Position: Head of Fundraising

Location: London (Hybrid/Remote)

Role: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Our client is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.

They are looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record in fundraising, ready to inspire and empower a dedicated team to power funding forwards. Your passion for the charity, the work and the fundraising must be paramount!



The fundraising team plays a crucial role in securing vital income to sustain their operations, develop their capacity, fund essential services, and maintain their independent voice. They cultivate both unrestricted funds and restricted income for special projects, innovation, and system change initiatives. Fostering strong relationships across the charity, they receive support from their CEO, and their Senior Leadership team.



As their current Head of Fundraising moves on to a CEO position at another organisation, they seek an exceptional individual to build upon their achievements. The role involves overseeing a team of five:



1 Development Manager (Individual Giving and Parishes)
2 Senior Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations) alongside a part-time Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser
3 Senior Development Manager (Major Donors)
4 Senior Partnerships and Engagement Manager (Corporate Partners)



The successful candidate will empower and guide their team to sustainably push forward with fundraising strategy and delivery, nurturing relationships with trusts, foundations, corporations, high net worth individuals, Catholic networks, parish communities, and individual supporters. They seek someone with a proven track record in fundraising, leadership skills to inspire their team, and managerial abilities to foster a cohesive team spirit and support personal growth.



In addition to leading and developing the fundraising team, the Head of Fundraising will be part of their collaborative Executive Team, working closely with colleagues in Communications and Engagement, Business Development, Finance, and across their Services regions and specialisms. They will also receive support from their Head of Faith in Action, who reports to the CEO, and collaborate with their Chair of Trustees and other trustees. Their strategy emphasises shared objectives and teamwork.



What They Offer:


They offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more.



You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.