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Charity People are delighted to be collaborating with the incredible and inspirational British Exploring Society to find a new Head of Development
British Exploring Society are a youth development charity with adventure at their heart coupled with an (lifelong) impact driven mind-set. They take young people to extraordinary destinations both literally and metaphorically.
They are seeking a new Head of Development to facilitate steady growth in income to enable us to unlock the potential in more young people’s lives. They have connections with some fantastic stakeholders and donors already and now need an expert relationship manager to foster and develop these relationships whilst identifying new networks. There is a newly recruited Development board and a committed and talented trustee board, all of whom you would be working very closely with.
Additionally, there is a realisation of the need for continued investment in the fundraising programme to be successful, coupled with a flexible working environment to support the new Head of Development to achieve the greatest possible results
If you are adventurous, ambitious and seeking a supportive environment where you can develop professionally whilst creating a strategy to identity and execute innovative ideas then we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking someone with outstanding (high value) relationship led Fundraising experience. If that sounds like you and you would like to hear more then please don’t hesitate to contact Nick Billingham at Charity People or click apply and if we think you may have the experience we are seeking we will be in touch with further information.
Based near South Kensington, in the offices of the Royal Geographical Society. This is a full time role though we are very open to considering different working patterns.
Closing date – November 14th.
We actively encourage people from ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ Individuals to apply for this role. Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Fundraising Manager
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (30 hours per week considered, salary pro rata)
Location: Hybrid working between home and our offices at Great Portland Street and Kennington Lane, London
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Report: Fundraising Assistant
About International Students House (ISH)
International Students House (ISH) is a unique charity in the heart of London's West End, bringing together students from across the world through affordable accommodation, social activities, welfare support and cultural exchange.
For over a century, ISH has been creating opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to live, learn and build lifelong international friendships. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are investing in our fundraising capability to secure the long-term future of our charity and expand our impact.
We are now seeking an ambitious, strategic and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to establish and lead our fundraising function.
The Opportunity
This is a newly created senior role offering the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at ISH.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees and senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that grows philanthropic income and builds sustainable funding streams.
You'll lead on developing relationships with trusts and foundations, major donors, alumni, corporate partners and international supporters while creating compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire long-term engagement.
If you're an experienced fundraiser looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
As Fundraising Manager, you will:
Develop and implement a 3–5 year fundraising strategy aligned with ISH's strategic objectives.
Build a diverse fundraising portfolio across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, alumni, community fundraising and international philanthropy.
Identify, cultivate and steward major donors and strategic partners.
Lead the development of compelling funding applications and grant proposals.
Secure significant income from trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate sponsors.
Develop donor stewardship and recognition programmes that encourage long-term support.
Work collaboratively with Marketing, Alumni Relations, Events and CRM colleagues to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns.
Establish fundraising KPIs, monitor performance and report regularly to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
Manage and develop the Fundraising Assistant while fostering a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation.
Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity law, the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.
About You
You will be a motivated fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant philanthropic income and developing successful fundraising strategies.
You'll bring:
Essential
Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy or income generation.
Demonstrable success securing funding from trusts and foundations, major donors and/or corporate partners.
Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
Outstanding relationship management and networking skills.
Excellent proposal and bid-writing abilities.
Strong financial awareness and project management skills.
Experience using CRM systems and analysing fundraising performance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
A collaborative, proactive and results-driven approach.
Desirable
Experience within the charity, higher education or international education sectors.
Alumni fundraising experience.
Knowledge of UK trust and foundation fundraising.
Experience securing international philanthropic funding, particularly in North America.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent.
Fundraising qualification or professional accreditation.
Why Join ISH?
This is an exciting opportunity to build a fundraising function with significant scope for innovation and growth while helping transform the lives of students from around the world.
In return we offer:
Salary of £65,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)
Full-time or part-time working options
Hybrid working
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
Defined benefit contributory pension scheme
Vitality private health insurance (Senior Management Team)
Healthcare cash plan
£3 daily meal allowance for use in our catering facilities
Sage employee benefits platform
Interest-free annual travel loan (after probation)
Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join Us
If you are an experienced fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to shape a new fundraising function, build meaningful donor relationships and help secure the future of an organisation that has supported generations of students from around the world, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the next chapter of International Students House.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a passionate, insight-driven leader to join Willen Hospice as our Head of Fundraising Development — a pivotal role at the heart of our future growth.
Working in close partnership with the Associate Director and an established Fundraising team, you will help drive the next phase of income growth, shaping innovative approaches and unlocking new opportunities across key supporter audiences.
