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Remote
£50,000 - £60,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Join a charity which helps families wherever and whenever they need us

Lia’s Wings is the only charity delivering life-saving aeromedical transfers by plane both within the UK and overseas. We make sure babies and children receive the vital treatment they need, no matter where they are. Alongside these urgent medical transfers, we provide tailored, wrap-around support for families to help them through a crisis, creating long-term improved health and well-being outcomes.

We are seeking a new Director of Fundraising to help us increase our income to support more families. 

The successful candidate will set the strategic direction for fundraising, lead the team to build strong and sustainable income streams and ensure the charity has the resources it needs to deliver and expand our vital services.This is a wonderful opportunity to help shape the future of our small but mighty charity. The successful candidate will bring proven fundraising leadership experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a genuine passion for providing life-changing support to babies and children.   

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and deliver a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned to organisational goals.
  • Lead income development and diversification across corporate, major donor, trusts and foundations, community fundraising and events.
  • Lead the development of compelling cases for support, proposals, and donor communications.
  • Build a strong corporate partnerships programme, including aviation sector engagement and charity of the year partnerships.
  • Identify and cultivate major donor prospects, working closely with the CEO where appropriate.
  • Grow individual giving, including regular giving, appeals, and legacy development.
  • Oversee the trusts and foundations pipeline, ensuring high quality applications and stewardship.
  • Provide strategic insight to the CEO and Board on fundraising performance, opportunities, and risks.
  • As a member of our Senior Management Team, contribute to organisational planning, budgeting, and impact.  reporting.

We are looking for someone with: 

  • Proven track record of delivering significant income growth across multiple fundraising streams.
  • Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams.
  • Demonstrable success in building relationships with high-value donors, corporates, or trusts.
  • Experience working in a small or growing charity environment.

For further details, please see the attached job description. 

How to apply: 

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) should demonstrate how you meet the person specification set out in the job description. 

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 27th February. 

Application resources
Organisation
Lia's Wings View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10

The UK's only aeroplane ambulance charity: ensuring British children can access lifesaving and life-changing medical treatments when in urgent need.

Posted on: 04 February 2026
Closing date: 27 February 2026 at 18:00
Tags: Fundraising, Business Development, Health / Medical, Strategy, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Corporate Fundraising, Major Donor, Trusts / Foundations, Governance / Management

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