Corporate fundraiser jobs

Head of Fundraising – Oasis Hub Waterloo

Salary: £46,403–£52,420 per annum
Location: Waterloo, London SE1
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Oasis Hub Waterloo is looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to lead the next chapter of our fundraising journey.

For over 20 years we’ve been serving our local community through an integrated model that brings together education, community services and church. Every week we support children, young people and families through our schools, Foodbank, debt, welfare, housing and immigration advice, youth work, mentoring, community spaces and much more. Our vision is for community: where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.

As our new Head of Fundraising, you’ll play a key role in making that vision possible.

You’ll develop and deliver a sustainable fundraising strategy, building income across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, statutory funding, community fundraising and individual giving. You’ll also lead and develop a small fundraising team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise opportunities for support.

You'll be joining us at a pivotal moment in the organisation, as we seek to embed a sustainable income generation strategy, ensuring we can sustainably meet and grow our £1.3 million budget. This is a strategic leadership role with plenty of hands-on fundraising.

We’re looking for someone who has:

· A successful track record in senior fundraising, particularly securing significant trust and foundation funding.

· Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies that achieve sustainable income growth.

· Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

· Experience managing staff.

· A passion for community transformation and social justice.

In return, you’ll join a values-driven organisation genuinely working to transform our community every day.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote wellbeing and are family friendly.

To apply: Please send a CV, alongside the completed application questions by email  - incomplete applications will not be considered. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further information.

Closing date:  9am  Wednesday 2 September

Interview date: Thursday 10 September, in-person, at Oasis Waterloo

We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It's what makes your application stand out!

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from Oasis' Christ-centered ethos.

Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Cambridge Muslim College is an independent institution of higher education and a registered charity, rooted in the Islamic tradition and advancing knowledge, scholarship and public understanding.

Through its teaching, research and public programmes, the College is committed to developing a new generation of Muslim leaders who are deeply grounded in their tradition and able to engage confidently with contemporary Britain.

Through a focused portfolio of programmes spanning Islamic Studies, contextual leadership and Classical Arabic, alongside research across theology, philosophy, ethics, education and social institutions, Cambridge Muslim College brings traditional scholarship into dialogue with the modern world. Operating on a deliberately small, high-quality scale, the College has around 100 students, many of whom are supported through scholarships funded by a committed donor community. With income primarily philanthropic, fundraising is central to the College’s ability to invest in its teaching, research and public programmes.

Cambridge Muslim College is now focused on strengthening its long-term fundraising strategy and sustainability. The College has an established and diverse fundraising programme encompassing major donors, regular giving, campaigns and corporate partnerships, with significant opportunities to deepen existing donor relationships and develop new sources of support. This includes growing major giving beyond the annual Ramadan period, further developing the College’s Friends and Patrons programme, and building new corporate and international partnerships.

The Development Manager (Fundraising & Engagement) will play a pivotal role in this next phase, combining hands-on income generation with strategic leadership of fundraising and engagement. Working closely with the Registrar, senior leadership and Trustees, you will shape and deliver a more structured and sustainable approach to philanthropy while leading a small Development team encompassing fundraising operations and communications. This is a broad, relationship-led role with significant scope to strengthen systems, develop new opportunities and build long-term relationships with the donors and communities who support the College.

As Development Manager (Fundraising & Engagement), you will:

• Develop and deliver the College’s fundraising and donor engagement strategy
• Build and manage strong relationships with major donors and prospects
• Identify, cultivate and secure new funding opportunities across a diverse funding base
• Lead fundraising campaigns and develop compelling cases for support
• Develop major donor fundraising, including new business and opportunities to grow support beyond Ramadan
• Strengthen regular giving and donor engagement through the College’s Friends and Patrons programme
• Develop corporate partnerships and explore opportunities to grow international giving
• Strengthen fundraising systems, pipeline management, stewardship and reporting
• Oversee communications and digital engagement, ensuring activity supports fundraising and engagement objectives
• Line manage and support the Development Coordinator and Communications Coordinator

Essential skills and experience:

