kelly Knighting-Wykes on Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to
Hours: Part time 22.5 but extra days and working weekends over the event period is essential Are you looking for an opportunity where you can truly make a difference? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings something new, and your energy and enthusiasm can have a real impact? If so, this could be the perfect role for you because the difference can be you . About us: Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, South West London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £11.5 million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services through fundraising, retail operations, donations and legacies. About the role: We re thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Fundraising Team in a temporary role supporting our Christmas events programme. This is a hands-on role that plays a pivotal part in helping deliver our festive calendar, with a particular focus on our flagship event the Santa Fun Run which aims to raise an incredible £70,000. You will be involved in researching and ordering stock, liaising with suppliers, loading and driving a small van, putting up banners, and distributing leaflets to businesses and organisations across our care area. You ll work closely with community fundraisers to leaflet shops and cafés in their local areas and engage with staff across the organisation to promote the event. You ll also update briefing documents, call supporters to talk about the event and help them set up fundraising pages, and support their fundraising efforts. In addition, you ll liaise with the Volunteering Team to recruit and brief volunteers and attend all key events on 30 November, 7 December, and 14 December. On event days, you ll be there to help set up and ensure everything runs smoothly. You ll also assist with wider marketing aspects of event management and delivery, such as preparing supporting literature and providing administrative support. About you: We re looking for someone who is passionate about event planning and community engagement, highly organised, a strong administrator, and a real team player. You ll bring energy, enthusiasm, and festive spirit to everything you do. You ll be helping put the fun into our Santa Fun Run, so expect to find yourself dressed as Santa or an Elf, spreading cheer around the Hospice and out in the community to get people excited and signed up for the most joyful event of the year. You ll support the Events Lead with planning and logistics, motivate participants, and engage the community. You ll assist with event setup and delivery, which includes lifting boxes, erecting gazebos, and packing vans. A full UK driving licence is essential, as you ll be required to drive a van. Flexibility is key, as the role may involve working evenings and weekends. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in charity events, community fundraising, and seasonal campaigns. If you re looking to make a meaningful difference we d love to hear from you even if you re not sure you meet every requirement of the role. Closing date: 9th September 2025 Interview date: 16th September 2025
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Hours: Part time 22.5 but extra days and working weekends over the event period is essential Are you looking for an opportunity where you can truly make a difference? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings something new, and your energy and enthusiasm can have a real impact? If so, this could be the perfect role for you because the difference can be you . About us: Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, South West London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £11.5 million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services through fundraising, retail operations, donations and legacies. About the role: We re thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Fundraising Team in a temporary role supporting our Christmas events programme. This is a hands-on role that plays a pivotal part in helping deliver our festive calendar, with a particular focus on our flagship event the Santa Fun Run which aims to raise an incredible £70,000. You will be involved in researching and ordering stock, liaising with suppliers, loading and driving a small van, putting up banners, and distributing leaflets to businesses and organisations across our care area. You ll work closely with community fundraisers to leaflet shops and cafés in their local areas and engage with staff across the organisation to promote the event. You ll also update briefing documents, call supporters to talk about the event and help them set up fundraising pages, and support their fundraising efforts. In addition, you ll liaise with the Volunteering Team to recruit and brief volunteers and attend all key events on 30 November, 7 December, and 14 December. On event days, you ll be there to help set up and ensure everything runs smoothly. You ll also assist with wider marketing aspects of event management and delivery, such as preparing supporting literature and providing administrative support. About you: We re looking for someone who is passionate about event planning and community engagement, highly organised, a strong administrator, and a real team player. You ll bring energy, enthusiasm, and festive spirit to everything you do. You ll be helping put the fun into our Santa Fun Run, so expect to find yourself dressed as Santa or an Elf, spreading cheer around the Hospice and out in the community to get people excited and signed up for the most joyful event of the year. You ll support the Events Lead with planning and logistics, motivate participants, and engage the community. You ll assist with event setup and delivery, which includes lifting boxes, erecting gazebos, and packing vans. A full UK driving licence is essential, as you ll be required to drive a van. Flexibility is key, as the role may involve working evenings and weekends. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in charity events, community fundraising, and seasonal campaigns. If you re looking to make a meaningful difference we d love to hear from you even if you re not sure you meet every requirement of the role. Closing date: 9th September 2025 Interview date: 16th September 2025
