Head of fundraising jobs in Bristol, bristol city

What if your fundraising leadership could help women move from crisis and trauma into safety and hope?

That's exactly what One25 does. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive the income strategy behind one of Bristol's most respected, justice focused charities supporting women who street sex work. As Head of Fundraising and a member of the senior leadership team, you'll drive the diversification of income streams and lead a team that powers One25's exceptional and compassionate service delivery.

Salary: £51,104 per annum
Location: Bristol with flexibility for hybrid working (ideally 2 days per week onsite)
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours FTE or reduced contract considered
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 33 days holiday including bank plus additional with length of service, 2 days wellness leave, up to 13 days' time off in lieu, option to join 4-Day Week Pilot after probation (work 20% less for the same salary) currently under review.
Culture: Flexible, life-and-family friendly

About the role
You'll lead a talented team across a diverse income mix, including trusts and foundations, philanthropy, individual giving, legacies, and community fundraising. Your North Star will be sustainable income that ensures women can access advocacy, support, and safety.

This role is about diversifying income and creating a long-term strategy and portfolio that strengthens supporter relationships and builds resilience at every stage of the donor journey. The charity is keen to explore the potential of high-value support, relying on your fundraising expertise to guide approaches for cultivating and stewarding major donors.

What you'll bring
You're a strategic thinker who leads with warmth and confidence, unafraid to be authentic and vulnerable. In previous roles, you've secured significant gifts, shaped income strategies, and inspired teams to grow, learn and thrive.

At heart, you're values-driven, emotionally intelligent, and committed to social justice - someone who listens deeply and leads with integrity and trust.

Most of all, you believe in the potential of women facing multiple disadvantages and you're motivated by fundraising that is ethical, relational and grounded in dignity.

Why One25?
You'll join a reflective, inclusive team that prioritises wellbeing, invests in growth and champions its values every day. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement and learning and you'll be empowered and enabled to bring your whole self to work.

Are you ready to apply?
Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People as the first step.

If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more detail about the application process.

Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 18th March

Interview dates will be confirmed soon.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Salary: £60,000–£70,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week, occasional evenings/weekends)
Location: Onsite – South Bristol (224 Youth Zone)
Closing date: 9^th March

Interviews: 13^th March (virtual) and 18^th or 19^th March (in-person)
Benefits: 33 days annual leave ( birthday leave), cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family leave, free gym access once the Youth Zone opens, and access to OnSide’s Talent Academy for training and development

We are delighted to be partnering with 224 Youth Zone to recruit for their new Head of Fundraising and Communications. Set to transform opportunities for young people across South Bristol, 224 will be a state-of-the-art space open seven days a week, providing a safe, inspiring environment for young people aged 8–19 (and up to 25 with additional needs).

As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will play a pivotal senior leadership role in securing the £1.4m annual income required. You will build and deliver an ambitious income strategy, lead a high-performing team and oversee all aspects of fundraising and external communications. Your focus will be on managing high-value donors with an emphasis on individuals and corporates, sourcing, securing and managing multi-year funding relationships.

Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, you will build the Youth Zone’s fundraising strength from the ground up, ensuring exceptional stewardship, effective reporting, and a strong pipeline for future growth.

To be successful as the Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will need:

• A strong track record of generating income in either the charity or commercial sector, comfortable with managing relationships and working to targets
• Demonstrable success in developing income generation strategies
• Experience managing and motivating a high-performing team
• Outstanding relationship-building, communication and presentation skills

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2880AJ