• Multi-income stream fundraising experience, which must include major donors plus either corporate fundraising or regular giving/membership schemes
• A track record of securing significant five-figure or six-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with credibility engaging donors, partners and senior stakeholders
• Experience developing compelling cases for support and effective stewardship strategies
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with Muslim communities and an understanding of faith-based giving practices, including Zakat and Sadaqah
• The ability to build trusted relationships with donors and stakeholders within Muslim communities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience overseeing public-facing communications and digital channels
• The ability to provide effective leadership and direction to a small team
• Willingness and ability to undertake occasional international travel

Desirable:

• Corporate or alumni fundraising experience
• Experience of fundraising campaigns and appeals

Employee benefits include:

• 5% employer pension contribution
• 28 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, plus 2 additional days for each Eid
• Free home-cooked lunches during term time

Corporate Partnerships Manager
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (average 2 days per week in London office)
Closing date: 14 September
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and flexible working options

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager at a leading UK charity. This is a great opportunity for a target-driven, motivated new business fundraiser looking to develop their career in a successful team and have a meaningful impact.

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to lead on high-value, strategic partnerships that deliver measurable impact. You’ll join a forward-thinking team with a new fundraising strategy and a highly qualified pipeline, ready to hit the ground running.

As part of this exciting role, you will drive the corporate partnerships strategy to meet ambitious income targets and support organisational growth. You will lead on securing multi-year, six-figure partnerships with major UK and global companies, while building and managing strategic relationships with senior decision-makers. Acting as a senior ambassador at industry events, you will represent the charity and develop innovative partnership models that align with corporate social responsibility objectives and deliver mutual value.

To be successful as the Corporate Partnerships Manager you will need:

• A proven track record of securing multi-year, six-figure corporate partnerships
• Substantial experience in corporate fundraising and partnership development, ideally New Business related, with track record of raising income to target
• Outstanding influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV or contact us and quote the reference 3015EI.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

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

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for an interim fundraiser to join their team. The organisation is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest. With a committed, dedicated staff team and clear plans to scale reach, support and impact, Carers First lives its values by being positive, collaborative and ambitious in all it does.

This role is offered on a flexible 9-month contract paying a salary of up to £33,944 per annum, with flexible remote working arrangements and occasional travel to the Strood Head Office or London for team meetings.

The interim fundraiser will be responsible for securing and sustaining trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising income to enable the charity to grow its support and impact for carers. They will build positive relationships with previous, current and prospective funders; produce compelling and accurate funding applications and reports; use their systems to accurately record and monitor their trust and corporate fundraising and undertake research to identify new funding opportunities. The postholder will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity to communicate the need of our work, demonstrate its impact and ensure that funders receive high-quality information.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in fundraising through trusts, foundations and/or corporates. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of identifying, developing and delivering successful cases for support. They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of understanding detailed information from multiple sources and turning it into clear, accurate and compelling written applications and reports. The ideal candidate will demonstrate understanding of and an ambitiouscommitment to the goals and values of the charity.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role—and hopefully your application—so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Corporate Partnership Executive. 

Salary:c£30,000 per annum plus £3,333 Inner London Allowance.

Location:London, with ideally 1-2 days in the office. Remote and flexible options available.

(If you work remotely you will not be entitled to Inner London Allowance).

Contract:Permanent – 35 hours per week. 

Benefits: 

· 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5additional days for continuous service andoption to buy or sell leave. 

· Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities. 

· Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. 

· Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover. 

· Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts. 

Why Action for Children? 

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can makea huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A bit about the role

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic Corporate Partnership Executive on a full-time permanent contract to work with our corporate partners to build strong relationships, deliver engaging fundraising and volunteering activity, manage partnership communications and processes, and help maximise income that supports vulnerable children and young people across the UK.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

· Manage a portfolio of national corporate partnerships, delivering fundraising, engagement and communication activities that support partnership objectives and maximise income.

· Build and maintain relationships with key contacts through regular meetings, site visits and engaging communications.

· Deliver exceptional stewardship to fundraisers and supporters through timely communications, fundraising guidance, recognition and impact reporting.

