Fundraising and Innovation Lead

DiverseJobsMatter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Subsidised lunches

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working model

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Fundraising & Innovation Lead to establish a new function focused on innovative fundraising strategies. The role requires extensive experience in developing mass-market products and leading cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities. The agency promotes an inclusive working environment and offers competitive salaries, along with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of developing new mass-market products in fundraising or revenue generation.
• Significant experience applying innovation frameworks to new product development.
• Proven experience commissioning and using audience research and data insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a fundraising innovation function.
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging opportunities and trends.
• Own innovation pipeline management from idea generation to launch.
• Design and deliver structured innovation cycles.
• Commission and interpret supporter and audience research.

Skills

Product design principles

Stakeholder management

Innovation methodologies

Creative mindset

Strategic thinking

Data insight utilization

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Fundraising & Innovation Lead to build and lead a newly created fundraising innovation function. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced innovator who thrives on challenging the status quo, developing new products and creating sustainable income streams through bold, evidence-led experimentation.

The role will play a pivotal part in shaping how supporters are engaged in new and meaningful ways, combining strategic thinking, creative problem-solving and product-led innovation to drive long-term revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a fundraising innovation function, capability and culture


• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging opportunities, trends and unmet supporter needs


• Own innovation pipeline management, from idea generation to launch


• Design and deliver structured innovation cycles, including briefing, prototyping, testing and scaling


• Commission and interpret supporter and audience research to inform product development


• Translate insights from multiple data sources into clear, actionable initiatives


• Develop and launch new mass-market fundraising products that generate sustainable income


• Lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams using a matrix management approach


• Facilitate collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners across the innovation lifecycle


• Champion innovation methodologies and product design principles across the organisation

Requirements

Experience

• Strong track record of developing new mass-market products in fundraising or revenue generation


• Significant experience applying innovation frameworks to new product development


• Proven experience commissioning and using audience research and data insight


• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coaching others through change and innovation

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent knowledge of product design principles and innovation methodologies


• Strong facilitation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills


• Confident communicator able to influence at senior levels


• Creative, strategic and solutions-focused mindset


• Comfortable working in ambiguity and driving change in complex environments


• Competitive salary within the advertised range (starting at the lower end)


• Subsidised lunches and wellbeing initiatives


• Access to learning, development and professional growth opportunities


• Hybrid working model with flexibility and reasonable adjustments available


• Inclusive, values-driven and purpose-led working environment

Inclusion & Equity

Our client is committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and to increasing representation from under-represented communities. An inclusive recruitment approach is in place, with additional measures designed to make the process fairer and more accessible.

Candidates who do not meet every requirement but are excited by the role and its impact are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via the online application process. Supporting guidance and application tips will be provided.