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JOIN ST. HILDA’S EAST AS A MARKETING & FUNDRAISING MANAGER

OR A FACILITIES ASSISTANT

Do you want to be part of the team at a charity that has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?

St. Hilda’s East (SHE) is a busy Community that has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London. We aim to combat the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion through the delivery of a wide range of engaging activities which promote wellbeing and social connections. Located in Tower Hamlets, our services include pre-school sensory play, youth programmes, social activities and support for older people, advice, wellbeing activities for people experiencing mental health issues, and volunteering placements.

Founded in 1889 by alumnae of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we now work from two sites – our large, friendly community centre in the heart of Shoreditch and an Elders Day Centre for the Bangladeshi and other communities in Shadwell. At our Shoreditch centre, we deliver a wide range of services, activities and events and provide office and meeting space for other organisations. We also manage 2 neighbouring buildings which are tenanted.

Our Mission

We seek to equip our service users with the resilience to navigate modern life. We welcome everyone into our spaces, and work together to deliver engaging activities, promote social contact and ultimately enrich lives.

MARKETING & FUNDRAISING MANAGER

The Marketing & Fundraising Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing St Hilda’s East’s marketing strategy and will take the lead in organising fundraising events and securing funds from individual donations, and rental and room hire income.

They will lead on communications with external stakeholders through the development and implementation of SHE’s marketing plans and social media strategy. There will be a particular focus on strengthening our unique link with the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, as well as with parents and pupils of the school – to raise awareness of the impact of St. Hilda’s East and to organise joint events. The postholder will work alongside freelance fundraisers who focus on maximising grant income.

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Director
SALARY: £37,000
HOURS: Full time
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days plus bank holidays
WORKPLACE: St. Hilda’s East, Shoreditch with the option to spend some limited time working from home
BENEFITS Flexible working arrangements, 25 days annual leave, Learning & Development Support, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

 This job is for you, if you:

  • possess excellent writing skills and a passion for communicating our charitable mission, possibly moving into the charity sector for the first time
  • have the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of people including high net worth individuals, partners, colleagues, and service users
  • have a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and researching and developing new sources of income
  • have the ability to manage multiple priorities, effectively balancing operational and strategic expectations.
     

Click here to view the detailed job description/person specification.

 How to apply

This position is open for candidates with valid work permits in the UK and able to work from our offices in Shoreditch and Shadwell, in London.

 St Hilda’s East is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.

If you are interested in this position, please visit CharityJob and submit your CV and covering letter. Your cover letter should be no more than 1 page long and explain how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Specification. Don’t forget to provide examples to evidence your experience and abilities.

 

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 22 February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 4 March 2026

 

 

FACILITIES ASSISTANT

Working from SHE’s Community Centre in Shoreditch, the Facilities Assistant will support the Head of Operations, in the day-to-day running and improvement of all SHE’s buildings and spaces – ensuring they are tidy, safe, clean, fit for purpose and welcoming. This will involve improving and implementing best practice procedures primarily regarding facilities and all elements of health and safety across both our sites – ensuring that we comply with regulatory standards.

ARE YOU:

  • friendly, people focused and motivated by working in a community setting?
  • highly organised, practical and adaptable with great written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail?
  • confident managing health & safety, compliance, record keeping and contractors to keep spaces safe, tidy and well run, with hands-on experience looking after buildings or facilities?
  • flexible, with a creative approach to work and the willingness to learn, handle multiple expectations and work within a diverse team?

 

If so, we would love to hear from you!

JOB TITLE:                            Facilities Assistant (Part-Time).

REPORTS TO:                     Head of Operations.

SALARY:                               (LLW) £27,008 pro rata (0.6 FTE) which is £16,205.

HOURS:                                22.5 hours per week ideally over three days (Monday to Friday) with some flexibility required to cover for colleagues.

 DURATION:                        1 year with scope to extend or renew.  

 ANNUAL LEAVE:               25 days plus bank holidays pro-rated for part-time hours.

BENEFITS:                            Employee Assistance Program, Training & Development support, flexible working arrangements and 25 annual leave days prorated plus bank holidays.

 Click here to view the detailed job description/person specification.

 HOW TO APPLY

 Please visit CharityJob and submit your CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page long and explain how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Specification. Don’t forget to provide examples to evidence your experience and abilities.

 This position is open to candidates with valid work permits in the UK and able to work from our offices in Shoreditch and Shadwell, in London.

 St Hilda’s East is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.

 For further information about the role, please contact Daniel on 020 7739 8066.

Application deadline: by 23:59 on Sunday 22 February 2026.

Interviews: week commencing 9 March 2026.