Fundraising manager jobs in city of london, england

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Head of Charity Development to work closely with the Deputy CEO to support change, diversification and transformation at Mind in Mid Herts (MiMH). This role will focus on:

• Managing and expanding our income generation streams through our corporate and community fundraising
• Enhancing our marketing, communications and positioning internally and externally
• Using data-led insights to transform our income across the organisation.

You will lead on income partnerships and corporate development, working with our Leadership Team across the organisation to expand our service portfolio. You will take responsibility for developing and deploying a new income generation strategy, with a passion to see more local funding sourced to support the work of MiMH and enable investment to underpin the ever-increasing demand in the county.

Key Responsibilities

• Increase and diversify our income generation, including corporate and community routes, through fundraising, marketing and insights
• Accountable for budget and financial targets to support income generation through fundraising, donations and corporate approach, ensuring sustainable development for MiMH
• Lead the creation and delivery of a new business, digital marketing and fundraising strategy for Mind in Mid Herts
• Deliver on strategic aims of income diversification for MiMH including sponsorships, donors and corporate partnerships
• Lead the development of clear positioning, brand and voice for MiMH; supporting internal and external communications
• Identify and develop a strong pipeline of business and partnership opportunities
• Work within the ethos, vision and values of the organisation

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Proven working experience in income generation with success
• Proven track record of converting opportunities into income streams
• Experience of developing and deploying an income generation strategy
• Successful track record of responding to bids and winning new business opportunities
• Recruiting, training and developing people
• Strategic relationship management and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Driving licence and use of a car

For full details please see the application pack attached to this ad.

About Starlight

Starlight is the UK’s leading children’s healthcare charity focused on the power of play. We support children to experience moments of joy and resilience through play during hospital stays, treatment and recovery. Play helps children cope, reduces trauma and anxiety, and improves engagement with healthcare.

Despite its impact, play is often overlooked in healthcare settings. Our work ensures that every child’s right to play is protected and prioritised – because play isn’t just fun, it’s fundamental.

Our Culture

We believe that our success depends upon focusing on our purpose and business results. We take individual and collective responsibility for a culture where everyone can belong, feel safe and thrive. Our values are the agreed standards that govern our behaviour and are central to our decision-making and the choices that we make. Our colleague development programme focuses on individual awareness of our own values, strengths, and preferences –what makes us who we are – to help all colleagues think for themselves, manage their environment, and make appropriate, balanced decisions for themselves, others and Starlight. We believe that our strength is in our differences and constantly strive towards an authentic workplace culture with equity, diversity, and inclusion as central principles.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an independent school to recruit for the Development and Engagement Manager to join a dedicated Development Office with a clear philanthropic mission.

You will be responsible for implementing a dynamic engagement strategy that connects alumni, parents, and supporters to the life and vision of the school. You will be instrumental in shaping and delivering fundraising initiatives, managing a calendar of high profile events, and producing compelling communications to further the school’s ambitious development goals.

As a Development and Engagement Manager you will:

• Support and execute a long term, sustainable fundraising strategy
• Cultivate relationships with donors and prospects, from annual givers to major gift supporters
• Project manage appeals across multiple channels
• Ensure effective donor stewardship and record keeping
• Lead alumni relations and develop meaningful engagement initiatives
• Manage alumni data, communications, and mentoring programmes
• Grow a thriving alumni network and act as the first point of contact for former pupils
• Deliver an annual calendar of engaging events for alumni and supporters
• Promote events creatively across digital and print platforms
• Track event impact and maximise ROI
• Produce high quality publications, newsletters, and digital content
• Manage online engagement platforms and social media channels

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in fundraising
• Excellent communication, research and project management skills
• Confidence with CRM databases (e.g. ToucanTech), social media, and digital tools
• A proactive, collaborative, and detail oriented mindset
• A strong understanding of stakeholder engagement and event delivery

Salary: £40,000- £45,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-  St Albans, Hertfordshire

Closing date: On rolling basis

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

Benefits:

• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Free lunches, onsite parking, and use of gym/swimming pool
• Ongoing professional development and access to a wellbeing & benefits platform

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Tearfund's Global Fundraising and Communications Group are looking for an experienced and effective Senior Marketing Executive to join their Church and Supporter Engagement team.