This is a high-impact role with direct accountability for growing our Individual Giving, Legacy, and In-Memory income streams, with a collective target of £2.5 million in 2026/27.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to optimise existing programmes, unlock new opportunities, and drive the transformational growth needed to establish Willen as a market leader in the sector — we’d love to hear from you.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We provide free, compassionate care to adults in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas living with a life-limiting illness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is the membership body for UK fundraising. We represent and champion the work of individual fundraisers, charities, and their partners.
Our ambition is to double our impact over the next decade by creating a sustainable future for fundraising and inspiring more people to give.
To achieve this, we are focused on attracting, retaining and developing fundraising talent, changing perceptions of fundraising as a respected profession, driving excellent fundraising practice through standards, ethics and professional development, and fostering a culture that inspires more people to give.
Fundraising qualifications are central to this ambition, equipping fundraisers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel throughout their careers and strengthen the impact of fundraising.
About the role
We're looking for experienced fundraising professionals who are passionate about developing others and committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences. You'll be an engaging online facilitator who creates inclusive learning environments, inspires confidence, and supports learners to achieve their potential.
Teaching experience is essential, along with a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards one. We welcome applications from experienced trainers, educators, and learning professionals, as well as fundraising professionals with substantial experience in designing and delivering learning for adult audiences.
As one of our tutors, you'll:
Successful candidates will join our associate tutor pool and will receive induction, programme-specific training and ongoing support from the Professional Development team before delivering learning.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a short supporting statement outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role and why you would like to become a CIOF Qualifications Tutor.
The recruitment process will include:
• An initial shortlisting based on your application
• A 10-minute pre-recorded micro-teach presentation, allowing you to demonstrate your online teaching and facilitation style
• An online interview with members of the Professional Development team
Interviews: week commencing 3rd August 2026 (online via Microsoft Teams)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For 50 years, SportsAid has been backing the next generation of athletes.
But we're only just getting started.
As we launch our new organisational strategy and celebrate our 50th anniversary, we're entering an exciting new chapter—one that will see us grow our impact, strengthen lifelong relationships with athletes and supporters, and build one of the UK's most engaged sporting communities.
We're looking for an ambitious and experienced fundraising leader to help make that happen.
Our Vision
From potential to personal best – whatever your story.
We want a future where talented athletes can pursue their ambitions, whatever their background, circumstances or income.
A future where talent is not lost because life gets in the way, and where support comes early, consistently and without conditions.
Our Mission
SportsAid exists to champion and support the next generation of athletes to fulfil their potential in sport and in life.
We invest early. We back ambition. We bring together partners, supporters and alumni to provide financial help, trusted guidance and belief—particularly at the moments when staying in sport becomes hardest.
For five decades, we have stood alongside athletes when success was uncertain and outcomes were unknown. Today, our ambition goes further.
We believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. That's why we're strengthening support for athletes and families, amplifying athlete voices, building lifelong communities of athletes and alumni, and working with partners to create a sporting system where potential—not background—shapes opportunity.
The Opportunity
This is far more than a community fundraising role.
You'll lead the development of SportsAid's Community Fundraising & Engagement programme at a pivotal moment in our history, helping shape the future of one of the UK's most respected sports charities.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications and as part of an ambitious leadership team, you'll develop and deliver a bold community fundraising strategy, grow sustainable unrestricted income and create outstanding supporter experiences that inspire people to back the next generation.
You'll also provide strategic leadership for our growing alumni engagement programme, ensuring former SportsAid athletes remain connected through mentoring, advocacy, storytelling, volunteering and fundraising.
Whether it's launching new fundraising products, growing challenge events, building partnerships with schools, clubs and communities, or developing innovative supporter journeys, you'll have the freedom to build something with lasting impact.
About You
You're someone who enjoys creating as much as delivering.
You combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach and know that exceptional fundraising is built on exceptional relationships.
You may currently be leading community fundraising, supporter engagement or individual giving within a charity and be looking for the opportunity to shape a programme with genuine national potential.
You'll bring:
· Significant experience developing successful community fundraising or supporter engagement programmes.
· A track record of growing sustainable income and building long-term supporter relationships.
· Experience leading people, developing strategy and delivering results.
· Strong commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset.
· Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills.
· A passion for creating outstanding supporter experiences.
Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to build, innovate and help shape the future of SportsAid.
Why Join SportsAid?
There has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we're investing in ambitious plans to expand our fundraising, strengthen lifelong relationships with athletes and supporters, and increase our impact across the UK.
You'll join an ambitious, collaborative and values-led organisation with an engaged Board, a supportive leadership team and colleagues who genuinely care about our mission.
