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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.
Current Vacancies
MARKETING & FUNDRAISING MANAGER
About the role:
The Marketing & Fundraising Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing our marketing strategy and will take the lead in organising fundraising events and securing funds from individual donations, and rental and room hire income.
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.
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.
REPORTS TO: Director
SALARY: £37,000 (pro rata for part-time hours)
HOURS: 3 to 5 days (22.5 to 37.5 hours) per week
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time hours)
WORKPLACE: St. Hilda’s East, Shoreditch with the option to work from home
BENEFITS: Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Training & Development support, and flexible working arrangements.
How to apply
This position is open for candidates with valid UK work permits and able to sometimes 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 the goal of our team fully reflecting the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.
You can see the Job Description and Person Specification here.
If you are interested in this position, please visit CharityJob and submit your CV and cover 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.
Application deadline: 26 June 2026 at 23:30, however, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and might close early if the position is filled.
Interviews: Week of 8 June and ongoing