The Global Fundraising and Communications Group has a vision to grow a global community of people who want to enter into a whole-life response to poverty with help from Tearfund. They will be invited to give, pray, campaign, volunteer and make lifestyle changes, according to how they feel challenged to respond. We have a ministry to inspire and help people to live generously – in every sense of the word.

The main purpose of the role is to support the Church and Supporter Engagement leadership Team and broader Global Fundraising Group in the leading of fundraising campaigns and activities.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in leading on new and existing fundraising and marketing appeals and projects.
• Proven ability in project management.
• Management of project/activity budgets.
• Experience in line managing staff.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent team building and people skills
• An understanding of marketing and/or fundraising communications

Does your skill-set match these requirements? If so, this could be the role for you!

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure. 

The Head of Individual Giving will be responsible for the strategic development of the NT’s individual giving programmes. This includes the overall management of memberships (£84 - £600), Patron programmes (£1,500 - £12,000), audience appeals, legacies, and special events.

The post holder will manage a team of seven ambitious fundraisers and actively solicit gifts themselves, often working with volunteers, to generate in excess of £5m p.a. from individual donors. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the visibility and success of the National Theatre’s public fundraising and will create a strategy for delivering ambitious growth in this area.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Successful and personal fundraising track record in securing five-figure gifts from individuals
• Excellent communication skills, including experience of writing powerful copy
• Demonstrable experience of budget setting and monitoring
• Experience of staff recruitment, management and appraising
• A track record in identifying and maintaining senior level internal and external relationships
• Knowledge of Gift Aid and other tax effective giving mechanisms

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 21st July 2025 at 9:00am

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our West region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base in South Wales, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. ​​

Key Responsibilities: ​​

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• ​Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure ​

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​If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
 
You will be joining a supportive and ambitious Fundraising department as we embark on a new fundraising strategy (2025-2029), with a renewed focus on growing our supporter numbers alongside growing our income, so we can increase our impact for people with cystic fibrosis. This is a key role in the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team to help achieve its plans for growth. 
 
In this role, you will:
 

• Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships to raise substantial donations in line with agreed targets.
• Research, identify and cultivate new major donors and build strong ongoing relationships with existing supporters.
• Support the development and implementation of an effective major donor fundraising strategy to grow income over time.
• Organise and deliver high quality cultivation and stewardship events.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify projects that would be of interest to current and prospective major donors and prepare tailored proposals to secure funding.

 
We’re looking for someone with experience of fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals and a track record of securing high value gifts, with great communication and relationship building skills. You will have experience designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical issues related to major gifts.
 
This role can be either based at our London office or based at home with regular travel to London. We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
 
Closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 14 July 2025
 
First interviews expected week commencing 21 July 2025 
 
Second interviews expected week commencing 28 July 2025
 
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
 
No agencies please.
 
For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
 
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
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Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa.    

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data & Insights Manager to lead on the day-to-day development, implementation and utilisation of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools through our data management platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365. This role is pivotal to embedding a culture of data-driven decision-making across Amref UK, ensuring the integrity and strategic use of our data to enable strategic growth in supporter engagement, retention and income generation.

The Data & Insights Manager will be a key point of contact for colleagues across the organisation, playing an instrumental role in shaping how we gather, manage and utilise data at Amref UK. They will be critical in providing expertise and establishing new ways of working across keys Amref UK teams, including Supporter Engagement, Programmes & Strategic Partnerships, Finance, Operations and Senior Management.  The postholder will be the organisational expert in Microsoft Dynamics working with senior leaders, Amref HQ ICT, Amref’s global Fundraising & Marketing Development team (FMD) and third-party vendors to develop, implement and integrate processes and reporting tools that aid analysis and insight.  They will be responsible for delivering improved functionality and system upgrades while maintaining data integrity and compliance requirements.  Expertise in relational database design and familiarity with marketing tools such as Google Analytics would also be an advantage.

To be successful in this role, the post holder will need to be a team player who brings a combination of technical expertise, communication skills and business change experience. 

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious national charity to recruit a Major Donor Manager for a newly created and high-impact role.

They are seeking an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to design and lead a major donor programme at one of the UK’s most respected heritage-based institutions.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-value philanthropy strategy from the ground up. Despite the organisation’s prominent location and established reputation, this is their first dedicated major donor position — making it a truly exciting time to join. With two existing major donors already contributing significant six-figure gifts, plus access to an excellent network of potential supporters and links to high-net-worth individuals, the role offers real scope for growth.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and confident fundraiser with a strong track record of securing five- and six-figure donations. They will be experienced in building relationships with a diverse range of donors, from long-standing philanthropists to newly established wealth. Excellent stewardship skills, a proactive approach to pipeline development, and the ability to work collaboratively across fundraising teams will be essential.