· Create compelling communications, including newsletters, social media content, presentations and partnership reports.

· Work with fundraising platforms, including JustGiving and Benevity.

· Coordinate volunteering opportunities for corporate partners, working with internal colleagues to deliver engaging and rewarding experiences for supporters.

Let's talk about you 

· Experience of working in a charity, fundraising, customer service, account management, events or other relationship-focused environment with a focus on maximising income.

· Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with supporters, customers, clients or stakeholders.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

· Demonstrable administrative and organisational skills whilst managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Established IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. 

Find us onLinkedin,FacebookorYouTubeto get to know us better. 

Closing Date:Wednesday 26th August 2026. 

Interviews will be held via MS Teams week commencing 31st August 2026. 

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole. 

Diversity, equality, andinclusion 

AtActionforChildren,we'rededicatedto building a diverse,inclusive, and authentic workplace. 

Weactivelyencourageapplicationsfrom Black, Asian &MinorityEthnic, and disabled candidates as they areunder-representedwithinActionforChildren. We want to takedeliberateand purposefulactionto ensure equalopportunityto all groups in society and forActionforChildren. 

Community Fundraiser – East Midlands

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 an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!

It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser – East Midlands, to join our Income Generation and Development team.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?   
• Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
• Do you live in our East Midlands region (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Rutland)?

Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?

Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack attached below. 

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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

Closing Date: 06th September 2026

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.

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  

This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

Please note that interviews will take place on Friday 04 September in Maggie's Glasgow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Christie Charity in a brand-new role that will play a key part in shaping the future of our fundraising events programme.

As Fundraising Officer, you'll help deliver an exciting portfolio of charity-owned and third-party events that inspire supporters, create unforgettable experiences and generate vital income to support world-leading cancer care, research and treatment. Every event you help deliver will make a real difference to the lives of patients and their families.

This is a varied and rewarding role that sits across both our Events and Corporate Partnerships teams, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad range of fundraising skills. Alongside delivering exceptional events, you'll support the growth of our corporate fundraising programme by helping to build strong business partnerships, increase employee engagement and identify new opportunities to maximise fundraising income.

If you're passionate about creating memorable supporter experiences, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of an ambitious team making a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

We are seeking a passionate and proactive fundraising professional to drive income growth, secure strategic partnerships and support a charity making a real difference in local communities.

Salary: £36,000-£41,000 per annum DOE
Location: Sussex / Hybrid
Hours: 30 or 37 hours per week. Applications for a 4-day week or compressed hours will be considered.
Closing Date: Rolling recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as received and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead and develop income generation activities across a range of fundraising streams. With a particular focus on corporate partnerships, you will play a key role in increasing sustainable income and building meaningful relationships with supporters, businesses and community stakeholders.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will help shape and deliver fundraising plans, identify new opportunities for growth and develop partnerships that create long-term value for both the charity and its supporters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering fundraising initiatives that support organisational objectives.
• Building, managing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
• Researching, cultivating and securing new income opportunities across multiple fundraising streams.
• Developing compelling proposals, presentations and partnership agreements.
• Building strong relationships with corporate supporters, individual donors, community groups and volunteers.
• Monitoring fundraising performance, income targets and budgets.
• Maintaining accurate supporter data and producing reports to support decision-making.
• Representing the organisation at events, meetings and networking opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maximise fundraising opportunities and supporter engagement.

About You

You will be a motivated and relationship-focused fundraising professional with experience of generating income and creating successful partnerships. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and skilled at identifying opportunities that deliver tangible results.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development or account management.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Experience developing bids, proposals or sponsorship opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Experience working with CRM systems and analysing performance data.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for making a positive social impact.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established charity committed to improving lives and supporting people facing significant challenges within their communities. Through a range of specialist services and initiatives, the organisation works to create lasting positive change and deliver meaningful outcomes for those who need support most.

The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and offers a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, collaborate and develop their careers.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Fundraiser, Community Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Income Generation Manager, Charity Partnerships Manager, Development Manager, Relationship Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Corporate Relations Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager or External Relations Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

About us

Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.