We offer:
· Salary of £50,000–£55,000 (pro rata if 0.8 FTE)
· Home-based or hybrid working
· Flexible working arrangements
· Private healthcare
· Pension contribution
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season ticket loan
· 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
· Excellent opportunities for professional development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context and Background
The NSPCC’s mission is to end cruelty to children by fighting for every childhood. To carry out its charitable work the NSPCC relies on the fundraising support of people across the UK for 90% of it’s income. Within fundraising our aim is to provide maximum resources for the NSPCC. We aim to provide the best possible supporter experience, building long-term relationships to create an experience which is different, better and more rewarding than that of supporting any other charity.
The Associate Head of Mass Participation Fundraising is a member of the Supporter Led Fundraising Leadership Team and the Philanthropy & Partnerships Department. The role contributes to the overall leadership and management of the team and department as well as implementing the fundraising plans and strategies for the Engagement & Fundraising Directorate.
Mass Participation Fundraising is an important component in the NSPCC’s Engagement and Fundraising strategy. The post holder will lead and develop a first-class team to develop our portfolio, engaging and deepening the relationship with participants into long-term supporters and optimising the fundraising income they generate.
A key element of the role is to provide leadership across a diverse team, which includes Third Party Events, DIY fundraising and Schools Fundraising. The role will work collaboratively across all departments to build the best possible supporter relationships to generate income and promote key organisational messages to external audiences.
Job purpose
To deliver effective fundraising activities from a mass participation portfolio of diverse products, events and opportunities. To manage relationships with suppliers and agencies, while providing leadership and management to fundraising staff within the Mass Participation Fundraising team. Continually refreshing, improving and growing the portfolio, facilitating increased income generation across all teams.
• To have accountability and responsibility for the budgetary performance of three core Mass Participation income generation streams (Third Party Events, DIY Fundraising, and Schools Fundraising)
• To form and deliver the strategy of acquisition, stewardship and retention of mass participants
• To identify synergies and best practice across similar operations within and beyond Engagement & Fundraising, applying principles of Supporter Centricity across participants and their connected supporters
• To take a lead role in working effectively with other teams and departments to maximise the recruitment of supporters and their fundraising to deliver income for children
• To lead, manage and develop the Mass Participation Fundraising team in line with our values and behaviours
Key relationships - Internal
• Reports to the Head of Supporter Led Fundraising
• A member of the Supporter Led Fundraising Leadership Team
• Line manages team leaders of Third Party Events, DIY Fundraising and Schools Fundraising teams and the Senior Marketing Officer
• Works closely with other teams within the Engagement & Fundraising Directorate operating nationally and locally to develop supporters, potential supporters and business projects
• Works closely with colleagues in other directorates to inform, support and manage fundraising activity and use relevant management information to maximise the impact of fundraising activities - such as Data, Tech and communications.
Key relationships - External
• Peers within the local and national fundraising sector
• Professionals/trade bodies/organisations that are the forefront of mass participation and supporter acquisition
• Marketing agencies and creative suppliers
Main duties and responsibilities
• To work with Head of Supporter Led Fundraising to develop ambitious strategies and business plans to optimise and grow income
• To guide and direct the implementation of agreed strategies including influencing the plans and activities across other fundraising audience streams
• To develop, deliver and be accountable for teams' annual budgets through monitoring, managing and reforecasting financial performance, ensuring that contingency plans are in place as required
• To guide and direct efficient acquisition strategies across Third Party Events, DIY Fundraising and Schools Fundraising and ensure all supporters are onboarded to the organisation appropriately, supporting retention.
• To seek and commission insight of sector-wide fundraising opportunities through a range of markets and/or supporter groups, to inform the team strategies
• To be accountable for the management of agency relationships and core suppliers that are key to the delivery of income growth and supporter satisfaction
• Within the Supporter Centricity framework, promote and prioritise lead sharing across fundraising, ensuring supporters follow the best supporter journey, establishing Mass Participation as a core route for new supporter acquisition
• To work with other functions, such as Children's Services, Technology and Communications to optimise compelling propositions, messaging within effectively delivered supporter journeys
• To foster an innovative culture within the team to generate increased income though incremental changes in pre-existing products or new product development.
• To recruit, train, develop and manage staff in line with NSPCC policies and practice including regular team meetings and regular performance reviews, coaching and mentoring staff to achieve high performance, growth and personal development
• To participate in Engagement & Fundraising or cross-directorate projects as required
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation Directorate
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
• To be responsible for updating databases and supporter information systems on a regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures to ensure all records are up-to-date and accurate.
• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the NSPCC's development of fundraising activities.
• To maintain an awareness of own and others' Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC's Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news and also ensuring that the fundraising teams do likewise.
