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AHF is seeking an England Development Manager (Heritage Revival Fund) to co‑lead our core grants and advisory programme across England. This role has been created following the recent announcement of significant new investment, which will support the expansion of the Heritage Revival Fund through to 2030. This investment will enable AHF, in partnership with DCMS and Historic England, to provide grants to hundreds of communities across England, helping them bring neglected historic buildings back into use.
Ideally based in southern or central England with focus on southern half of the country. The postholder will work jointly with the current England Development Manager (HRF), who will focus on the northern half of England. Together, they will oversee activity and workflow across the whole country. The role also includes joint management of the England grants team (who work remotely) and programme budget, working flexibly and collaboratively to ensure the successful delivery of AHF’s core programme.
We are looking for a candidate with strong experience across the key responsibilities of the role, including team management, programme budget oversight, and reporting. Ideally, they will bring a proven track record of leadership within the heritage or charitable sector. Candidates must have strong numerical and financial skills, excellent attention to detail, confidence using common IT and Office systems, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
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Development Manager (Islamic College)
Location/Salary/Contract: Cambridge (in-person), with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate | Full-time, permanent | £43,000-£48,000 (dependent on experience)
The Opportunity
A Cambridge-based education and research institution, rooted in the Islamic tradition, is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement. This is a central role in building long-term sustainability, securing philanthropic income and strengthening relationships with supporters to underpin teaching, research and public programmes.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead delivery of the fundraising and donor engagement strategy, meeting agreed income targets.
· Cultivate, steward and grow relationships with donors, partners and prospects, building a healthy pipeline.
· Develop compelling cases for support, donor proposals and stewardship reporting.
· Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns and appeals across individual giving and related income streams.
· Oversee donor data management, reporting and compliance, including the donor database and processes.
· Provide regular performance reporting and insight to the Senior Leadership Team.
· Line manage the Communications function, ensuring priorities and content support fundraising and engagement objectives across public-facing and digital channels.
The Candidate
· Proven experience in development/fundraising, with a track record of securing philanthropic income and stewarding donors.
· Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating effectively with diverse supporters.
· Strong writing skills, able to produce persuasive cases for support, proposals and clear reporting.
· Experience planning and delivering campaigns and appeals, using data to guide priorities and activity.
· Comfortable managing a development function end-to-end, including pipeline management and database oversight.
· People management experience (or readiness to step into it), with sound judgement and a collaborative approach.
How to Apply
If you feel like you meet the requirements listed above, please apply immediately. Alternatively, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion.
