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Derby, Derby (Hybrid)
£42,394 - £51,579 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a senior fundraiser / income-generation specialist with the ambition to grow and diversify our income streams sustainably. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will bring strategic planning and action to the income generation work needed to ensure that the charity can continue delivering, and increase the reach of, its life-changing support to Asylum Seeker and Refugee communities in and around Derby.

 

Key Skills and Attributes we’re looking for: 

  • Demonstrable experience of significant income growth in a large charity through grants, tenders and/or major donors with pipeline development.
  • Experience of motivating and inspiring team members to achieve high, sustainable performance in fundraising and communications.  
  • Collaborative and skilled at working cross organisationally and building strong internal relationships.
  • A proactive networker with the ability to work in true partnership with local organisations, including faith groups, corporate, local government and national funding partners, inclusive of major donors.
  • Provides strategic leadership across the organisation, working jointly with the Chief Executive and Trustees to embed the charity’s ethos and values.

Operational responsibilities:

Income generation and external partnerships

  • Hold overall accountability for income generation across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, major donors and community fundraising.
  • Developer and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
  • Lead and write high-quality funding bids, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and operational teams to shape compelling programme proposals.
  • Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grant applications and reports are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes.
  • Ensure that the voice, experience and dignity of refugees are meaningfully and ethically reflected in all fundraising and communication activity.

 

Leadership

  • Provide inclusive, ambitious and supportive leadership to the Fundraising team, encouraging a culture of high performance, collaboration and learning.
  • Champion strong collaboration between fundraising and other areas of the charity.
  • Model Upbeat Communities values at all times, contributing to a welcoming, mission-led and entrepreneurial organisational culture.
  • Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational leadership and decision-making beyond fundraising.

· Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to the CEO, and Board of Trustees, attending meetings as required.

Strategy & Development

  • Working closely with the CEO, lead the development and delivery of an integrated Fundraising Strategy that supports organisational priorities, financial sustainability and long-term partnerships.
  • Contribute income generation expertise to support the execution of the charity’s strategic plan.
  • Translate strategy into clear priorities, plans and performance expectations across the fundraising portfolio.
  • Ensure fundraising propositions are compelling, evidence-led and clearly connected to Upbeat Communities impact, working closely with the Head of Delivery to reflect operational reality and participant need.
  • Strengthen pipeline management, forecasting and scenario planning to support financial resilience and informed decision-making.

· Identify opportunities to deepen funder engagement beyond income, including learning partnerships, influence and profile-raising where appropriate.

Networking & Partnerships

  • Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships across statutory, community and private sectors, strengthening the profile and reach of the charity.
  • Represent the organisation at networking events, conferences generating leads and expanding income opportunities
  • Support the development of a joined-up Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) offer, positioning Upbeat Communities as a key partner for corporate engagement.

 

Foundational Values

  • Excels in emotional intelligence, building deep connections and mentoring others in emotional awareness.
  • Embodies compassion in action, inspiring others to create a culture of care and community impact.
  • Drives a culture of learning and excellence, mentoring others and integrating innovative ideas into practice.
  • Leads with empowerment, creating opportunities and mentoring others to take ownership of their actions.

Person Specification:

Role Specific Competencies

  • Significant experience leading high-value fundraising across multiple income streams, with a strong track record of income growth in a large charity.
  • Demonstrable success securing and stewarding 6- and 7-figure partnerships or donations from corporate partners, trusts/foundations, statutory funders and/or major donors.
  • Proven ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels, balancing leadership with selective frontline fundraising.
  • Experience managing senior fundraisers or managers with responsibility for discrete income streams.
  • Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management and risk assessment.
  • Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at senior levels internally and externally.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to a range of audiences, including trustees.
  • Experience working effectively across an organisation and with senior leadership teams.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound knowledge of GDPR and the Charity Code of Fundraising Practice.
Application resources
Organisation
Upbeat Communities View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20

Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.

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Posted on: 12 February 2026
Closing date: 12 March 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Communications, Finance, Fundraising, Strategy, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Regional Fundraising, Digital Fundraising

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