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Little Sutton is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 105 children, located in the heart of Little Sutton on Windways. Inside the vibrant nursery, every corner is designed to inspire young minds, offering a wide range of engaging activities and learning resources tailored to each age group. The nursery is conveniently positioned for commuters, just a short 4-minute drive from the M53 at Junction 8. For those using public transport, Little Sutton train station is only a 5-minute walk away, and a nearby bus stop at Tesco Express serves route X1, making it easily accessible for families. The nursery also provides free parking. To prepare preschoolers for their next key stage, Busy Bees offers a Foundation Class, where a highly experienced team nurtures essential skills to ensure children are given the best start in life. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Little Sutton is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 105 children, located in the heart of Little Sutton on Windways. Inside the vibrant nursery, every corner is designed to inspire young minds, offering a wide range of engaging activities and learning resources tailored to each age group. The nursery is conveniently positioned for commuters, just a short 4-minute drive from the M53 at Junction 8. For those using public transport, Little Sutton train station is only a 5-minute walk away, and a nearby bus stop at Tesco Express serves route X1, making it easily accessible for families. The nursery also provides free parking. To prepare preschoolers for their next key stage, Busy Bees offers a Foundation Class, where a highly experienced team nurtures essential skills to ensure children are given the best start in life. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Harrogate Pannal Ash is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 86 children, located in a converted, detached house across two floors. The nursery offers three stimulating and welcoming rooms, with additional space for keyworker group activities or quiet relaxation. It is conveniently situated on the main bus route into Harrogate and just a 10-minute walk from the train station. The facility provides free parking for families. Strong connections with local schools ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to primary education. The nursery also offers weekly extracurricular activities like football, music, and language classes, and the children regularly visit a local Residential Home for arts, crafts, and singing, which is enjoyed by all. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Harrogate Pannal Ash is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 86 children, located in a converted, detached house across two floors. The nursery offers three stimulating and welcoming rooms, with additional space for keyworker group activities or quiet relaxation. It is conveniently situated on the main bus route into Harrogate and just a 10-minute walk from the train station. The facility provides free parking for families. Strong connections with local schools ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to primary education. The nursery also offers weekly extracurricular activities like football, music, and language classes, and the children regularly visit a local Residential Home for arts, crafts, and singing, which is enjoyed by all. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
Job title: Development Assistant Hours: 35 hours per week full time. We are open to flexible working and hybrid options for this role. Reporting to Development Manager Salary £24,000 Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music. It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world. Are you an ambitious, pro-active and confident self-starter looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to expand your knowledge of fundraising and help to conserve and maintain Wells Cathedral for future generations? Would you like to bring your exceptional administration skills to an important place of worship and a world renowned heritage organisation? The Development Assistant is an essential part of the Cathedral s fundraising function and provides important support to the team, streamlining processes, acting as a first point of contact and managing the fundraising database for the organisation. As Development Assistant you will: Have fantastic communication skills and excellent customer service as the first point of contact for all enquiries and managing the Fundraising inbox. Enhance the development team through robust administration processes and providing essential administrative support across all income streams, including administering the Cathedral s Planned Giving scheme. Work with the Finance team to efficiently manage payment processes and administration and ensure timely acknowledgement of gifts. Support excellent donor engagement and stewardship through thank you letters, mailings, creation of literature and event co-ordination and support. Assist collating information and co-ordinating regular supporter communications across different channels to inspire people and demonstrate the impact of support. Deepen supporter relationships through accurately recording all income and activities on the Cathedral s CRM system. Maximise the effectiveness of the CRM and keeping records up to date. (We are currently reviewing our systems, and this role will be instrumental in supporting implementation of any new systems.) Assist in the preparation and analysis of data and reports for use by the wider team to support future plans and activity. Amplify the prospecting work of the team by undertaking preliminary research and preparing briefing materials, in consultation with members of the team. Showcase the work of the Cathedral through supporting event organisation. Be keen to develop your fundraising skills and undertake relevant training and skills development to keep up to date with the changing requirements of the role. Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required. We would like to hear from you if you: Have enhanced the work of a team by providing excellent administrative support. Are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact on an important heritage organisation. Are keen to expand or develop your fundraising experience. Previous fundraising experience is not essential for this role. We welcome applicants with enthusiasm and a willingness to develop your skills in an exciting and supportive environment. Enjoy building relationships with people and offering exceptional customer service. Have experience of using a CRM or a similar database system and can process data accurately and efficiently and in line with all appropriate regulatory requirements. Realise the importance of accurate record keeping and have excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills. Enjoy connecting with people and inspiring them through strong written and verbal communication skills Enjoy a varied workload and can meet deadlines and prioritise. Have a positive and creative approach, with experience working collaboratively. The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you. To apply, please fill in the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available on the Vacancies section of Wells Cathedral's website and return them to the HR Manager. In return we offer: 6.6 weeks of annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café. Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills. Pension Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary: Age Employee Employer 4% 8% Parking spaces are available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner. All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy. The appointment will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS check. A probationary period of 6 months will apply to this post. Timetable Closing date: 7 September 2025 Interviews: 24 September 2025
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Job title: Development Assistant Hours: 35 hours per week full time. We are open to flexible working and hybrid options for this role. Reporting to Development Manager Salary £24,000 Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music. It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world. Are you an ambitious, pro-active and confident self-starter looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to expand your knowledge of fundraising and help to conserve and maintain Wells Cathedral for future generations? Would you like to bring your exceptional administration skills to an important place of worship and a world renowned heritage organisation? The Development Assistant is an essential part of the Cathedral s fundraising function and provides important support to the team, streamlining processes, acting as a first point of contact and managing the fundraising database for the organisation. As Development Assistant you will: Have fantastic communication skills and excellent customer service as the first point of contact for all enquiries and managing the Fundraising inbox. Enhance the development team through robust administration processes and providing essential administrative support across all income streams, including administering the Cathedral s Planned Giving scheme. Work with the Finance team to efficiently manage payment processes and administration and ensure timely acknowledgement of gifts. Support excellent donor engagement and stewardship through thank you letters, mailings, creation of literature and event co-ordination and support. Assist collating information and co-ordinating regular supporter communications across different channels to inspire people and demonstrate the impact of support. Deepen supporter relationships through accurately recording all income and activities on the Cathedral s CRM system. Maximise the effectiveness of the CRM and keeping records up to date. (We are currently reviewing our systems, and this role will be instrumental in supporting implementation of any new systems.) Assist in the preparation and analysis of data and reports for use by the wider team to support future plans and activity. Amplify the prospecting work of the team by undertaking preliminary research and preparing briefing materials, in consultation with members of the team. Showcase the work of the Cathedral through supporting event organisation. Be keen to develop your fundraising skills and undertake relevant training and skills development to keep up to date with the changing requirements of the role. Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required. We would like to hear from you if you: Have enhanced the work of a team by providing excellent administrative support. Are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact on an important heritage organisation. Are keen to expand or develop your fundraising experience. Previous fundraising experience is not essential for this role. We welcome applicants with enthusiasm and a willingness to develop your skills in an exciting and supportive environment. Enjoy building relationships with people and offering exceptional customer service. Have experience of using a CRM or a similar database system and can process data accurately and efficiently and in line with all appropriate regulatory requirements. Realise the importance of accurate record keeping and have excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills. Enjoy connecting with people and inspiring them through strong written and verbal communication skills Enjoy a varied workload and can meet deadlines and prioritise. Have a positive and creative approach, with experience working collaboratively. The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you. To apply, please fill in the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available on the Vacancies section of Wells Cathedral's website and return them to the HR Manager. In return we offer: 6.6 weeks of annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café. Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills. Pension Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary: Age Employee Employer 4% 8% Parking spaces are available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner. All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy. The appointment will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS check. A probationary period of 6 months will apply to this post. Timetable Closing date: 7 September 2025 Interviews: 24 September 2025
