Full-time Fundraising and business development manager jobs

We are looking for a dynamic leader with proven fundraising experience to become our new Head of Fundraising, helping When You Wish Upon a Star to make magical memories for sick children. We have recently moved into a modern new office, have appointed a new CEO and are celebrating 35 years of Wish granting across the UK. So, it is an exciting time to join our dedicated team, some of whom work remotely or from our Scotland office.

Your key focus is to grow our income generation, allowing us to grant even more Wishes to children living with life threatening illness. The Head of Fundraising and their team play a huge part in helping us achieve this vision and, occasionally, have some direct engagement with delivering Wishes.

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Fundraising will be responsible for developing, directing and delivering the fundraising strategy.  You will be an inspirational leader; motivating the team to promote the Charity and successfully engage external stake holders, including both new and existing supporters, and develop long-term relationships through excellent stewardship.

The successful candidate will be able to manage legacy, grants & trusts, events, corporate and community fundraising. Ensuring that income targets are achieved, along with securing high value donors to support major events and campaigns. Using ThankQ CRM, you will be required to monitor fundraising performance and budget, produce reports, and presenting to the CEO and Trustees.

Relationship Fundraising Manager - based in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire
Permanent
Full time (34.5 hours per week), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location - Mobile worker in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire
Salary Range - £35,200 to £39,200 + benefits + car allowance 

About the role

It’s an exciting time to join Macmillan Cancer Support as we launch our new five-year strategy and work towards delivering our vision to do whatever it takes to get every person the best support today and spark a revolution in cancer care for the future.

In this rewarding role, you will be within a team of four Relationship Fundraising Managers and play your part to drive income growth across the region by building valuable relationships with supporters and delivering tailored stewardship to a variety of audiences. You will boost Macmillan’s presence in communities, raising awareness of our vital services and the difference they can make.

Your innovative ideas, personalised guidance and support will help supporters achieve their fundraising goals while acknowledging each person’s individual journey, and highlighting the profound impact their contributions will make for people living with cancer.

About you
The skills and experience we are looking for in the role are:

• Solid account management experience with the proven ability to build rapport and develop relationships while understanding the needs of a variety of individuals, organisations and groups.
  
  You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by creating personalised and thoughtful solutions to deliver a first-class supporter experience.

• Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and achieve both team and individual goals, including managing relationships with Macmillan supporters, volunteer groups and meeting key metrics such as, supporter retention and increasing fundraising targets.

• Impactful written and verbal communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages combined with experience of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
  
   
• Proactively acquire new business and new relationships through targeted acquisition including research, completion of applications, and presentations to supporters/companies/groups to secure new income and/or relationships.

This role is home-based with mobile working. Your home base needs to be in the stated region (or close to the area) as on a weekly basis you can expect to work across the region to meet with supporter’s face to face approximately 2 to 3 days a week. As such, you must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or the ability to travel frequently across the region. 

There will be a requirement to attend in-person team meetings based in the area on a quarterly basis and other parts of the UK when our wider fundraising territory and department get together. 

There will also be a requirement for flexible and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity and you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days 
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. 

Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good. 

Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Sunday 08th June 2025
First stage interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th June 2025 

Second stage interviews  - Tuesday 01st July 

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan Talent Acquistion Team for advice and reasonable adjustments. 

Are you a self-motivated and ambitious individual with experience of building lasting relationships that make a meaningful impact?

We have ambitious growth plans for community fundraising and regional partnerships at British Heart Foundation (BHF), and we are recruiting a Fundraising Manager to support our work in South London . We offer sector-leading benefits including private healthcare, excellent pension, and 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

BHF’s vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory disease, conditions that will impact more than half of us in our lifetime. It’s more important than ever that we build on our fundraising expertise to raise vital funds to save more lives.

We're looking for a talented person to join our team from the private, public or third sector, who can demonstrate:

• Knowledge and experience of building relationships with a variety of diverse audiences- from indviduals to senior corporate leaders - to achieve financial targets.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation plans.
• Curious and data driven to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities.
• Creative thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills.