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000+
• Location: Central London (3 days per week office-based in Chelsea)
• Applications: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are strongly encouraged.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded institution at a pivotal stage of development. If you're interested in applying, or know someone who may be a strong fit, please get in touch as soon as possible.

To Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]

Please note: applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a National Events Fundraiser to join our fantastic Engagement Team in Kings Cross, London on a hybrid basis.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the recruitment, marketing and logistics of many exciting events within the National Events portfolio. This will include delivering an exceptional standard of administrative and logistical support for these allocated Events, delivering a fantastic supporter journey for all participants. This will include application calls and emails, managing administration of places and responding to participant enquiries.  

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage an allocation of core Events within the National Events portfolio including the marketing, recruitment, stewardship and logistics of said Events.
• Manage the income and expenditure budgets for allocated Events and ensure that financial reporting, reforecasting and budgeting is accurate and timely for these Events.
• Build strong relationships with event participants in order to maximise net income, encourage repeat participation and ensure the Event’s success.
• Manage the Events Team inbox, responding to all emails and recording on Raiser’s Edge.
• Maintain and develop accurate and up to date records on Raiser’s Edge of participant information, for all allocated Events.  

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Confidence in communicating via phone and email with a range of stakeholders, including supporters and suppliers.
• Understanding of current event trends across the sector
• Confidence in communicating via phone and email with a range of stakeholders, including supporters and suppliers
• Ability to manage and analyse data to make informed decisions
• Experience of digital marketing and other marketing channels.

For a full job description and person specification please see the link below.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.

Sense is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all of its work. We want to ensure that the diversity of our workforce is reflective of the people we support and the communities we serve. We encourage applications of those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds as well as women, trans and non-binary people, and those with different accessibility needs. All offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Supporter Acquisition Manager – Temporary Contract
Location: London – 2 days per week on-site
Day Rate: £185.77 + £23.12 holiday pay
Contract: 3–6 months, with potential to go permanent

A leading UK charity is seeking an experienced Supporter Acquisition Manager to join their fundraising team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on high-profile, multi-channel campaigns that attract and inspire new supporters—at a pivotal time for the organisation.

About the Role

As Supporter Acquisition Manager, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end delivery of direct marketing campaigns focused on recruiting new donors. You’ll manage campaigns across a mix of online and offline channels—such as paid social, PPC, DRTV, and direct mail—and will be responsible for budgets reaching up to seven figures.

Working closely with media and creative agencies, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, you’ll ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. You’ll also line-manage a Supporter Acquisition Officer or Executive, supporting their development while maintaining delivery excellence.

This is a hands-on role with real impact, ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced project work and is ready to hit the ground running.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of multi-channel donor acquisition campaigns
• Manage large campaign budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI
• Collaborate with agencies, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Use data and insight to test, optimise, and improve campaign performance
• Line-manage and mentor a junior team member
• Support innovation within the Individual Giving strategy by testing new products and channel

What We're Looking For:

• Significant experience in direct marketing or individual giving, ideally within the charity sector
• Proven success running large-scale, multi-channel campaigns
• Confidence managing large budgets and using data to inform decision-making
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder relationship management
• Line management experience preferred
• Familiarity with GDPR, fundraising compliance, and digital channels (e.g. paid social, PPC) is desirable
• A proactive, collaborative approach—and a passion for driving supporter growth

This is a great opportunity for a motivated fundraising or marketing professional to make an immediate impact in a temporary role, with potential for long-term opportunity.

Apply now to be part of something meaningful. 

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process

At Target Ovarian Cancer, philanthropy is absolutely central to achieving our mission to double survival from ovarian cancer, delivering around a third of our income. With strategic support from our senior leadership team, CEO and Board, this role is an opportunity to make your mark in a varied and rewarding job.

As our new Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager you will account manage a portfolio of major donors, trusts & foundations and corporates, including warm donors and new prospects. We’ve laid strong foundations, with a compelling case for support, clear propositions, a core group of committed donors and a refreshed prospect pipeline. Now we are looking for an ambitious and results-driven fundraiser to build relationships with these funders to deliver sustainable income over the long-term.