Job title: Development Manager Hours: 35 hours per week full time or part time considered. If your preference is to work part time, you will be required to work at least 3 days per week. We are open to flexible working and hybrid options for this role. Reporting to Director of Development Salary £37,500 per annum FTE Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music. It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world. Are you an inspiring fundraiser with a track record of engaging a range of individual donors? Would you like to utilise your excellent relationship building skills and creativity to help inspire philanthropists with the work of Wells Cathedral and help conserve and maintain it for future generations? Could you deliver one of a kind events and exceptional communications to inspire support from individual donors towards an important place of worship and a world renowned heritage organisation? The Development Manager will play a critical role in developing and managing individual fundraising for the Cathedral with a particular focus on engaging and inspiring the Cathedral s individual supporters, Major Donors and prospects with the work of the Cathedral, developing and implementing robust stewardship activity and undertaking and developing vital prospecting processes to support both priority projects and year round fundraising. This role will line manage the Development Assistant. As Development Manager you will: Lead on creating and developing the Individual Giving strategy for the Cathedral, in consultation with the Director of Development. Deepen relationships with existing supporters by developing and delivering an impactful stewardship framework for individual donors. Work in consultation with the marketing team to create inspiring and relevant communication strategy for individual supporters with a focus on impact, to include regular feedback mechanisms to improve stewardship plans and engagement. Build the financial resilience of the Cathedral through developing individual prospecting processes, prospect research, and developing qualified prospect pipelines to secure income from individual supporters and major donors. With an initial focus on the Vicars Close project and developing in line with future priorities. Work with the Director of Development to develop an inspiring range of bespoke cultivation plans for Major Donors. Design, deliver and support a range of unique events to inspire supporters and cultivate new relationships, bringing to life the extraordinary work of the Cathedral. Work across the cathedral to integrate fundraising into existing events and programmes. Achieve results through persuasive and compelling proposals for Major Donors and creation of robust budgets. Amplify project impact through inspiring reports and personalised engagement opportunities. Develop, manage and deliver Wells Cathedral s individual giving programmes, including Planned Giving, regular inspiring appeals and individual giving opportunities as part of priority projects. Strengthen supporter relationships across the organisation, working with the Cathedral leadership team, Chapter and project leads to support engagement with individual donors and Major Donors. Develop and implement plans to keep existing donors engaged, with opportunities to increase their level of giving over time and in line with projects and targeted appeals. Regularly report progress to the Development Director and Cathedral Chapter on the individual giving income pipeline, supporter engagement, upcoming opportunities, and challenges. Keep up to date with trends and good practice and identify opportunities to improve and develop Wells Cathedral s individual giving. Utilise CRM as an effective Relationship Management tool and develop robust prospecting processes. As the Cathedral s Gift in Wills strategy develops, support engagement opportunities for individual supporters and develop appropriate processes to support this area. Network and keep abreast of the wider funding landscape and giving trends to inform the strategy. Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required. We would like to hear from you if you: have enhanced income streams, with a focus on individual supporters and Major Donors and made a real impact upon the charitable objectives of an organisation a degree is not an essential requirement. enjoy building and deepening relationships with a range of individual supporters, with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to tailor opportunities to funder priorities. have a successful track record in developing individual giving programmes and major donor relationships, securing funds from a range of individuals and Philanthropists. are a persuasive and influential communicator, with exceptional communication, writing and research skills. Confident to engage with multiple stakeholders including volunteers, prospective donors and high level supporters. have an ambitious, positive, and creative approach, with experience at working collaboratively organisation wide. have strong networking, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others internally and externally at all levels. enjoy in prospect research and developing successful cultivation plans to inspire donors and secure funding. have delivered exceptional donor experiences and co-ordinated special events and inspired a range of individuals donors. are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact within the heritage sector. The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from those with existing fundraising experience and looking to further their experience in a manager role, with line management responsibilities. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working, including full and part time and some remote working. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren t available full time or need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you. To apply, please send a copy of your latest CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining your motivations for applying for the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role outline and what you can bring to it. If your preference is to work part time, please state how many hours a week you wish to work. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. In return we offer: 6.6 weeks of annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café. Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills. Pension Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary: Age Employee Employer 4% 8% Parking spaces are available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner. All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy. The appointment will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS check. A probationary period of 6 months will apply to this post. First stage interviews: 23 September 2025 Second stage interviews: 29 September 2025
