Head of Fundraising

Are you a passionate fundraising leader ready to fight hunger and food waste?

Charity People are proud to be partnering with FareShare Midlands to find a passionate and experienced Head of Fundraising to lead and grow their income generation efforts.

Location: Midlands (Hybrid working available)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £45,000
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, flexible working

About FareShare Midlands:

This wonderful charity is on a mission to fight hunger, tackle food waste and create opportunities. Every day, they redistribute surplus food to frontline charities, schools and community groups across the region-helping those who need it most while reducing food waste and supporting people into work. Their vision is bold:

A Midlands where no one goes hungry when good food is being wasted, no child goes to school on an empty stomach, and everyone has access to opportunities that help them thrive.

About the Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you'll join FareShare Midlands' Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You'll lead on the design and delivery of their fundraising strategy-growing income from trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and events, while building powerful partnerships that amplify their mission and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the ongoing development and implementation of FareShare Midlands' fundraising strategy, ensuring long-term, sustainable income growth.
• Manage and support the Fundraising team, empowering them to reach targets across trusts, grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and events.
• Build and steward major donor relationships, developing opportunities for deeper engagement and long-term support.
• Represent FareShare Midlands externally building relationships with funders, partners, and supporters at all levels.
• Oversee the fundraising database and systems to support strong pipeline management and donor care.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at FareShare UK and other network partners to align and maximise fundraising opportunities.

About You

This is an incredible opportunity for someone who's ready to lead from the front, bring fresh energy to fundraising, and be part of a movement that's creating real social change.

You will bring:

• A strong track record of leadership in fundraising or income generation, ideally in the charity sector.
• Experience managing and motivating fundraising teams, with a collaborative and empowering leadership style.
• A creative, strategic mindset with the confidence to build and develop funding pipelines.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills-you're confident engaging everyone from major donors to corporate partners.
• A genuine passion for social impact and a commitment to FareShare Midlands' values: Passion, Ambition, Respect, Collaboration, Accountability.

What's on Offer

• The chance to be part of a purpose-led organisation that's making a real difference across the Midlands.
• A flexible, supportive working culture that values balance and wellbeing.
• A team that's full of heart, purpose and ambition.
• The opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at a growing, impactful charity.

How to Apply

Charity People are managing all applications for this role on behalf of FareShare Midlands.

To apply, please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy in the first instance:

Closing date: Friday 3^rd of May

Interviews: TBC

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