Person specification
1. Experience of leadership to successfully drive income growth from event participation, DIY or schools fundraising either in the commercial or charity sector
2. Skilled in strategic planning and development to find new ways to drive growth in an established market
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively share complex information, propositions and business cases
4. Substantial experience of budgetary management and financial planning
5. Understanding of acquisition marketing strategies and integrated marketing planning approach.
6. Leadership and management experience of a diverse and geographically dispersed team to deliver results, with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
7. An ability to influence, empower, support and develop those who work with and for them
8. Experience in managing strategic relationships with suppliers, such as creative agency providers including the management of SLA's and performance measures, ensuring sustained high level of performance
9. Experience of presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders and external audiences
10. Willingness to work flexibly to changing deadlines and demands and the ability to travel to support the delivery of our event portfolio.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
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Head of Fundraising & Impact
£54,000 - £58,000 depending on experience
Gloucestershire based Charity with a national presence
Juice Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a values driven, impact led charity in their search for a talented Head of Fundraising & Impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation at a pivotal stage of growth, where your strategic vision and leadership will directly influence long-term sustainability and impact.
Day to Day:
You will:
You Will Bring:
For You:
Juice Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online checks, employment history checks and satisfactory references.
Please apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.
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Fundraising Lead
£45,000–£55,000 F/T
Remote with regular travel
About Metabolic Support
Metabolic Support is the UK umbrella patient organisation for people living with Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) — rare, lifelong genetic conditions affecting around 40,000 people in the UK and 1.43 million worldwide. Since 1981 we have been at the forefront of rare disease advocacy, research and community support.
About the Role
This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to lead our fundraising activity, drive sustainable income growth and position Metabolic Support as the leading international patient advocacy group for IMDs. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you'll shape and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy, build relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, and work across our small, agile team to embed fundraising principles into everything we do. The role has no direct reports but requires a collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to work autonomously.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver an integrated fundraising strategy covering corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events
Lead on high-value bids and build compelling donor propositions
Manage donor stewardship, CRM (Nutshell), budgets and board reporting
Instil fundraising principles across the team and maximise income opportunities organisation-wide
About You
Proven fundraising or income generation experience with expertise in at least one area: trusts and foundations, corporates or major donors
Strong relationship-builder with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised, self-starting and comfortable managing competing priorities
Committed to Metabolic Support's mission; willing to travel in the UK and internationally
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Associate Head of Mass Participation Fundraising (Maternity Cover)
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a leading national children's charity to recruit an experienced Associate Head of Mass Participation Fundraising for a 12-month maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a well-established mass participation fundraising programme that engages thousands of supporters across the UK through challenge events, schools fundraising and DIY activity. As part of the senior leadership team within supporter-led fundraising, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving income growth and ensuring supporters enjoy an outstanding experience at every stage of their journey.
About the Organisation
Our partner is one of the UK's most recognised children's charities, providing life-changing services and support to children, young people and families. Their work reaches communities across the country, tackling some of the biggest challenges facing children today.
Supporter fundraising is critical to their success, helping to generate vital income and build long-term relationships with people who are passionate about creating brighter futures for children and young people
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Supporter-Led Fundraising, you'll provide leadership across a diverse portfolio including third-party events, DIY fundraising and schools fundraising. You'll lead a talented team of fundraisers, oversee significant income streams and play a key role in delivering ambitious fundraising growth plans.
Key areas of responsibility include:
About You
We're looking for a strategic and inspiring fundraising leader who can bring both vision and practical leadership to an established programme.
You'll bring:
To Apply
To register your interest in this exciting opportunity and request a full job pack, please send your updated CV to Kevin Croasdale.
If your profile closely matches the role requirements, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange an initial conversation.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let Kevin know if you require any adjustments to ensure the recruitment process works for you.
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.
Please visit our webiste for the job descirption and person specification!
UCCF is at a significant and exciting moment. Eighteen months into Matt's leadership as CEO, we are clearer than ever about our mission: Making disciples of Jesus Christ in the student world. We are also clearer about the strategic priorities that will enable that mission to bear fruit in the years ahead: Forming CU leaders, Resourcing CU students, and growing the gospel partnerships that make this ministry possible.
Advertised as Head of Fundraising, this is much more than a fundraising post. Internally, it is the senior leadership role for UCCF’s Partnerships Team and is referred to as the Head of Partnerships. That language is deliberate. We do not want to think of fundraising as a merely transactional activity, but as a relational, prayerful and theological expression of gospel partnership.
Each year hundreds of churches and trusts and thousands of individuals join with us in the work God is doing among students: praying, giving, advocating, encouraging and sharing in the joy of gospel fruitfulness.
