Director of Fundraising

The Labour Party; London; On-site; GBP 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Fundraising to lead their efforts in mid and high-value fundraising. This pivotal role involves managing the organisational strategy and ensuring effective implementation of fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess proven fundraising experience, a deep understanding of strategic management, and the ability to create impactful fundraising strategies. This position offers a variety of benefits, including generous leave policies and flexible working opportunities, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the political landscape.

Benefits

25-day annual leave

Additional 5 days leave for Christmas

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Free eye test

Money towards VDU glasses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and income generation.
• Knowledge of strategic management's impact on operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage organisational strategy for mid and high value fundraising.
• Ensure effective implementation of fundraising strategies.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Strategic management knowledge

Ability to create fundraising strategies

Personal presence and impact

Job description

Director of Fundraising

Salary: £78,187.65 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,608.

Location: Head Office - London

Duration: Permanent

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Director of Fundraising. The post-holder will be responsible for managing organisational strategy for all mid and high value fundraising.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven and successful experience of fundraising and income generation activity
• Knowledge and understanding of how strategic management impacts and influences operational management
• Ability to produce overarching fundraising strategies and to ensure their effective implementation
• Excellent personal presence and impact

To apply for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send it to [email protected] by no later than 5th January 2025.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.

We offer a variety of benefits for our employees that include:

• 25-day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years' service), pro-rated for part time staff
• Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
• All UK bank holidays
• Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
• Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Staff Equality Networks and support: Women's, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme (now including electric bikes)
• Season ticket loan
• Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.