About the role

Across your geographic area of South London:

• Identify, develop, and steward supporter relationships with businesses, fundraising groups, and high value prospects.
• Understand supporter motivations, identifying opportunities across the Charity that inspire and engage, enabling them to achieve their fundraising goals and reach their potential.
• Identify and steward corporate prospects using a pipeline process resulting in applying for and converting opportunities.
• Be proactive within your area to identify opportunities for fundraising and raise awareness of the Charity.
• Manage supporters effectively using our CRM system (OneCRM) to provide excellent stewardship.
• Meet agreed financial targets, provide monthly financial progress reports, and put mitigation plans in place for any shortfall.
• Promote BHF’s activities and campaigns to raise awareness and drive income.

You'll be working in a region bursting with potential, offering the chance to forge new corporate partnerships that can be built and nurtured to drive income and impact. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced growing team, in an organisation that supports the nations hearts from their first heartbeat to their last.

Working arrangements

This is a field-based role covering South London which includes post codes:

• CR (Croydon) covers Croydon, South Croydon, Caterham, Mitcham, Coulsdon, Warlingham, Thornton Heath, and Purley.
• DA (Dartford) covers Dartford, Bexley, Erith, Greenhithe, and Swanley.
• KT (Kingston upon Thames) covers Kingston upon Thames, New Malden, Surbiton, Chessington, and Epsom.
• SE (South East London) covers Bermondsey, Deptford, Greenwich, Lewisham, and Peckham.
• SM (Sutton) covers Sutton, Carshalton, and Wallington.
• SW (South West London) covers Battersea, Chelsea, Clapham, Fulham, and Wimbledon.
• TW (Twickenham) covers Twickenham, Richmond, Teddington, and Feltham.

You'll need to live in (or within easy commuting distance which is defined as 1 hour from) South London region, or be able to relocate to this region.

This role requires regular travel within the area, and occasionally to other parts of the UK.

You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.

There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

What we can offer you

Our generous staff benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance

We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme.

Interview process

This will be two stage interview process. The first stage interview is planned for w/c 9 June 2025.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team.

This is a newly created role to support in our growth and commercialisation of our products. We are looking for a commercially minded individual who can lead on income generation for National Services.

We are at an exciting time where we have a mixture of existing offers as well as new products ready to launch, including, Autism Confidence, e-learning and our Careers Education Framework.

We have been working with employers, schools and higher education institutes for several years in the development of our Employ Autism programme, providing training and consultancy for employers and education providers as well as paid work experience for autistic young people.

You'll secure income from employers, providers and partners for our Employability and Training team through our Employ Autism programme, developing and implementing a sales plan to secure new long-term strategic partnerships with nationwide businesses.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Sales, new business and/or experience of maintaining multiple client relationships.
• A demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity to acquire and maximise relationships.
• Good knowledge of the commercial sector and employability/training services.
• Excellent presentation skills to engage a range of internal/external stakeholders.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

The voluntary sector in the UK achieves amazing impact every day for people, society and our environment but it's not always as good at measuring and communicating that impact. That's where you come in.... 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Impact and Evaluation expert to join our growing team. The role involves managing a portfolio of VCSE clients and providing comprehensive support to their monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of MEL methodologies, data collection techniques, data analysis, report writing, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for improving social outcomes through evidence-based evaluation.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, Project and Programme Evaluation and MEL support has grown to become a core component of our service offer. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

This is a remote role but candidates must reside in and have the right to work within the United Kingdom. Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

 

Main Duties:                                                               

• Managing a portfolio of VCSE and public sector clients and coordinating projects with colleagues, client staff members and trustees.
• Conducting comprehensive external project and programme evaluations for clients.
• Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks at project, programme and  organisational level.
• Develop impact reports that clearly communicate organisational outcomes and impact
• Collaborating with client staff and trustees to understand and address their evaluation needs.
• Analysing and reporting on project outcomes and impacts, utilising data analysis techniques to identify patterns, trends, and insights from evaluation findings.
• Plan and lead M&E workshops and training events with clients.
• Collaborating closely with line managers and colleagues to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Supporting our fundraising clients to enhance their monitoring and impact reporting systems and processes and using monitoring data to feed into project / programme design and development
• Support clients and colleagues to develop consultation tools and undertake consultation with service users, partners and other stakeholders
• Participating in the promotion of the company’s services, including responding to client enquiries, discussing needs and developing proposals
• Research and identify new business opportunities and work with colleagues to develop
• General administrative duties, including maintaining records in line with our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Other duties as assigned by the line manager.

