FUNDRAISING MANAGER

FULL-TIME

SALARY: £36,422 to £40,616 per annum (FTE for 37 hours a week)

Carers in Hertfordshire is a well-respected, independent, carer-led charity, established in 1995. We work to ensure that all Hertfordshire’s unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role, have the opportunity for a life outside caring and can exercise a collective voice in the county. We support adult carers and young carers and provide information and advice, opportunities to meet other carers, and enable a collective voice for carers in the county.

The charity has experienced significant growth over recent years with over 110 staff and over 37,000 registered unpaid carers.  We have expanded our range of services and income streams, as well as innovating to improve our services and invested in infrastructure including our database. We retain a strong connection to the local communities we work in, with a wide range of partners.

Its costs around £3 million a year to provide our services and support. Government contracts account for approximately £2.25 million of our income every year. This post will help us to further develop, drive and implement our Fundraising Strategy and Plan, which will supplement this income in order to better serve unpaid carers across Hertfordshire. Covid-19 affected the charity in various ways. As we emerge from the pandemic, we want to ensure that fundraising plays an integral role in the future of the charity.

The post holder will be required to implement and deliver a robust, high-quality Fundraising Strategy and Plan. They will work across teams within Carers in Hertfordshire and develop a broad portfolio of fundraising. This will be underpinned by a programme of trusts and grant applications, with the post-holder co-ordinating and writing applications and reporting to grant-making trusts. The post holder will supplement this with a programme of work including organising and supporting community fundraising events, working with local donors such as for Charity of the Year partnerships, and growing our approach to corporate fundraising. The post-holder will have the opportunity to shape this programme based on their experience and the strengths of the charity.

We are looking for a self-motivated and tenacious individual, who has a demonstrable record of raising income and profile at a local level and who has a passion for building quality long-term relationships with a variety of different types of donor.

A good standard of IT Skills is required, including use of databases, Microsoft office and the internet. Our principle database is Salesforce, though experience of this is not essential. The role will require travel across Hertfordshire, so you will need the ability to travel independently, have access to a car and have a full valid driving license.

This is an exciting time to join us as we develop a new Fundraising Strategy in order to grow our fundraised income and develop new income streams.

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Napper at Carers in Hertfordshire

Closes: 9am, Monday 13th June

Interviews: Monday 20th June

FoodCycle currently runs 50 Projects across England and Wales providing nutritious meals and social connections for those at risk of food poverty and loneliness. Our fundraising team has developed exceptional growth in fundraising income over the past few years and we have exciting and ambitious plans to expand our programme reach over the next two years, requiring us to double our income.

To support this growth, we are seeking a candidate with ambitions to further their fundraising experience to join our small and talented Fundraising Team. You will already have some events, fundraising or marketing experience under your belt and be keen to further develop your skills by managing our corporate volunteering events and smaller value corporate donor and community fundraising relationships.

Additionally, you will support the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships Manager, providing event and administrative support that underpins our successful donor and funder relationships. We are in the process of planning our 2023 Gala Dinner and you will play a key role in ensuring this event is successfully delivered.

Package: Circa £55,000 per annum (dependent on candidate experience) plus 10% employer pension contribution, health care cash plan and a range of other sector-leading benefits

About Us

Help Musicians is a charity that loves music and for 100 years has been working hard to make a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across the UK. We want to create a world where musicians thrive. 

A musicians’ life can be precarious with ups and downs throughout a career. Opportunities must be hard-won, whilst challenges come along all too easily, with unsteady income and physical and mental health concerns common issues to navigate. Musicians were hit hard during the pandemic, with thousands needing financial hardship support to make ends meet. As we look ahead, we are committed to helping re-build careers and reaching more musicians across the U.K to make a meaningful difference to the lives and careers of the individuals who bring such joy to all of us through their talent.

About the role

As an independent charity we rely on the generosity of donors to support our work and help those in need. The Head of Fundraising therefore is a vital member of the leadership team, developing strategy and plans to grow income and effectively steward supporters. You will have overall responsibility for public fundraising, leading, and inspiring a small but dedicated team focusing on individual giving, community fundraising, legacies and major gifts. With experience of bringing new ideas to life and delivering change, you will have experience of hitting and exceeding income targets across multiple strands of income. This role will offer the right candidate the opportunity to think creatively about how to widen our donor base, increasing engagement in the charity’s work from music lovers right across the U.K.

