Head of Fundraising

London (Hybrid)
£50,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Salary: £50,000 (inclusive of London weighting)
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Hybrid, London (minimum fortnightly office attendance)
Closing date: 16 September 
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus winter closure, PerkBox discounts and wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access.

We have a great opportunity for a Head of Fundraising working for an ambitious education charity. The role reports to the Director of Fundraising and Communications and offers the chance to lead and shape an exciting fundraising strategy at a pivotal stage of growth, helping the organisation expand its reach and impact across England.

As part of this exciting role, you will lead a team of five fundraisers and drive income generation across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, major donors and individual giving. You will personally lead the major donor strategy, building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and strategic supporters, while acting as a senior ambassador for the organisation.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will identify new fundraising opportunities, oversee stewardship programmes, deliver high-value fundraising pitches and ensure a sustainable and diverse income base that supports ambitious growth plans over the coming years.

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

  • Proven track record of securing six-figure gifts across a range of fundraising income streams
  • Experience of leading and developing a fundraising team while delivering income growth and strategic objectives
  • Strong relationship-building skills with senior corporate stakeholders, trusts and foundations, and major donors, alongside excellent communication and ambassadorial abilities.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV or contact us and quote the reference 3085HB.

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.

 

Organisation
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 02 September 2026
Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 01:00
Job ref: MP247486CT2038-3085HB
Tags: Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Major Donor, Trusts / Foundations