 

Person Specification:

Essential Qualities / Skills / Experience:

• A successful track record of undertaking voluntary sector project / programme evaluations and developing M&E frameworks.
• Experience of designing and developing monitoring frameworks / tools and undertaking quantitative and qualitative primary research
• Research and analysis skills such as literature review and secondary data analysis
• Ability to chart and visually communicate data and findings in effective and compelling ways
• A team player with a confident manner and a professional, flexible, positive and studious approach to the work.
• A passion for supporting the voluntary sector in the UK to better achieve it’s aims
• Experience in key social issues within the UK
• An ability to quickly develop a detailed understanding of wide ranging and complex topics.
• A high standard of written English with an ability to produce concise and persuasive prose.
• High level computer literacy, for word processing, graphic report layout design,  data analysis, record keeping, and web-based research.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• An ability to manage projects with multiple contributors and stakeholders.
• A strong ability to work with data using spreadsheets and other software tools.

Desirable Qualities / Skills / Experience:

• Broad understanding of key health, social welfare and other issues in the UK that the voluntary sector seeks to address.
• Presentation skills and experience in training / mentoring.
• Experience of promoting and selling consultancy services.
• Relevant professional qualifications,  memberships and evidence of CPD.

You will lead on the development and implementation of innovative income generation strategies, nurturing relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and major donors to secure vital funding that supports our mission for racial equity and justice in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of BEO’s fundraising strategy, aligning with organisational priorities.
• Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with key funders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Research and write compelling funding applications, proposals, and impact reports.
• Oversee donor stewardship and ensure excellent supporter experience.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate fundraising into BEO’s wider strategic and communications plans.
• Monitor performance and report on income targets and KPIs.

As Director of Fundraising, you will grow sustainable income, strengthen supporter relationships and maximise lifetime value – enabling the League to protect wildlife, influence policy, and run campaigns that bring an end to cruel sports.

You will lead a high-performing team, champion innovation, and embed insight-led decision-making to ensure fundraising excellence across all channels.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Developing and leading fundraising strategy.

· Overseeing a wide-ranging portfolio including individual giving, philanthropy, legacy and in memoriam fundraising, events, raffles, appeals, merchandise and supporter engagement.

· Strengthening supporter relationships.

· Contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation.

· Developing and managing budgets

Who You Are:

We need a strategic-thinking and inspirational leader with a passion for animal welfare, who possesses:

· Significant experience in a senior fundraising leadership role within a campaigning or cause-driven charity.

· Experience of developing and implementing integrated fundraising strategies.

· Proven experience of managing teams and growing income.

· Excellent communication and influencing skills.

· Experience in setting and managing significant budgets and income targets.

Why Join Us: 

We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, with 28 days of annual leave (in addition to the public holidays and rising with service) and flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from, day one. Additionally, our benefits package includes a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure. 

The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We believe that together we can end animal cruelty in the name of sport. Join us in our purposeful mission to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation. 

Community and Events Fundraising Manager 

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £44,168 - £46,493 per year with excellent benefits 

Location: London, UK subject to the right to work. 

UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid  is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.   

*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.  

About WaterAid:  

Want to use your skills in community and events fundraising skills and play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene usual for everyone everywhere?  

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.  

Join WaterAid as our Community and Events Fundraising Manager to change the world for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. Change starts with water – change starts with you.  
 

About the team: 
This role is in the Community, Events and Education team who sit within the Mass Engagement department. The team manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of fundraising and engagement activity ranging from challenge events, our partnership with Glastonbury festival to a busy community fundraising programme, our volunteer Speaker Network and an education engagement programme.  
 