About you

We’re not looking for someone with experience in every aspect of the remit of this role; instead, you’ll possess an aptitude for setting public fundraising strategy and leading in the development of a multi-year plan to achieve goals. Applying your exceptional leadership skills to deliver through a high performing team and working collaboratively with others across the organisation to set campaigns, drive digital growth and demonstrate the positive impact the charity delivers to those who support us.

Who we want:

• Visionary – setting a path for the future and bringing teams with you
• A strategic do-er – plan it, deliver it, analyse it
• Empathetic – understanding the motives of supporters to deepen engagement and identify new markets

For full details of the role and how to apply please click apply and visit our website.

Deadline for applications: Monday 30th May, 9am

Interview dates: Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June
 

Fundraising Insights Manager

Closing Date 5th June 2022

Interview Date 14th June 2022

Income Generation

Permanent – 37.5 hours per week

Hospice Pay band – D (£33,561 - £40,503)

Location: Hybrid working including Erdington and Selly Park sites

The Hospice Charity Partnership, formed from Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices, is looking for a Fundraising Insights Manager to join the Income Generation Team.

Are you an experienced Data Manager? Do you have experience of gathering and analysing data in the third sector and sharing your insight with colleagues?

If so then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the fundraising team as a Fundraising Insights Manager.

Working to support The Hospice Charity Partnership in achieving its vision to reach more people across our communities and growing voluntary income.

This role is responsible for the management of the Donorflex CRM system, which incorporates all data for fundraising and engagement purposes and records all voluntary gifts and Gift Aid.

Working across the department, you will take ownership for the delivery of high-quality data processing, ensuring systems capture the right data about supporters so the charity can plan insight-led activities to raise the voluntary income needed for The Hospice Charity Partnership (HCP) to achieve its goals.

Reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising Partnerships & Supporter Experience one of your main objectives will be to collect & analyse data to understand who our supporters are and how we can enhance and maximise income and engagement utilising this information.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of managing and working with fundraising databases, good analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving, as well as the ability to interpret information and quickly assimilate data and spot inconsistencies/patterns. Significant experience of working in a fundraising setting directly supporting donors and having a comprehensive understanding of the supporter journey and related processes would be an advantage, as well as a thorough understanding of data protection and confidentiality in the context of fundraising and finance.

If you have the skills and expertise and want to make a difference to people living with a life-limiting illness, this could be the role for you.

We do not have a sponsor’s licence and are unable to support Visa applications.

We value each person as an individual - whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you; about what makes you uniquely you, and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.

Candidates can be put off applying for a job when they have caring responsibilities and may not think they can achieve the flexibility they need. We are keen to hear from you, and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution.

Individual Giving

Hours per week: 22.5 or 30 (flexible to what suits the candidate)

Salary for 22.5 per week: £18,243 - £19.459 (£30,000 - £32,000 FTE)

Salary for 30 hours per week: £24,324 - £25,945 (£30,000 - £32,000 FTE)

Are you passionate about fundraising? Perhaps you are currently an individual giving officer and would like to step into a management position? We would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 2 days per week

Life Insurance Scheme

Flexible

An additional annual leave day on your Birthday

Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’

Comprehensive induction to HYH and your role

Ongoing training relevant to your role

Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles

Herts Young Homeless work with 16-24 year olds who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, those aged 10-15 whose families are at risk of relationship breakdown and those aged 18+ who are in housing need and have mental health and substance misuse problems.

Job Purpose:

The Fundraising Manager will:

• Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising Team
• Manage a portfolio of existing supporters, providing exceptional supporter care and building relationships, stewarding and nurturing existing donors
• Improve supporter retention and maximise donors’ lifetime value to hyh
• Manage and develop the use of hyh’s CRM effectively to segment data and make insight-led decisions
• Acquire and develop new donors through solicitation and stewardship plans using a supporter journey programme to build engagement and loyalty
• Inspire, motivate and develop the team’s staff and volunteer workforce and maximise their contribution
• Develop all marketing and comms materials through digital and other channels to deliver the programme
• Line manage the Digital Communications Officer
• Deputise for the Head of Fundraising & Communications as required.

