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• Develop and implement an ambitious major donor fundraising strategy.
• Identify, research, and qualify prospective major donors and foundations.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and prospective major donors.
• Plan and execute targeted cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Develop compelling proposals, case for support documents, and donor communications.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to engage them in fundraising efforts.
• Manage a portfolio of major donor prospects and key relationships.
• Track and report on fundraising progress against targets.
• Collaborate with other fundraising teams to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of fundraising professionals.
• Organise high-level donor engagement events.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, with a significant focus on major gifts and individual giving.
• Proven success in securing substantial financial gifts from individuals and foundations.
• Excellent understanding of donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation techniques.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency in CRM databases and fundraising software.
• A genuine passion for the organisation's mission and the charitable sector.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders.

Fundraising Officer
Hyde Park, London

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including, Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for a Fundraising Officer to join our team on a full-time basis on a permanent contract, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £33,666 - £37,176 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location

If you’re an empathetic individual with fundraising experience and fantastic administrative skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join our prestigious organisation.

As the Fundraising Officer, you will deliver existing campaigns but will also have an opportunity to lead, shape and drive results. You will spot opportunities to develop appeals to support park-specific projects and create engaging content to steward our supporters. You will have to be motivated to look for new opportunities, engage with various stakeholders and take initiative to introduce new tests.

Supporting our fundraising initiatives, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we can continue to protect the parks and safeguard their future for the millions of visitors who rely on them for access to green spaces and wellbeing each year.

Not only will you help us to preserve the wildlife, plants and heritage that call the parks home, but you’ll be rewarded with an exceptional array of benefits that include flexible working options, career development schemes and wellbeing initiatives!

The Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will lead on all individual giving activity. You will manage our two annual appeals through a mix of email and direct mail, as well as the supporter journeys for all new and existing individual giving supporters.

You’ll help the Corporate Volunteering team with the administration and development of our Corporate Volunteering pipelines.

Additionally, you will:

- Develop the Marketing Plan for individual campaigns with all stakeholders, to meet agreed objectives
- Review artwork and edit copy to ensure it meets both campaign objectives and The Royal Parks brand guidelines
- Ensure best value for money for campaign production and prepare detailed campaign management reports
- Ensure that all supporters are adequately thanked and receive the best supporter experience
- Manage and steward relationships with existing corporate volunteering partners

About You

To be considered as a Fundraising Officer, you will need:

- Fundraising experience, ideally in a small to medium-sized charity
- Experience of, or that would be transferable to, handling sensitive conversations with people who have been bereaved with empathy and tact
- Excellent administrative skills with the ability to accurately maintain large quantities of data
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Operations Officer, Events and Community Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, or Development Officer.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

• Managing your own portfolio of mid-to-high value supporters
• Getting to know donors personally, meeting them, calling them, and inviting them to events
• Crafting compelling proposals and updates that inspire action
• Finding and engaging new supporters who share our mission
• Setting and achieving ambitious income targets

• 3–5 years’ experience raising significant gifts for a charity
• A proven ability to secure four and five-figure donations
• Confident, engaging communication skills in writing and face-to-face
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using fundraising CRMs to track relationships and opportunities
• Drive, persistence, and a genuine passion for making a difference

Fundraising Officer
Hyde Park, London

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including, Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for a Fundraising Officer to join our team on a full-time basis on a permanent contract, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £33,666 - £37,176 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location

If you’re an empathetic individual with fundraising experience and fantastic administrative skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join our prestigious organisation.

As the Fundraising Officer, you will deliver existing campaigns but will also have an opportunity to lead, shape and drive results. You will spot opportunities to develop appeals to support park-specific projects and create engaging content to steward our supporters. You will have to be motivated to look for new opportunities, engage with various stakeholders and take initiative to introduce new tests.

Supporting our fundraising initiatives, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we can continue to protect the parks and safeguard their future for the millions of visitors who rely on them for access to green spaces and wellbeing each year.

Not only will you help us to preserve the wildlife, plants and heritage that call the parks home, but you’ll be rewarded with an exceptional array of benefits that include flexible working options, career development schemes and wellbeing initiatives!

The Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will lead on all individual giving activity. You will manage our two annual appeals through a mix of email and direct mail, as well as the supporter journeys for all new and existing individual giving supporters.

You’ll help the Corporate Volunteering team with the administration and development of our Corporate Volunteering pipelines.

Additionally, you will:

- Develop the Marketing Plan for individual campaigns with all stakeholders, to meet agreed objectives
- Review artwork and edit copy to ensure it meets both campaign objectives and The Royal Parks brand guidelines
- Ensure best value for money for campaign production and prepare detailed campaign management reports
- Ensure that all supporters are adequately thanked and receive the best supporter experience
- Manage and steward relationships with existing corporate volunteering partners

About You

To be considered as a Fundraising Officer, you will need:

- Fundraising experience, ideally in a small to medium-sized charity
- Experience of, or that would be transferable to, handling sensitive conversations with people who have been bereaved with empathy and tact
- Excellent administrative skills with the ability to accurately maintain large quantities of data
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Operations Officer, Events and Community Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, or Development Officer.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

• Managing your own portfolio of mid-to-high value supporters
• Getting to know donors personally, meeting them, calling them, and inviting them to events
• Crafting compelling proposals and updates that inspire action
• Finding and engaging new supporters who share our mission
• Setting and achieving ambitious income targets

• 3–5 years’ experience raising significant gifts for a charity
• A proven ability to secure four and five-figure donations
• Confident, engaging communication skills in writing and face-to-face
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using fundraising CRMs to track relationships and opportunities
• Drive, persistence, and a genuine passion for making a difference

Work for a charity in the South West of England as a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager (£37,707 - £1,607per annum, permanent and ideally 2-3 days on site per week).

Role Purpose

• In this role you’ll…
• Lead and deliver our corporate partnerships and major donor strategy
• Proactively identify & cultivate relationships with prospective donors
• Create compelling proposals and deliver inspiring pitches
• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding with strategic needs
• Build and nurture high-value relationships with partners and philanthropists
• Secure major gifts and high-value, strategic support
• Deliver bold, innovative fundraising initiatives
• Deliver exceptional stewardship and donor experiences
• Track progress through regular pipeline & financial reporting
• Coach and support colleagues in corporate fundraising
• Act as the corporate fundraising expert across the charity

What we look for

• A track record in securing income through new & existing partnerships (charity or commercial sector)
• Strong networking, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience of using a pipeline to track the status and potential value of partnerships
• A team-player who is passionate about growing income through partnerships and wider fundraising activities
• A proactive, self-starter with a passion for making a difference
• Full UK driving license and access to your own car

What we offer

• Permanent.
• £37, 7 - 1,607per annum.
• Ideally 2-3 days on site per week.
• 35 hours per week (can also do part time hours).
• South West of England.

Trustee Opportunities – Fundraising

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children around the world?

SOS Children’s Villages UK is seeking passionate, strategic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As part of a global federation operating in over 130 countries, the organisation is at a pivotal moment in its journey – scaling up income, transforming programmes, and amplifying its voice in child protection and advocacy.

Fundraising Trustee

Looking for someone with expertise in:

* Mass market fundraising and communications

* Strategic partnerships and/or philanthropy

* Driving awareness and income in a competitive charity landscape

Why Join Us?

* Be part of a positive, inclusive, and high-trust board culture

* Help shape the future of a globally respected organisation

* Contribute to transformational programmes like the Child Protection Hub and global care reform advocacy

* Work alongside a strong executive team and fellow trustees who value innovation, challenge, and collaboration

We welcome applications from both experienced trustees and first-timers. Diversity of thought, background, and age is important to us – so whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional, we’d love to hear from you.

Time Commitment

* Quarterly board meetings (half-day, with two extended sessions annually)

* Subcommittee involvement (Finance, HR, Safeguarding)

* Approx. half a day of preparation per meeting

* Thorough induction and ongoing support provided

Recruitment timeline:

A Q&A webinar session will be hosted by SOS Children’s Villages UK, where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar and we will send you a link: on Tuesday 7th October, 6pm-7pm.

-Application deadline: Monday 27th October 2025

-Interview: morning of 18 November or 21 November

How to apply:

Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to SOS Children’s Villages UK on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to and request a candidate pack. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on or

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

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