Head of Fundraising

Salary: £46,350 to £51,500 per year.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - working from home with occasional visits to our offices in York.

Closing date: 27 October 2024

Interview dates: Friday 8 November 2024 (A second stage interview may also be required).

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right person, both in terms of the role itself, but also the key part you’ll play in helping to directly benefit families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.

The role:

As the Head of Fundraising, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing dynamic, ambitious fundraising initiatives to support a cause that truly matters. Working closely with the Group Communications and Fundraising Director, your primary focus will be on driving growth through diversifying fundraising income streams.

You will be at the forefront of developing innovative campaigns. You will be instrumental in building strong, lasting relationships with new and existing supporters, particularly high-net-worth individuals.

With a focus on growth and positive change, you will inspire your team and champion new ideas that

will expand current fundraising activity, to create new opportunities for Family Fund.

The person we’re looking for:

We are looking for a highly motived, capable and experienced Head of Fundraising. You will provide leadership and direction on all aspects of income generation, and you will need to have proven experience of securing sustainable income from multiple streams.

You will also have proven experience in developing and growing multiple income streams. You will need to have the ability to cultivate strong relationships with both long-standing supporters and new donors, particularly high net worth individuals.

You should be a natural leader, someone who can inspire your team, encourage innovation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Adaptability and resilience are crucial, combined with exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of families across the UK.

This is a ‘doing’ role as well as a senior one. It’s also a wide role and you won’t be expected to be an expert at everything, so we are looking for someone with the knowledge, confidence and strategic approach to play to your strengths and those of your team. You will also need to use this approach to draw in other expertise and capacity where needed. 

What we offer:

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We are a values-based organisation, and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Employer. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the online application on our website and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a right to work check and employment history verification.