Requirements:

• Relevant charity fundraising experience with understanding of supporter acquisition and retention, supporter journey development and understanding of emotional and behavioural motivations for giving.
• Successful track record of generating income and achieving targets
• Experience of developing fundraising or communications initiatives to achieve targets
• Proven ability to engage, inspire and motivate individuals to donate through any chosen channel, with an excellent understanding of online giving and digital channels
• An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Preparing and monitoring income and expenditure budgets, financial projections and financial management information

Skills:

• Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate sensitively; negotiating effectively to generate support among people from diverse backgrounds and all levels
• Strong analytical and methodical IT skills
• Approachable, creative, ‘can-do’ attitude
• Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to motivate and inspire others
• Creative thinking, imaginative and entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team
• Good numerical skills
• Experience line managing at least one person - desirable but not essential

If you are hardworking, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would like to hear from you.

If you are shortlisted, an initial interview will be arranged followed by a second (final) interview stage if you are successful.

*please submit a cover letter with your CV or your application may not be successful*

Equal Opportunities:

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

Are you the person to lead our exciting new fundraising plans, to enable people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions to live the life they choose?

Would you like a people focused role where you have a direct impact on how we fundraise as an organisation?

We are looking to recruit a new Head of Fundraising within United Response and this could be the new role you have been searching for.

About the role:

United Response is a leading charity supporting people with learning disabilities & mental health conditions. Renowned for our person centred approach we are committed to broadening our income sources in order that we can extend the reach of our exciting and innovative services.

You will be part of United Response’s wider Senior Leadership and will lead the full delivery of our Fundraising strategy in support of our new Long Term plan.

As a charitable organisation we are always looking for new and innovative ways to develop our fundraising propositions, to deliver impactful and sustainable services.

The Head of Fundraising is a new role, and will lead the team in building viable and exciting fundraising propositions and support the securing of income from a range of funding streams. You will work with our Fundraising Advisory Committee to develop our fundraising capabilities and capacity in line with our Long Term Plan

About you:

We are looking for someone with ambition and courage to step out of their comfort zone and use their creative imagination to lead our Fundraising team.

You will:

• Have experience within fundraising, ideally within Health and Social care
• Have experience of major donor, corporate, individual and legacy giving
• Be experienced in developing & delivering fundraising plans
• Have knowledge of current fundraising legislation including charitable/private provider market
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have great attention to detail
• Be motivated and enthusiastic
• Be computer literate

Fundraising and Events Assistant
Harrogate, North Yorkshire

This is a permanent role however we will consider applications from students seeking an internship or wishing to undertake a placement year as part of their degree.

About Us

Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.

Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Fundraising and Events Assistant to support our Brand and Relationships team.

The Benefits

We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Harrogate train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Fundraising and Events Assistant, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player. To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website.

The Role

As a Fundraising and Events Assistant, you will help achieve Yorkshire Cancer Research’s strategic aims by:

· Supporting the marketing and fundraising teams to increase brand awareness and engage the public.

· Extending the charity’s reach across Yorkshire by helping to deliver key events and campaigns throughout the year.

· Communicating effectively to our event participants and fundraisers to strengthen our relationship with them by providing excellent customer service and stewardship.

· Assisting to maximize relevant opportunities to generate income for our charity via events and partnership opportunities.

Specifically, you will:

• Be the event participant’s representative and ‘champion’, working to deliver first class information about events, the charity and how money raised will help.
• Help event participants and fundraisers set up online giving pages, providing guidance, sending out merchandise and practical support as necessary.
• Support the event planning process by considering participant information needs pre-event, during and post-event. Proactively share ideas for the ideal stewardship (customer journey) with the events and marketing teams to secure their input and support.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure letters, leaflets and other communications (sent by email and/or post) accurately reflect the brand identity, convey key messages and are sent at the most appropriate times/touchpoints.
• Responsible for stock control, maintaining an accurate inventory of all event equipment and its whereabouts and keep the events section of the stock cupboard tidy.
• Attend a number of Yorkshire Cancer Research events each year to support the successful delivery of the event and to gain an understanding of the needs and feedback of participants and their supporters.
• Maintain a record of event participant and fundraising data (sign ups, attendees, funds raised, etc) and share with the wider team each week.
• Report performance against delivery plans and targets/budgets, recording key learnings (and identifying these when planning future events) to support a culture of constant improvement.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• To be educated to minimum A-Level or equivalent, but a degree in an events, business or marketing related discipline is desirable.
• Experience of working in the events industry and an understanding of what is involved with organising an event, including how to ensure events are safe and well managed. This experience may have been gained through a full-time role, a volunteering experience, or a degree/ equivalent qualification in events.
• Customer service experience in a similar or related role. Experience of dealing with customer queries and providing excellent stewardship, going the extra mile to answer all queries in a polite and timely manner.
• High computer literacy with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.