The team delivers far more than income by deepening the engagement of new and existing supporters and raising awareness of WaterAid’s work.  

About the Role:  
As our experienced Community and Events Manager, you will manage our community and events fundraising at WaterAid, taking ownership of how this programme grows and evolves. Working closely with the Community, Events and Education Team Lead, you’ll shape and deliver an ambitious strategy across our third-party events portfolio, bespoke virtual fundraising products, DIY fundraising, community and schools fundraising. 

With the freedom to explore new ideas and approaches, you'll help shape the future of our community and events programme. Building on strong foundations and with clear potential for growth, you’ll be instrumental in expanding our reach and generating essential funds to provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to the communities where we work. 

You’ll also lead and support a talented team of two fundraisers, guiding their development and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. This role  
offers real opportunity to make a lasting impact and drive meaningful change. 

About you: 

We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser with experience in community and events fundraising. You’ll have a strong track record of raising income and delivering successful events and community activities, along with the tenacity to spot opportunities and the curiosity to test and develop them for maximum impact. 

Requirements

To succeed, you’ll also need: 

• Proven experience and solid knowledge of community and events management and delivery 
• Excellent project and time management skills, able to juggle priorities, handle pressure, and meet tight deadlines 
• Energy, enthusiasm, and determination to deliver against ambitious targets 
• A willingness to take risks, learn from setbacks, and grow from experience 

Closing Date: Applications will close at 12:00PM UK Time on 04 June 2025. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Help us support more young people! We’re looking for a driven, values-led (4 day week) Fundraising Officer to lead on community and corporate fundraising at a bold, youth-led mental health charity. With a flexible 4-day week, hybrid working, and the chance to shape our future, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career. Join us in building fairer mental health support for young people across the UK.

About us and our vibe! 

Be Free Campaign is a bold, youth-led mental health charity working to address the deep inequalities affecting young people’s mental health – especially in racialised and marginalised communities. We deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent mental health education, early intervention, and outreach across schools, universities, and community settings.

Our mission is to challenge stigma, shift power, and provide meaningful support to young people often overlooked or underserved by traditional services. We combine lived experience with evidence-based practice to build a fairer, more inclusive mental health system. This role is vital in helping us grow our income and reach, so we can continue delivering on that mission.

The Role

We’re looking for a relational, driven and values-led Fundraising Officer to lead our corporate, community, and campaign fundraising. You’ll build partnerships, run fundraising initiatives, and steward donors to help us reach more young people across the UK.

This role will focus on:

Corporate and community partnerships
Donor campaigns and individual giving
Income tracking and stewardship

You’ll work alongside our Partnerships & Engagement Officer (who leads on challenge events and volunteering) and be supported by our Operations Manager. We’re aiming for £50,000–£75,000 in Year 1 income.

About You

* At least 1 year of fundraising experience or 2+ years in income generation
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Confident working independently and managing your own time
* Comfortable using CRM systems (e.g. Beacon, Airtable, Salesforce)

* £28,000 for a 4-day week (32 hours) with flexible, hybrid working
* Supportive, values-driven team with space to lead your work
* Access to training, mentoring, and professional development

We particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented communities and those with lived experience of mental health challenges. If you’re unsure whether you meet all criteria, please get in touch – we’re happy to have a conversation.

Are you an experienced fundraiser? Do you have expertise in philanthropic, corporate or major donor fundraising? Are you interested in using those skills to ensure we continue to deliver important and vital work? We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable fundraiser. Someone who is looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, someone who is an agile self-starter and who can work innovatively in a small team to drive support for our organisation. It may be that you have specialised in a specific area of fundraising and are looking to widen your skills including:
 
• Grants and Trust
• Individual Giving
• Corporate Sponsorship
 
Stonewall is a LGBTQ charity. Over the last 35 years, we have helped create transformative change for LGBTQ people in the UK. Our campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy.
 
You would be a key part of a small team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver meaningful and tangible progress for LGBTQ people.
 
