Fundraising Manager

Brand new role to develop fundraising in a local well-supported charity! Would you like to be a part-time Fundraising Manager in the Special Stars Team and help make a real difference to children and adults with disabilities?

Special Stars Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families across Hull and East Yorkshire by providing a diverse calendar of creative and social activities. Also, we offer a range of support, training and advice services for parent carers.

The charity is ready to move forwards, to expand its services with a proactive, professional internal team. We are therefore seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager who has fundraising knowledge along with the passion and dedication to be part of the management team and lead, with support from the CEO, on all our fundraising. We would also welcome applications from those with transferable skills wishing to start a career in fundraising.

Position: Fundraising Manager

Responsible to: CEO

Location: We have an office in Princes Quay, Hull where you will be based however flexible and remote working is offered. 

Hours: 32 hours per week (0.8FTE) 

Salary: £24,000 (£30,000 per annum FTE)

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)

• Pension

• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply: If you do think this is the role for you then please submit your CV and covering letter via the Charity Jobs website. Please note this role is subject to an enhanced level DBS and flexible working may be considered. Click the Quick Apply button below.

First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 31st March; final interviews are due to take place in the week commencing 7th April.

Closing date: Midday Tuesday 25th March 2025

The role will cover:

• being part of our management team, working with two other managers in different departments and the CEO.
• leading the planning, development and delivery of new fundraising income streams e.g. local corporate, trust funding, community, that will resonate with stakeholders. 
• leading in implementing the operational plan for our fundraising income. 
• engaging with people organising their own fundraising activities for the charity.
• engaging with supporters taking part in third-party activities and events to raise money for the charity.

Our ideal candidate will be someone:

• with a successful track record of building relationships and generating income from local fundraising opportunities.
• with strong communication skills who can inspire others to support and continue to support.
• who is solution focused and creative.
• who can manage their time and workload in a busy office setting as well as when working independently.
• who can deliver a fundraising portfolio within an overall charity target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Special Stars Foundation one of our key focuses is around equality and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to everyone with a disability. We have the same goal for people working with us. Special Stars Foundation is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our CEO Louise Miles

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Special Stars Foundation we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the people who we support. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).