Application

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, People Partner before 06 June 2022. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us 

Westway Trust is seeking an experienced Head of Fundraising with a solid charity sector background to work closely with the Trust’s Board, Executive & Management teams and external partners to secure income for the Trust that can be used for the benefit of the communities in the North Kensington area.

You will be responsible for the development and effective delivery of Westway Trust’s Business Development and Fundraising position in the market and plan to increase and diversify our income, including our income from Trusts and Foundations, Commissioners and Donors.  You will also develop new fundraising campaigns and develop strong relationships with funders and commissioners and will ensure that impact, measurement and evaluation processes are embedded in all aspects of fundraising work.

You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is committed to supporting and enhancing the lives of people in North Kensington.

To view the full job description and apply for the role visit Westway Trust website.

The application deadline is Sunday 29 May when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

My client is a specialist Film charity who hold an annual Film Festival in London and urgently require an experienced, self starter to take up theHead of Marcomms position and deliver on the 2022 project.

Your key purpose will be to develop and deliver the marcomms strategy, box office and audience/viewing targets for the festival, alongside generating comms initiatives and ad campaigns to raise the profile and sales of individual films.  You will also be required to increase social media engagement and followers and increase membership revenues.

Are you up for the challenge? You will be absolutely au fait with marketing and communications plans for film festivals, TV/film streaming platforms or arts/cultural organisations. You'll have bags of initiative, an ability to work with limited budgets and the nous to build campaigns to drive sales in cinema and online. You must be able to hit the ground running.

A 6 month FTC is on offer but with the possibility of an extension after the main event, to a part-time role.  You can do this role from home and from the charity's office in central London.

If you love working with film and have major event planning & marketing experience, and are after a 6 month contract, please get in touch ASAP.

Job purpose

• To support the overall marketing efforts of Debt Free London.
• To support and continue to build brand continuity and brand voice amongst our partners and within Debt Free London.
• To use our data insights to help promote our service and share our learning.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 31 May 2022.

Head of Fundraising

This is an opportunity for the right person to join the charity as its first Head of Fundraising. The organisation is an established, award winning, regional charity, renowned for its work with refugees and migrants. You will shape its future fundraising strategy and make a positive impact on the lives of refugees and migrants.

For over 23 years, the charity has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries. It has helped to remove the barriers to integration, helping its clients become equal citizens, using a whole-person approach to the delivery of services from specialist legal advice through to education and employment programmes.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising

Location: Birmingham & the Black Country (hybrid working)

Reporting To: CEO / Deputy CEO

Salary: £43,000 - £49,000 (depending on experience & track record) +

contributory pension scheme

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week). Hybrid working with flexible hours. A 4 day or compressed week may be considered.

Contract: Permanent with 6 months’ probation

Annual Leave: 25 days + statutory bank holidays

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Fundraising will join at Senior Management level and will work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Head of Services, and other key managers. This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as the Charity are strengthening and expanding its infrastructure following a period of growth in staff, activities, and turnover (from £776k to £2.8 million in the last 5 years).

We are keen to hear from candidates currently working in senior fundraising roles for third sector

organisations, who would relish the opportunity to lead the charity’s fundraising to assist the plight of refugees and migrants.

Main Responsibilities

You will lead fundraising for the charity, taking an established fundraising capacity and developing it further, to deliver the charity’s ambitious future strategy.

In particular you will:

• Develop a sustainable fundraising strategy to underpin the organisations strategic plans and deliver its goals working with the Senior Management Team. The strategy should aim to accelerate income growth in a sustainable manner, exploiting both a wide range of existing fundraising sources and new income opportunities.
• Increase fundraising across the mix of income streams, including trusts and foundations, private

donors, corporate funders, and statutory agencies. For this purpose, you will take the lead in writing and submitting high quality applications to a range of funders, and you will oversee fundraising events and appeals, including individual giving and legacy opportunities. You will need to ensure compliance with best practice in fundraising including use of data and confidentiality.

• Create cohesive fundraising marketing and communications to support the charity’s wider Marketing & Communications strategy developing compelling communications targeted at different audiences.

• Ensure effective measurement & evaluation, working with the Senior Management Team so that the charity’s impact measures are robust and can be effectively reported to funders.