For this role we are looking for fundraising experience in one or more of the areas mentioned. Demonstrate you understand the value of great stewardship and have your finger on the pulse of fundraising innovation and growth. If you're looking for your next career move, and think you fit the bill we'd love to hear from you.
 
Location: Remote
Salary: £40,000
Contract Type: Permanent
 
Closing Date: 1 June 2025
 
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Engagement Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Administrator, Sales Executive, Business Development, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.
 
REF-221 700

Job title: Fundraising & Development Lead (Merseyside)

Reporting to: Senior Network Fundraising Manager

Location: Primarily on-site – based at our Merseyside Hub (Liverpool, L33 7SA)

Contract: 24-month fixed-term contract

Hours: 35 hours although open to discussing flexible working

Salary: 5NO £30,598-£37,039

Our vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”

We are the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,000 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. For more information visit our website.

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities, and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come join us. 

The role

This is your opportunity to shape something new – with the backing of a national brand and the autonomy to make your mark locally.

FareShare UK runs three regional centres in Merseyside, East Anglia and Southern Central. As our Fundraising & Development Lead (Merseyside), you will grow a local fundraising programme from its infancy, working closely with both the Merseyside site and FareShare UK’s national fundraising team.

This brand new role has been created to sustain, and in time, increase the financial sustainability of our activity in Merseyside. Through your work, you will enable us to test the viability of this regionally-led approach, and put the frameworks in place to scale and replicate the approach as part of a wider business cased rollout.

You’ll initially report into FareShare UK’s Senior Network Fundraising Manager, but will work day-to-day from the Merseyside hub, fully embedded in the local community and local operations - this will involve working closely with the Regional Manager.

This role is advertised as a 24-month fixed-term contract, but there is potential to extend based on results. If extended, the role may move to be managed and embedded locally.

What you’ll be doing

This role is integral to shaping a long-term solution to our fundraising efforts locally. As Fundraising & Development Lead (Merseyside), your focus will be to:

• Build and deliver a fundraising strategy to generate locally fundraised income to bring our activity in Merseyside closer to breakeven in the short-term, as well as having an eye on long-term sustainability and growth.
• Develop a compelling case for support tailored to local funders, businesses and the Merseyside community.
• Build a diverse pipeline and income portfolio, using your knowledge and experience of fundraising within Merseyside to increase funding from across multiple income streams – this could include from trusts, local businesses, events, the local community and major donors.
• Create and manage supporter relationships, providing a positive experience and excellent stewardship, and through doing so, maximising on lifetime value.
• Work collaboratively with FareShare UK’s national fundraising team to ensure efforts complement rather than compete.
• Test and evaluate your work to build the evidence needed to support the scaling and replicating of this approach in other FareShare UK-owned sites.
• Fundraise safely, legally and compliantly in line with regulation and FareShare policies.
• Use existing tools and systems such as Salesforce to keep financial and partnership records up-to-date.
• Undertake training and skills development and adopt a continuous learning approach to your work, particularly in light of these being new roles.

This role is likely to involve meeting with funders, supporters and partners across the region – both on and off-site. The ability to travel when needed would be helpful, but there is flexibility in how this is managed and achieved. 

What you’ll bring to the role

You may not tick every box, and that’s okay.

If you can demonstrate the core competencies, and more importantly, have the drive and passion for the role – we’d still love to hear from you. We’re committed to supporting your development in the areas where you may have less experience.

We’d like to hear from people who have:

• A track record of developing, managing and growing funding partnerships (charity or commercial sector).
• Experience of raising income from at least two of – trusts/ foundations, corporate, major donor, community fundraising, events.
• The ability to build fundraising strategies and turn them into action plans to achieve results.
• Experience of working on partnerships that deliver both financial and non-financial value and an understanding all the possible ways in which a company can support a charity’s work.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, and the ability to win hearts and minds, both internally and externally.
• Experience of using data to make informed decisions and spot new opportunities.
• An ability to manage multiple projects and strands of work simultaneously.
• The skills to influence and manage people, including volunteers - building strong internal relationships to deliver results.
• A collaborative mindset and comfortable working with cross-functional teams.

