Charity Development Manager

Liverpool, Merseyside (Hybrid)
£35,000 - £40,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

We are looking for a creative and passionate person to be responsibile for securing financial support to sustain and grow the Charity's work. A priority is to lead a £3M campaign for a new building. 

Background

The history of our Charity streches back over 230 years to the foundation of a school for the blind by Edward Rushton. Since 1898 the school has been based in Wavertree and in 2016 Rushton Futures opened alongside the school, providing a service for young adults aged 19+ with complex needs. 

About the Rushton Centre Project

The Development Manager's primary work in the initial phase of the role will be to direct a fundraising campaign for the new Rushton Centre. The Centre is being designed to meet the changing needs of the Charity. As well as a hydrotherapy pool, we want to open a cafe which will give young people with additional needs opportunity for work, and we want to create additional spaces. The Centre will cost an estimated £4M. The Trustees are in a position to contribute £1M from reserves, but the Development Manager will play a crucial role in desgining and implementing a fundraising strategy for the remaining funds. 

Job details, benefits and application process

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid. Based in Wavertree and Remote.

Pay: £35K - £40K, depending on experience

Benefits:

  • Flexible working
  • 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme (7.5 employer contribution)
  • Refer a friend Scheme (Currently £500)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Medicash
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
  • Christmas Club
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Death in Service

For full roles and responsibilities, please contact our HR Team for an application pack. 

Please note we do not accept CVs. To apply for this post, please complete the application form and return to our HR Team by 9am on Tuesday 5th May. Interviews will be on Tuesday 19th May. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 

Organisation
The Royal School for the Blind Charity View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 20 April 2026
Closing date: 05 May 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Fundraising

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