Head of Fundraising

Why FitzRoy?

At FitzRoy, we’re not just another charity. We are a pioneering national organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. With over 100 services across England, we support more than 800 people across England. Despite the challenges in the social care sector, FitzRoy has grown consistently, proving our resilience and commitment to the people we support.

About the role:

In this newly created Head of Fundraising role, you’ll  have the unique opportunity to shape and lead our fundraising efforts. You will oversee a talented team of three: an Individual Giving Manager, a Trust Consultant, and a Fundraising and Marketing Assistant. Your mission is to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that builds on our past successes and drives us towards even greater achievements.

What you’ll achieve:

• Innovative fundraising: Bring fresh ideas to all income generation activities, from major donors to community events.
• Relationship building: Develop and nurture relationships with new and existing patrons, ambassadors, donors, and regular givers.
• Strategic leadership: Set and manage the fundraising budget, establish KPIs, and introduce new ways of working to enhance our fundraising function.
• A fundraising culture: Across the organisation, engaging teams and empowering them to participate in fundraising activities in their local communities.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Home based or based in our Central Support office in Petersfield.
• Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access a free Health Care Cash Back Scheme, virtual doctors, free legal advice, free counselling support, and a Blue Light Card for shopping discounts.
• 10% employer pension contribution (with a 5% employee contribution) and life assurance.

What makes us special:

• Impactful work: Every day, we make a real difference in the lives of those we support, helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives.
• Innovative approach: We embrace creativity and innovation in all our initiatives, continuously seeking better ways to serve the people we support and our funders.
• Supportive culture: Our team is passionate, dedicated, and always ready to support each other. We believe in the power of collaboration and community.

Why Work at FitzRoy?

Our employees love working here, and it shows. We’re proud of our supportive and inclusive culture, where everyone’s ideas are valued and teamwork is encouraged. In our staff survey last month:

• 82% of staff who responded would recommend FitzRoy as a good place to work
• 83% say FitzRoy has strong values which are put into practice
• 94% say I feel I make an impact through the work I do

Our Vision and Values:

Our vision is a society where people are treated as equals within inclusive communities and empowered to ensure their rights and aspirations are met.

Our purpose is to enable people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to thrive, living more independently at home and at the heart of their communities.

Our values – See the Person, Be Brave, Be Creative – guide everything we do. If you share these values and are passionate about making a transformative difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today:

If you’re ready to take on this exciting new role and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights, apply now and become a part of our incredible FitzRoy team. Together, we can make a real difference.

About FitzRoy

At FitzRoy we believe people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health support needs should be able to live in their homes, independently, with a life filled with love and choices.

Our Hall Drive supported living service in Nottingham is a great example of how we support people in their community and keep them out of institutionalised care. Steven, one of the four residents, has autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy as well as a learning disability and tunnel vision. A wide mix of support needs is typical of most of the people we support across FitzRoy.

“Give me a trumpet and I’ll blow it from the rooftops, I cannot praise the team highly enough for what they do. They’ve given him a life. I was the one who had to section him for his own safety but he’s just gone from strength to strength and now he’s just a different person. Without FitzRoy I think he’d still be sectioned now, living an awful life.”

Steven’s sister Tracey

The majority of FitzRoy’s funding comes from statutory sources. Local authorities pay for the basic housing and support needs of the hundreds of people we support in supported living services, care homes, as well as in their own homes.

From a ground-breaking digital transformation programme, to assistive technology and home improvements and extensions, we rely on fundraising to transform our support, enabling us to provide the extras - that make a house a home, and a life well-lived and a person fulfilled.

FitzRoy was founded 60 years ago by two parents, Elizabeth Fitzroy and John Williams, who

pioneered a new way of caring for people with learning disabilities. At the time, most children and adults with learning disabilities lived a life of isolation, often ostracised from their communities and hidden away in institutions.

Our founders had an alternative vision – care in small, family style homes and where people with learning disabilities can flourish, living a life of independence and joy, and most importantly, the life they choose. Elizabeth Fitzroy and John Williams changed the face of social care to secure a future, not just for their children, but for generations to come.

Today, FitzRoy remains strongly rooted in the values and ethos of our founders. We are proud to support over 800 adults with a range of learning and physical disabilities and autism across more than 100 services in England. Through our registered care homes, supported living, support at home and day services, we are committed to breaking down barriers and raising the bar in standards of quality care for the people we support.