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Job title: Development Manager Hours: 35 hours per week full time or part time considered. If your preference is to work part time, you will be required to work at least 3 days per week. We are open to flexible working and hybrid options for this role. Reporting to Director of Development Salary £37,500 per annum FTE Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music. It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world. Are you an inspiring fundraiser with a track record of engaging a range of individual donors? Would you like to utilise your excellent relationship building skills and creativity to help inspire philanthropists with the work of Wells Cathedral and help conserve and maintain it for future generations? Could you deliver one of a kind events and exceptional communications to inspire support from individual donors towards an important place of worship and a world renowned heritage organisation? The Development Manager will play a critical role in developing and managing individual fundraising for the Cathedral with a particular focus on engaging and inspiring the Cathedral s individual supporters, Major Donors and prospects with the work of the Cathedral, developing and implementing robust stewardship activity and undertaking and developing vital prospecting processes to support both priority projects and year round fundraising. This role will line manage the Development Assistant. As Development Manager you will: Lead on creating and developing the Individual Giving strategy for the Cathedral, in consultation with the Director of Development. Deepen relationships with existing supporters by developing and delivering an impactful stewardship framework for individual donors. Work in consultation with the marketing team to create inspiring and relevant communication strategy for individual supporters with a focus on impact, to include regular feedback mechanisms to improve stewardship plans and engagement. Build the financial resilience of the Cathedral through developing individual prospecting processes, prospect research, and developing qualified prospect pipelines to secure income from individual supporters and major donors. With an initial focus on the Vicars Close project and developing in line with future priorities. Work with the Director of Development to develop an inspiring range of bespoke cultivation plans for Major Donors. Design, deliver and support a range of unique events to inspire supporters and cultivate new relationships, bringing to life the extraordinary work of the Cathedral. Work across the cathedral to integrate fundraising into existing events and programmes. Achieve results through persuasive and compelling proposals for Major Donors and creation of robust budgets. Amplify project impact through inspiring reports and personalised engagement opportunities. Develop, manage and deliver Wells Cathedral s individual giving programmes, including Planned Giving, regular inspiring appeals and individual giving opportunities as part of priority projects. Strengthen supporter relationships across the organisation, working with the Cathedral leadership team, Chapter and project leads to support engagement with individual donors and Major Donors. Develop and implement plans to keep existing donors engaged, with opportunities to increase their level of giving over time and in line with projects and targeted appeals. Regularly report progress to the Development Director and Cathedral Chapter on the individual giving income pipeline, supporter engagement, upcoming opportunities, and challenges. Keep up to date with trends and good practice and identify opportunities to improve and develop Wells Cathedral s individual giving. Utilise CRM as an effective Relationship Management tool and develop robust prospecting processes. As the Cathedral s Gift in Wills strategy develops, support engagement opportunities for individual supporters and develop appropriate processes to support this area. Network and keep abreast of the wider funding landscape and giving trends to inform the strategy. Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required. We would like to hear from you if you: have enhanced income streams, with a focus on individual supporters and Major Donors and made a real impact upon the charitable objectives of an organisation a degree is not an essential requirement. enjoy building and deepening relationships with a range of individual supporters, with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to tailor opportunities to funder priorities. have a successful track record in developing individual giving programmes and major donor relationships, securing funds from a range of individuals and Philanthropists. are a persuasive and influential communicator, with exceptional communication, writing and research skills. Confident to engage with multiple stakeholders including volunteers, prospective donors and high level supporters. have an ambitious, positive, and creative approach, with experience at working collaboratively organisation wide. have strong networking, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others internally and externally at all levels. enjoy in prospect research and developing successful cultivation plans to inspire donors and secure funding. have delivered exceptional donor experiences and co-ordinated special events and inspired a range of individuals donors. are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact within the heritage sector. The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from those with existing fundraising experience and looking to further their experience in a manager role, with line management responsibilities. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working, including full and part time and some remote working. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren t available full time or need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you. To apply, please send a copy of your latest CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining your motivations for applying for the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role outline and what you can bring to it. If your preference is to work part time, please state how many hours a week you wish to work. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. In return we offer: 6.6 weeks of annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café. Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills. Pension Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary: Age Employee Employer 4% 8% Parking spaces are available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner. All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy. The appointment will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS check. A probationary period of 6 months will apply to this post. First stage interviews: 23 September 2025 Second stage interviews: 29 September 2025