In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.

To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Sponsorship and Individual Giving Officer. This role will play a key part in increasing and diversifying our income, enabling us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome even more dogs during this pivotal moment in our charity’s history.

Role

Greyhound Rescue Wales is seeking a motivated and compassionate Sponsorship and Individual Giving Officer to grow and steward this important income stream. This role will nurture, develop and manage our corporate and individual giving programme, including legacies, ensuring our supporters feel valued and informed.

As part of our Income Generation Team, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Trusts & Foundations Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to help deliver an annual income target of £400K+.

You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate relationships, membership and donors, whilst developing new partnerships and individual giving, including development of our legacies programme.

Please see attached the full job description and person specification

Sue Ryder ensure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.

Last year over 9,400 people were cared for by Sue Ryder’s hospice teams at home or in one of their centres. Their hospices provide expert palliative care and support for people who are living with a life-limiting condition, as well as supporting their families.

“Knowing there were people there 24 hours a day, not just professionals doing a job, but people who genuinely cared, meant everything.” (Family of a patient).

We are looking for a Regional Fundraiser to deliver sustainable funds through a variety of income streams. Are you a passionate person with excellent networking skills, and the ability to develop relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds?

This role is an amazing opportunity to make a difference as part of a truly inspirational fundraising team. Could it be the right role for you? 

The Role

In this role you will deliver locally tailored activity to grow income and engagement across a variety of income streams. Reporting directly to the Regional Fundraising Team Manager, the main responsibilities include:

• Representing the charity within the local community, to raise awareness and increase engagement.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters including community groups, businesses and volunteers.
• Maintaining accurate data and ensuring compliant fundraising practice.
• Supporting in the implementation of the fundraising strategy. 

The Person

We are looking for someone that has exceptional communications skills, is passionate, enthusiastic and has the ability to develop relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. You must be confident presenting to community groups and networking with professionals. 

Previous experience of delivering income in a fundraising role across community, events, corporate or volunteer-led activity would be advantageous. You must be sensitive and empathetic to working in a hospice environment, and any knowledge or understanding of In-Memory and Legacy giving would be desirable.

You must be able to work flexibly including occasional evening and weekends as required.

Why Sue Ryder?

The Wheatfields Hospice is a remarkable place, tucked away in the leafy suburbs of Headingley. It is a tranquil oasis that provides expert palliative care, which is vital for patients and their families when they need it most.

Sue Ryder have been providing expert care for over 70 years. They put people at the heart of the care they provide, and at the heart of the organisation.

This is evident in the friendly, positive welcome they give. The organisational culture provides a wonderful working environment where people feel valued, supported and where everyone adds value! Their commitment to invest in people to support personal development gives this role the opportunity for growth.

The charity’s benefits include:

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Access to Employee support programme
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals

If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! Apply here, or get in contact with Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Every child deserves something wonderful to look forward to. At The Dream Factory, we create life-changing dreams for children and young adults aged 3–25 with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, severe disabilities and serious illnesses. We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to help grow our income, strengthen supporter relationships and ensure we can continue making dreams come true for even more families.

Income Generation and Development Lead

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a new phase of income generation and organisational sustainability within a growing and ambitious mental health charity.

This is not a traditional fundraising role. It is an opportunity to build something.

Join the Trust as it enters an exciting new phase focused on strengthening long-term sustainability, developing strategic partnerships and creating new opportunities to support mental health and wellbeing across Surrey.

If you are an experienced and ambitious income generation professional who can help lead that journey, then we want to hear from you!

Position: Income Generation & Development Lead

Location: Surrey/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement)

Closing Date: 23 August 2026

Interview Date: 3 & 4 September2026

The Role

The charity are investing in this role because they believe the organisation can significantly strengthen and diversify its income, increase unrestricted funding, and build new strategic partnerships and opportunities that support long-term impact across Surrey.

You will establish and lead a high-performing income generation function, bringing strategy, structure and momentum to activity that is currently fragmented and underdeveloped.

