ADVERT EXPIRED Director of Fundraising and Partnerships

Director of Fundraising and Partnerships

We are seeking an experienced fundraising leader to secure major funding, develop strategic partnerships and drive sustainable growth for a purpose-led organisation.

Salary: £67,000–£76,000 depending on experience
Location: Central London (Old Street) – Hybrid working (60% office, 40% home)
Hours: Full-time, five days per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 30 days' holiday, 10% employer pension contribution and flexible working
Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a newly created senior leadership position within an influential, independent non-profit organisation working across finance, philanthropy and social impact.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will develop and deliver a fundraising and partnerships strategy that strengthens financial sustainability, builds influential relationships and secures significant funding.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, requiring someone who can identify opportunities, lead major funding negotiations and inspire a collaborative team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver a diversified fundraising and partnerships strategy.
• Personally secure six-figure and multi-year funding commitments.
• Build relationships with foundations, government, corporates, financial institutions and other strategic partners.
• Increase unrestricted and flexible income alongside programme funding.
• Lead, support and develop fundraising and partnership colleagues.
• Oversee funding pipelines, CRM systems, forecasting and budgets.
• Work closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues to secure new opportunities.
• Use technology and AI effectively to improve fundraising performance.

About You

You will be an accomplished fundraising professional with a strong track record of securing major funding and developing influential partnerships.

You will have:

• Proven experience personally securing six-figure and multi-year funding.
• Substantial fundraising experience across at least two of the following: foundations, government, corporates or financial institutions.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building capabilities.
• Sound financial judgement, including pipeline management, CRM and forecasting.

Knowledge of impact investing, capital markets or sustainable finance would be advantageous but is not essential.

About the Organisation

Our client is an independent, mission-led non-profit working to create positive social and environmental change through investment and collaboration.

Working with leaders across finance, business, philanthropy and government, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of development, strengthening its partnerships and long-term financial resilience.

Application Process

Please note: After uploading your CV, you will progress to the next stage of the online application, where you will be required to complete three written questions (maximum 250 words per answer) and provide a covering letter.

These questions form part of the initial shortlisting process. Please follow the instructions provided and complete all sections of your application.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Director of Fundraising, Director of Development, Director of Partnerships, Head of Fundraising, Director of Income Generation, Head of Strategic Partnerships or Development Director.