To be successful in this role, you will enjoy working with a  range of funders, from major donors to traditional foundations to brand-led corporate partners. No two days will be the same, and you will thrive on pace and finding new opportunities. You’ll enjoy real autonomy and the chance to build relationships directly with high-value supporters, making a tangible impact in a collaborative and encouraging environment. Our networks are currently underdeveloped, which means there’s a meaningful opportunity to make your mark - developing new relationships and delivering significant results.

What we’re looking for:

• A motivated, ambitious and results-driven fundraiser who is confident building high level relationships.
• A strong communicator, able to develop and deliver compelling comms in writing and verbally.
• A capable project manager with strong attention to detail, who can deliver work proactively and collaboratively.

At Target Ovarian Cancer, we’re a values-led, insight-driven organisation with a progressive, empowering culture and an experienced leadership team that champions agility and innovation. We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. We are also investing in our future. Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.

This is a permanent, full time role. We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office in Angel, London when required. 

Please submit your application by midnight on Thursday 10th July.  The provision date for first interviews is Thursday 19th and these will be carried out on Teams.

We want to make our recruitment accessible to all, if there is a way we can support you in your application, please contact us.

Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Virtual Events Team and contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of virtual events through effective acquisition campaigns and outstanding supporter experiences.

As Virtual Events Manager (Projects), you’ll help craft meaningful supporter journeys across email, SMS and other channels, using research and insights to inform your approach. You will drive acquisition across the portfolio, using data and insight to improve our digital marketing campaigns as well as actively monitoring the performance of live campaigns. You will be a key contact for our agencies and will develop strong working relationships with them.

A key part of the role involves identifying strategic opportunities to expand our virtual events offering, drawing on market and sector trends to make informed recommendations to the Senior Mass Participation Manager and Head of Mass Participation. You’ll also contribute to the development of our annual budget and help shape the long-term vision for the programme.

Collaboration will be key as you’ll work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to drive internal engagement, boost income and enhance the reach of our virtual events. As line manager to the Virtual Events Executives, you’ll nurture their growth and create a positive, supportive team environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in delivering engaging supporter journeys and successful digital marketing campaigns. You will be confident in managing mass participation events and using your skills to maximise income, engagement and retention. Have strong relationship building skills to engage with our partner agencies.

If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact the recruitment team.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

Chief Operating Officer

Location: Hertfordshire (with hybrid working possible)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time (flexible arrangements considered)
Reports to: Board of Trustees

About Us

We are a collaborative umbrella charity supporting 12 exceptional children’s charities across Hertfordshire. Our mission is to champion and sustain the vital work these organisations do by raising funds, amplifying their voices, and creating strategic opportunities to increase collective impact.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a values-driven organisation with a strong network, deep community roots, and a powerful purpose — supporting children and young people across the county to thrive.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary COO to lead our charity into its next chapter. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all operations, fundraising activity, and strategic development — ensuring that we deliver on our mission, grow our impact, and serve our member charities with excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Implement our forward-looking strategy to support the long-term success of the Helping Herts umbrella model.
• Act as a visible and credible ambassador for the organisation with stakeholders, funders, partners, and the public.
• Build strong relationships with the 12 partner charities to ensure their needs are heard, supported, and addressed.

Fundraising and Income Generation

• Lead and diversify fundraising efforts — from individual giving and corporate partnerships to major events and grant funding.
• Strengthen the charity’s profile and reach to attract long-term supporters and sponsors.
• Develop an income-generation strategy that is sustainable, collaborative, and impactful.

Operations and Governance

• Oversee daily operations and ensure the charity runs effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure legal, financial, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees, preparing reports and providing strategic advice.

People and Culture

• Lead a small staff and volunteer team, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and inclusion.
• Build capacity through partnerships, volunteers, and external service providers.

Communications and Advocacy

• Shape and deliver a clear communications strategy, including public relations, social media, and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the sector locally and regionally.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven leadership experience in the voluntary, public, or commercial sector.
• Track record of income generation and fundraising success.
• Strong operational, financial, and governance knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.
• A strong interest in children’s charities.

Desirable

• Experience working with or within consortia/networks.
• Understanding of the charity landscape in Hertfordshire or similar regions.
• Experience working with Boards and reporting at a senior level.

What We Offer

• A unique leadership role with purpose and impact.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A supportive, mission-driven board and stakeholder community.
• The chance to shape the future of children’s support services in Hertfordshire.