Centre Fundraising Manager - Southampton

Maggie's Centres; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Centre visits

Orientation week

Holiday entitlement

Sick leave

Pension and financial advice

NHS pension option

Travel loans

Eye test expenses

Job summary

Maggie’s Centres in Southampton is seeking a Centre Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a centre-specific fundraising plan, raising income from the community and other sources. You will manage the full portfolio of activities and build national networks to support Maggie’s mission.

You’ll work irregular hours, occasional overnight stays and UK travel, engaging with businesses, individuals, community groups and volunteers to meet income targets and grow the centre’s fundraising pipeline.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in fundraising (minimum 3 years) including community and corporate.
• Strong IT skills and GDPR knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Raise centre income by prospecting new business opportunities and expanding relationships.
• Oversee and manage the fundraising portfolio with South lead support.
• Manage budgets with the South lead to hit financial targets.
• Build a robust pipeline of activities for short, medium and long term income targets.
• Identify and develop new business leads to meet targets per Maggie’s strategy and network.
• Prepare and deliver proposals for funding to partners.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Data protection/GDPR

Fundraising experience

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Department: Centre Fundraising

Location: Southampton Centre

Compensation: £36,644 - £45,151 / year

Description

As Centre Fundraising Manager you will develop and implement a centre specific fundraising plan to raise income from the community through a variety of fundraising sources.

You will be responsible for effectively and autonomously managing the full portfolio of activity relating to the centre and to manage complex networks and relationships which have a wider national focus.

You will also be responsible for fundraising across a range of income streams including businesses, individuals, community groups, volunteers and media contacts.

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as occasional overnight stays and UK travel.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for raising centre income through prospecting new business opportunities and retaining and maximising existing relationships through pro-active account management.
• With the support of the Fundraising Lead - South, you will oversee and manage the fundraising portfolio and understand priority activities to meet targets.
• Work with the Fundraising Lead - South to manage a budget and meet financial targets.
• Ensure a robust pipeline of fundraising activity is built for the immediate, medium and long term to reach income targets.
• Identify and develop new business leads to meet targets in line with Maggie’s fundraising strategy and maximising Maggie’s network of existing senior level contacts.
• Prepare and deliver innovative proposals for funding to potential and existing partners.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising is desirable
• At least three years fundraising experience including community and corporate
• Excellent IT skills and understanding of data protection and GDPR obligations
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Job benefits

• You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first‑hand the difference we can make.
• A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
• Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
• Generous sick leave cover.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
• Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
• Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
• Travel and cycle loans.
• Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
• Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.