• Contribute to the overall strategic direction as an active member of the Senior Management Team and ensure that the fundraising efforts remain consistent with the charity’s strategic goals.

Person Specification

You will be educated to at least degree level, have at least five years’ experience and a successful track record of delivering substantial results at a senior management level. You should be able to demonstrate skills and competency in the following areas:

Strategic thinking and analytical skills to:

• develop big-picture strategy, place strategy in the wider context and identify its opportunities and threats; and quickly and proficiently absorb new information and data to draw insightful conclusions.

Strong planning and operational delivery to:

• translate strategy into deliverable operational plans.
• drive measurement & evaluation of core and programme activities.
• initiate new ideas but also adapt to existing processes and systems; and be well-organised, able to prioritise and have good attention to detail.

Sound financial acumen to:

• understand basic financial principles, accounting, and budgeting; and be able to build, track, forecast and report against fundraising budgets.

Good communications skills to:

• represent the charity at high-level meetings with a broad range of stakeholders and funders.
• articulate complex ideas simply and effectively; and have excellent oral, written and presentational skills.

Collaborative team player who:

• works effectively with colleagues to establish positive working relationships.
• is flexible and can adjust to changing priorities; and has a strong work ethic, is calm under pressure and has a can-do attitude

Flexible working & benefits:

The charity is committed to providing a positive and flexible working environment for its staff. The role of Head of Fundraising is a full-time, permanent contract with a six-month probationary period and a mix of home and office working. A four-day week or compressed week may also be considered.

You would be required to work from one of the centres located in Wolverhampton or Birmingham at least one day a week.

You would also need to attend meetings in person with colleagues and funders as required.

Staff benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays – annual leave increase with length of service
• 5% contribution to pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme/ physical and mental health wellness support
• Training and opportunities for advancement

Application Process

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience match the main responsibilities and person specification.

The charity will review applications on a rolling basis and contact you if you are shortlisted for interview, so

please apply as soon as possible.

Further Information

Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity employer, which means they will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. They recruit and develop their people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and they are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other requirements of the role:

The successful applicant needs to have the right to work in the UK.

The post is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).

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Purpose of the Role

This is an opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre (RMC) as its first Head of Fundraising. RMC is an established, award winning, regional charity, renowned for its work with refugees and migrants. You will shape its future fundraising strategy and make a positive impact on the lives of refugees and migrants.

For over 23 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries. It has helped to remove the barriers to integration, helping its clients become equal citizens, using a whole-person approach to the delivery of services from specialist legal advice through to education and employment programmes. 

The Head of Fundraising will join RMC at Senior Management level and will work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Head of Services and other key managers. This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as RMC are strengthening and expanding its infrastructure following a period of growth in staff, activities and turnover (from £776k to £2.8 million in the last 5 years). 

We are keen to hear from candidates currently working in senior fundraising roles for third-sector organisations, who would relish the opportunity to lead RMC’s fundraising to assist the plight of refugees and migrants. 

Main Responsibilities

You will lead fundraising at RMC, taking an established fundraising capacity and developing it further, to deliver the charity’s ambitious future strategy.

In particular you will:

• develop a sustainable fundraising strategy to underpin RMC’s strategic plans and deliver its goals working with the Senior Management Team. The strategy should aim to accelerate income growth in a sustainable manner, exploiting both a wide range of existing fundraising sources and new income opportunities.

• increase fundraising across the mix of income streams, including trusts and foundations, private donors, corporate funders and statutory agencies. For this purpose, you will take the lead in writing and submitting high quality applications to a range of funders, and you will oversee fundraising events and appeals, including individual giving and legacy opportunities. You will need to ensure compliance with best practice in fundraising including use of data and confidentiality

• create cohesive fundraising marketing and communications to support RMC’s wider Marketing & Communications strategy developing compelling communications targeted at different audiences. 

• ensure effective measurement & evaluation, working with the Senior Management Team so that RMC’s impact measures are robust and can be effectively reported to funders.

• contribute to RMC’s overall strategic direction as an active member of the Senior Management Team and ensure that RMC’s fundraising efforts remain consistent with the charity’s strategic goals

Person Specification

You will be educated to at least degree level, have at least five years experience and a successful track record of delivering substantial results at a senior management level. You should be able to demonstrate skills and competency in the following areas: 

Strategic thinking and analytical skills to:

• develop big-picture strategy, place strategy in the wider context and identify its opportunities and threats; and • quickly and proficiently absorb new information and data to draw insightful conclusions. 