The person appointed will help lead UCCF into this next chapter and will shape how we tell the story of student mission; how we invite others to partner with us; how we steward relationships well, building sustainable prayerful and financial support for long-term ministry.
You will lead and build a committed team, work closely with senior leaders and bring strategic clarity, relational warmth, theological conviction and ambitious confidence to one of UCCF’s most important areas of work.
If you are a senior fundraiser, marketing or partnerships leader who loves the gospel, understands evangelical culture, and wants to help a national movement grow deeper, stronger and more fruitful partnerships as together we reach the >2.5 million students in Britain, then we’d love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to build, to lead, to innovate and to serve, so together we might play our part in making disciples of Jesus Christ in Britain.
The key details
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We are passionate about students reaching students with the good news of Jesus.
Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising)
Salary £57,574.79 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £57,574.79 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1212513
An exciting moment to join us
YMCA England & Wales is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its fundraising history, launching our ambition to create 10,000 new homes for young people. Working alongside local YMCAs, we will support the development of new accommodation across the federation, helping young people move towards independence.
This role sits at the heart of that ambition.
You will lead the fundraising behind two critical components of the 10,000 Homes programme:
• Securing income from the public to build and sustain a central Centre of Expertise (mobilisation team), supporting local YMCAs to develop and deliver housing projects.
• Raising capital from individual supporters, mid-level donors and major donors to grow a replenishing national fund that provides upfront investment to unlock housing developments across the federation.
At the centre of this is the 10,000 Homes Fund: a bold, housing-focused proposition that offers the public a clear and tangible way to support young people into safe, stable accommodation. You will be responsible for growing this proposition, ensuring it resonates strongly with supporters and inspires giving at all levels.
You will lead an integrated public fundraising approach, bringing together individual giving, mid-level and major donors into one compelling, housing-led narrative. A key part of the role will be translating a complex, federated model into a simple, emotional and compelling case for support that connects with people’s motivations to give.
We’ve established strong early foundations and are now ready to scale. This role offers the opportunity to take a high-potential public fundraising proposition to the next level -expanding its reach, deepening supporter engagement, and unlocking significant new income.
We are looking for someone who is creative, data-driven and passionate about engaging the public to drive meaningful change for young people. We’re looking for someone comfortable working in a federated environment, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into compelling messages for the public.
The role
As Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising), you will lead and inspire a team of talented fundraisers, deputising for the Head of Fundraising and taking ownership of our most ambitious programmes:
The 10,000 Homes Fund driving forward our flagship proposition across individual giving, cash appeals and mid-level audiences.
Major Donors shaping the strategy for high-net-worth relationships, new giving circles and development boards.
RoomSponsor, YMCA’s flagship regular giving product, now in its third year of an ambitious growth strategy. You will oversee a unique partnership model across 45 local YMCAs, support the income distribution process, and see first-hand the impact of your work through a programme that directly supports young people with safe accommodation.
Legacies working with the Senior Fundraising Manager and Head of Fundraising to define and grow what is set to become a landmark legacy programme.
This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set direction, manage budgets, develop your team, while also being prepared to step into delivery when it matters most. You will balance strategic oversight with practical execution, ensuring programmes are both ambitious and deliverable.
About you
You are an experienced public fundraising professional with a strong track record in individual giving or direct marketing, alongside a well-developed understanding of major donor fundraising. You know how to bring different disciplines together behind a single proposition and deliver results.
You are an effective and confident leader, able to build, motivate and develop high-performing teams. You create clarity, set high standards, and support others to do their best work, stepping in when needed and leading from the front.
You are at your best when driving a clear proposition forward. You are excited by the opportunity to take a compelling idea and translate it into something that engages the public, inspires generosity and delivers sustainable income.
You are energised by a challenge, comfortable with complexity and working in a federated environment, where success depends on strong relationships and shared ownership. You are skilled at working with partners, whether agencies, internal stakeholders or local YMCAs, and know how to align people around a common goal.
You combine strategic thinking with operational delivery. You are data-driven, using insight and performance to shape your decisions, and confident working with (and occasionally building) financial models to plan, test and scale activity. You bring both creativity and discipline, generating new ideas while ensuring they are grounded, deliverable and effective.
Above all, you are a strong communicator and influencer. You can simplify complex ideas into clear, compelling messages, build confidence with colleagues and stakeholders, and position fundraising as a critical enabler of impact.
Why join us now
YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world, serving communities across England and Wales every day. The fundraising team is geared up for success, the strategy is set, the proposition is proven, and the results are already coming in. What we need now is a leader ready to take this momentum to the next level.
YMCA England & Wales is committed to equality and valuing diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.
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