The role will work closely with senior leadership at the organisaion and Catalyst Support on selected partnership initiatives and collaborative opportunities that strengthen mental health support across Surrey. There is a clear expectation that the role will contribute significantly to improving the organisation’s financial resilience and move towards generating net financial contribution over time.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Build an income generation function from the ground up
• Shape organisational strategy and sustainability
• Develop high-value partnerships and collaborative opportunities
• Work across innovation, community mental health and system partnerships
• Help position the charity as a key partner in improving mental health support across Surrey.

You will also contribute to selected partnership initiatives and joint funding opportunities with Catalyst Support as part of strengthening collaboration across the county.

We’re open to reasonable adjustments and flexible approaches to the role.

About You

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. We are looking for someone who can build pipeline, secure funding, develop partnerships and create the systems and relationships needed for sustainable growth.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams
• Has built and converted funding pipelines into secured income
• Understands the UK charity and/or commissioning landscape
• Can work strategically while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused
• Is comfortable operating autonomously in a growing and evolving environment
• Brings energy, credibility and relationship-building strength.

You will have experience of:

• Securing income across multiple streams (trusts & foundations, statutory funding, corporate or major donors)
• Building and converting income pipelines into secured funding
• Developing and delivering income generation strategies
• Working within the UK charity and/or commissioning environment
• Translating organisational priorities and relationships into income opportunities
• Leading or significantly contributing to successful funding bids.

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley, offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Income Generation, Trusts, Trusts and Foundations, Foundations, Statutory Funding, Corporate, Major Donor, Major Gift, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gift Fundraiser, Income Generation Lead, Fundraising Lead, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Income Generation Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Are you a relationship builder and networker looking to use your skills to make a big impact on the lives of babies and children with life- shortening and life-threatening conditions and their families?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering again with Zoe's Place in their search for the next Business Development Officer in their Middlesbrough hospice. This is a pivotal moment in the hospice's growth, and they are looking for someone who is naturally outgoing, personable and results-focused to support them to grow their corporate pipeline in order to continue their important work.

Salary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, Middlesbrough with ability to work from home one day a week after 6 months in the role
Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year, free parking onsite, and professional L&D opportunities

Zoe's Place is the only baby specific hospice charity in the UK, providing specialist palliative, respite and end of life care for children aged 0 to 5 with life limiting and life-threatening conditions. They offer a safe, nurturing and joyful environment where families can feel completely supported. With their dedicated nurses delivering 24-hour care, they work together to make every moment of childhood count.

About the role

As our Business Development Officer, you'll support the delivery of Zoe's Place overall income generation strategy, by developing a portfolio of corporate supporters at Zoe's Place Middlesbrough to deliver long term sustainable income growth.

You'll do this through providing excellent stewardship to newly established corporate relationships and identifying opportunities to grow current partnerships. This role is all about opening doors and generating new opportunities for support. You'll support the delivery of events on behalf of the hospice for both existing and potential relationships, and you'll also represent the hospice in external networking events, delivering presentations, and clearly communicating the hospice's case for support.

About you

This role would suit a natural relationship builder and networking superstar.

You'll bring:

• Experience working in fundraising, business development, sales or potentially recruitment or partnership management
• Experience developing partnerships and engaging a wide range of supporters and stakeholders
• Experience attending networking events, and the confidence to represent the charity externally
• A naturally outgoing, personable and results-focused attitude to work
• A passion for making a meaningful difference through your work

Most importantly, you'll be someone who combines ambition with compassion, and who is excited by the opportunity to help ensure the future of an organisation that means so much to the families it supports.

If you're someone who understands that every conversation can potentially lead somewhere and are motivated to make a real difference to children and families every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply:

All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Gabi Smith as the first step. From there, we'll be in touch with full application details if you meet our initial assessment of the skills and experience required.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 31st August
Interview: In person at the Middlesbrough hospice week commencing 7th September.

Please let us know if you have any issues with interview dates above as we understand that it's peak summer holiday time and we don't want this to impact your being able to apply.

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.