Strong planning and operational delivery to:

• translate strategy into deliverable operational plans;

• drive measurement & evaluation of core and programme activities;

• initiate new ideas but also adapt to existing processes and systems; and

• be well-organised, able to prioritise and have good attention to detail. 

Sound financial acumen to:

• understand basic financial principles, accounting and budgeting; and

• be able to build, track, forecast and report against fundraising budgets. 

Good communications skills to:

• represent RMC at high-level meetings with a broad range of stakeholders and funders;

• articulate complex ideas simply and effectively; and

• have excellent oral, written and presentational skills. 

Collaborative team player who:

• works effectively with colleagues to establish positive working relationships;

• is flexible and can adjust to changing priorities; and

• has a strong work ethic, is calm under pressure and has a can-do attitude 

Flexible working & benefits

Flexible working:

RMC is committed to providing a positive and flexible working environment for its staff. The role of Head of Fundraising is a full-time, permanent contract with a six-month probationary period and a mix of home and office working. A four-day week or compressed week may also be considered.

You would be required to work from one of RMC’s centres located in Wolverhampton or Birmingham at least one day a week. You would also need to attend meetings in person with colleagues and funders as required.

Staff benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays – annual leave increase with length of service

• 5% contribution to pension scheme

• Employee assistance programme/ physical and mental health wellness support

• Training and opportunities for advancement

Application Process

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience match the main responsibilities and person specification to Pam Gill, Deputy CEO  Candidates are welcome to have an informal conversation with us before applying. If you wish to do so, please e-mail

We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact you if you are shortlisted for interview, so please apply as soon as possible.

Further Information

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other requirements of the role:

The successful applicant needs to have the right to work in the UK.

The post is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). 

Kidney Care UK is the leading kidney patient support charity in the UK. We provide practical, financial, and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and campaign to improve kidney care services across the UK.

We are recruiting for a Head of Fundraising at a time of exciting growth and opportunity for the charity. Our priority is to reach and support more of the 3 million people living with chronic kidney disease. To do this, we need to increase fundraised income to £4m per year by 2025. You will need to be able to work creatively and proactively to drive forward income generation to enable Kidney Care UK to sustain its critical patient support work, now and into the future.

The successful applicant will report to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications and will have the following skills and experience:

• At least five years’ senior philanthropic experience of securing £1m+ of gifts per annum
• A track record of successfully managing teams of more than five across all fundraising disciplines
• Leading annual planning processes to produce effective strategies and campaigns to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams
• Significant experience of producing and managing cost-effective budgets
• Experience of driving change and translating strategy into practice
• Understanding of tax and legal issues affecting fundraising and of the current fundraising environment and its implications
• Experience of working for a charity or a health-related organisation

We are seeking a self-motivated individual with excellent people management and interpersonal skills. You will have a proactive, committed, and creative approach with a passion for fundraising and a genuine care for improving patient outcomes. This role would suit senior fundraisers who have experience of both managing high performing teams and developing their own philanthropic relationships. Experience of healthcare is desirable rather than essential.

If you have the qualities we are looking for and would like to play a central role for Kidney Care UK, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 27th May 2022.  Applications will be considered on receipt, and we may close the application window earlier. The role reports directly to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications.

About WLM
WLM has been working in the community in London since 1887. We currently work in Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Islington with a focus on PTS Coaching, Hubs & Residential Services, Counselling Services and Criminal Justice Services.

WLM is a values led organisation. Our people are the heart of what we do. We have recently embarked on developing an asset-based approach in partnership with Mayday Trust building on our work embedding recovery and psychologically informed approaches.

About the Role
The Head of Fundraising role is crucial in leading the growth of income for this year and the future. The role is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive fundraising strategy and leading the fundraising team.

About You
You will be a results-oriented leader with the experience, skills and drive to take WLM to the next level in its fundraising and marketing. You will be appreciative of the heritage of WLM and can see how our roots in the Church create opportunities for us today.  We need a confident ambassador for our work – comfortable talking with corporates, high net-worth individuals and speaking publicly about our work. 

Please note the advertised salary is subject to a benchmarking exercise - but the final salary will not be lower.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please review the job pack and complete our application form via our website.
• Closing date for applications is midnight 16th June 2022.
• Interviews and assessments dates TBC.
• All appointments will be made on WLM’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.