If you have skills and experience in these other areas, we’d love to hear about them, as we believe they’ll help you in the role… but these are a nice-to-haves and not an essential part of our criteria.

• Knowledge of the Merseyside funding landscape.
• Experience of working in a federated or network organisation.
• Experience of working in a dotted line or matrix structure.
• Experience of working in a predominantly volunteer-led organisation.

Benefits

• We expect the role to be primarily based on-site, with local travel and some flexibility for hybrid working
• Whilst we typically appoint towards the bottom of our salary bands, we are open to flexing our approach for the right candidate
• 28 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Employer's pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

Hours: 35 hours per week; 12-month fixed term contract with possibility to extend. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Location: Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in one of Open Ages’ centres: St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing (W10 6DZ), New Horizons (SW3 2PF), St Margaret’s (SW1V 2RT), Avenues (W10 4RS). Travel between Open Age sites and to other community venues will be required.

Line Management: CEO

Working with:Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Grants; Open Age Service Users; Open Age staff and volunteers; Supported by Nova Fundraising (members of Chartered Institute of Fundraising.)

This pivotal role will design and deliver new community and individual giving fundraising programmes to support Open Age’s exciting new five-year growth strategy. You are an ambitious self-starter with a breadth of community and individual giving expertise or a specialist in one with good understanding of the other. In this broad role you will partner with Open Age’s passionate members and the wider community to raise funds for our high-impact services, supporting older people to lead happier, healthier lives. You will see first-hand the visible, life-changing impact of the money you generate for many thousands of older people in London and across the UK.

The role is a 12-month fixed term contract, with the possibility to extend.

About Open Age:

Open Age was established in 1993 and we’re now celebrating more than 30 years of championing happier, healthier and more connected lives for older people. We have over 3000 members and each week we run over 250 high-quality classes from our four centres, 40 community venues and online. From boxing to ballet, baking to blogging - Open Age’s array of activities improves the physical and mental wellbeing of our members. We are a passionate, community-led organisation and we are proud that 93% of members would recommend Open Age to a friend.

‘I can’t wait for my lessons. They make me feel just fab. Having not done exercise before Open Age…I am so grateful to know them and to be able to do the classes. Thank you.’

What you get in return:

You will be working in a passionate and enthusiastic team with a strong vision and ambition in striving to enrich the lives of older people.

We offer 25 days leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 extra day off for your Birthday. Occasionally additional paid leave over the Christmas period is given.

Employer and employee contribution to pension in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution.

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme through salary sacrifice.

We are London Healthy Workplace Award accredited and proactively invest in the health and wellbeing of employees supporting fair employment practices and a better workplace. 

Regular staff social events.

Training opportunities.

Equal Opportunities:

Open Age welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

Are you a passionate and motivated senior fundraising leader who wants to play a pivotal role in shaping, and delivering a new fundraising strategy while building meaningful relationships with donors and partners?

Charity People are thrilled to be supporting the Joshua Tree find their new Head of Fundraising.

"When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family is affected. At The Joshua Tree, we walk alongside them - for as long as they need us."

This is more than a fundraising role; it's an opportunity to shape something truly special. We're looking for a passionate, strategic and people-centred fundraising leader to join The Joshua Tree as their new Head of Fundraising. You'll lead a committed team, inspire new income opportunities, and play a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of families across Cheshire, North West England, North Wales and beyond as they navigate childhood cancer.

Salary: £43,000-45,000 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, 32-36 hours per week
Location: Hybrid; Cheshire Hub and from home (with flexible working options)
Benefits: Supportive and collaborative working environment, professional development opportunities, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme and employee wellbeing initiatives, health and wellbeing support

About The Joshua Tree

What makes this charity so special is its genuinely holistic, community-based approach. The Joshua Tree provides tailored support to families facing childhood cancer before, during, and long after treatment. Whether it's play therapy for a sibling, counselling for a parent, or practical home support, no two family journeys are the same, and neither is the support they receive. Right now, the need is growing, and the organisation is ready to grow with it.

