Job Description

Reference:

AA109

Contract:

Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week

Location:

London based with hybrid working (min 2 days per week in the office)

Salary:

Up to 46,000 per annum (depending on experience)


We're looking for a talented Adviser - Charities Expert to join our Giving and Impact Services team at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

What you'll do

At CAF, every one of us contributes to our impact, and as our Adviser - Charities Expert you too will play an integral part in what we do.


As our Adviser - Charities Expert you will:


Contribute to the implementation of CAF's strategic consultancy work and the delivery of the Advisory team's strategy in the context of the broader Impact Accelerator Proactively support Senior Advisers in the development of the business development strategy with corporates, private clients, charities, public sector and trust and foundations Responsible for day-to-day project management and delivery of high-quality assignments to clients Deliver advisory work for charity clients on strategy, fundraising, governance, impact or other areas of need Act as a key source of expertise for charity clients in fundraising, in major donor, individual fundraising or corporate partnerships Responsible for production of quality proposals in response to business leads

Who you'll be

This role is for you if you have experience of working in Giving and Impact Services - Fundraising or have relevant transferable skills and are keen to make a difference to society. We are looking for:


Strong analytical skills Strategic vision: ability to formulate and lead on strategies and plans Knowledge of latest best practice in: philanthropy, fundraising, governance, strategy, impact measurement Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver business results. Expertise in key cause areas, particularly areas that are traditionally underfunded.

What's in it for you

At CAF you will receive:


Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options Social impact benefit schemes

For all our employer benefits and to gain an insight into our culture and values, please visit cafonline.org/careers.

Who we are

At Charities Aid Foundation we accelerate social progress by providing essential connections between donors, charities and communities.


We safeguard and deliver vital donations, offer expert advisory services and financial products to donors and charities, and provide tailored charity banking through our award-winning bank CAF Bank.


Our purpose is to enable a better landscape for giving and a fair and sustainable future for all.

Diversity and inclusion

We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this.


We want to attract, retain and develop the best of talent at all levels, and provide a leading and great place to work, where every voice matters.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Sunday 21st September 2025.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.


Please complete the form below, attach your CV and Cover letter, then click 'Submit Application' if applying via our website or send your CV to recruitment@cafonline.org quoting reference number AA109.


We welcome applications from everyone who feels they meet the criteria, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital, veteran or parental status.


Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.


As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to be considered as part of the Disability Confident Scheme.


To apply for this role you must be able to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK.


So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@cafonline.org or 03000 123 566 to request assistance or reasonable adjustments.


Job Reference: AA109