Director of Fundraising

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Fundraising to lead their fundraising strategy and grow income streams. This pivotal role requires experience in securing significant philanthropic income and leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills. The position is based in London with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven success securing significant philanthropic or partnership income, ideally internationally.
• Experience leading high-performing fundraising teams.
• Expertise in developing successful campaigns and multi-channel strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver KTI’s annual fundraising target (£6.25m).
• Oversee and support Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships teams.
• Develop strategies to engage new donors and partners.

Skills

Leadership in fundraising teams

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

About the role

The Director of Fundraising will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and ensuring the long‑term sustainability of King’s Trust International. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity, nurturing an exceptional team and leveraging high‑level networks across the King’s Trust Group globally.

You will oversee two core income streams—philanthropy and corporate partnerships—while expanding opportunities through institutional funding, impact investment and innovative income models. Building on the momentum of Generation Potential, you will shape and implement an ambitious strategy that strengthens KTI’s global impact and supports its mission to empower young people to thrive.

Location: London, UK (hybrid working)
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000
Contract: Full time, permanent

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver KTI’s annual fundraising target (£6.25m), driving sustained growth and diversification.
• Oversee and support Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships teams, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture.
• Develop strategies to engage new donors and partners, including high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, foundations, corporates and institutional funders.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders including KTI’s Board of Trustees, Africa Advisory Board, Pakistan Development Group and the King’s Trust Group internationally.
• Identify and develop new income opportunities, including consultancy, programme commercialisation and impact investment.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance and adherence to ethical fundraising standards.
• Represent KTI externally at key events, cultivating relationships and inspiring major donors and partners worldwide.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring fundraising is culturally responsive and globally relevant.

The ideal candidate

• Proven success securing significant philanthropic or partnership income (including £1m+ gifts), ideally internationally.
• Experience leading and inspiring high‑performing fundraising teams.
• Expertise in developing and delivering successful campaigns and multi‑channel strategies.
• Skilled in engaging high‑level stakeholders, boards and campaign committees with professionalism and tact.
• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to identify emerging opportunities and innovative funding models.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with confidence to engage UHNWIs, senior corporate leaders and global partners.
• Commercial acumen and experience developing new income‑generating initiatives.

If you are a visionary fundraising leader with the ambition, creativity and global outlook to help shape the next decade of growth for King’s Trust International, we would love to hear from you.

For a full candidate information pack, please contact:
Faye Marshall – [e-mail] | 020 7820 7303
Hannah Laking – [e-mail] | 020 7820 7331

Closing date: 9am, Monday 24th November
First interviews: Tuesday 2nd & Thursday 4th December
Second interviews: Tuesday 9th December

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.