About the role

This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to lead and grow something from the ground up. As Head of Fundraising, you'll drive the development of a new fundraising strategy to align with the charity's wider organisational ambitions. You'll inspire and lead a small, committed team of five across multiple income streams, from trusts and foundations to corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, and community fundraising.

You'll also work closely with the CEO and SLT, bringing your insight to the organisation's strategic planning, and leading an exciting new Income Generation Advisory Board, packed with dynamic business leaders ready to open doors and support growth.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a bold, kind, and values-driven leader. Someone who is just as comfortable in a one-to-one setting with a donor as they are creating a big-picture income strategy. A natural connector, relationship-builder and storyteller, with the ability to motivate others, whether that's your team, a potential supporter, or the wider community.

You'll bring:

• A proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies
• Management experience
• Strong relationship-building skills across a range of stakeholders
• Exceptional communication, presentation and proposal-writing skills
• Creativity, initiative and an entrepreneurial approach
• A passion for the cause and a desire to drive real impact

If you're driven by making a difference in the lives of those affected by childhood cancers, please get in touch: we'd love to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am on the 11^th of June
Interview date: w/c 23^rd June

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Job title: Head of Fundraising

Reports to: Director of Operations

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Location: Office based in Llantrisant with some travel

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Objective:

2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.

Aims:

• Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
• Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
• Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families

2wish Cymru and 2wish:

2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.

We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under in Wales. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of the families, so they don’t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.

Context of role:

2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are an All-Wales charity providing immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage.

This role is subject to a DBS check

Purpose of role:

This is a pivotal moment to join our team as we strengthen and grow our fundraising presence across Wales and now England. We’re seeking a strategic, visionary Head of Fundraising who can lead and inspire a high-performing team, drive sustainable income growth across multiple streams, and embed a culture of ambition within the team. You’ll play a key role in shaping our fundraising strategy, ensuring we have the resources to deliver our mission and deepen our impact in the areas we cover. This role is perfect for someone with a strong track record in charity fundraising and leadership, who thrives on setting direction, building organisational capability, and delivering measurable results.

Main duties:

Leadership and Management

• Act as line manager to the Fundraising Managers and Business Development and Partnerships Manager.
• Perform daily leadership duties for the Fundraising Team, including regular team meetings and forums.
• Set clear performance targets, monitor wellbeing, and conduct performance reviews.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and manage general administrative duties.
• Support recruitment and induction by conducting interviews and aiding the onboarding processes for the Fundraising Team.
• Champion the Fundraising Team internally and externally, ensuring its contributions are recognised and valued.

Strategy and Planning

• Lead the execution of the organisational business plan and develop a fundraising business plan.
• Design and implement strategies for long-term income growth and organisational sustainability, reviewing annually.
• Develop and maintain charity fundraising pathways to support income diversification and donor engagement.
• Monitor and report on fundraising income and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.

Fundraising Operations

• Manage the delivery of the annual fundraising events calendar.
• Oversee all fundraising activities and content, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with the charity’s brand and values.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements, attending relevant training as needed.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting for fundraising analysis and evaluation.
• Assist in setting fundraising and performance targets for the team.

Collaboration and Representing 2wish

• Actively contribute to the Senior Leadership Team, including attending weekly meetings and contributing to cross-organisational initiatives.
• Liaise with Trustees, major donors, and other key stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and secure support.
• Work closely with internal teams (e.g. marketing, support) to align messaging and goals.
• Represent the charity at events, public speaking opportunities, and in external forums.
• Provide updates and reports from the Fundraising Team to senior management, committees and the Board of Trustees.
• Resolve and escalate complaints where appropriate

General:

• To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
• To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
• To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
• To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate
• To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
• Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
• It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
• You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.

Additional benefits for our employees:

• An ‘Employee Assistance Programme,’ including wellbeing support
• Free parking on 2wish premises
• Free branded 2wish clothing
• An extra annual leave day on your birthday
• Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Paid sick leave
• Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
• Free tickets to UK 2wish events, discounts for family
• Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
• Company mobile phone for performance of duties
• Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
• Reimbursement of work expenses
• Employee discounts

Closing date: 6th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.