Fundraising Development Manager

Digital Formula; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Job summary

Bowel Research UK is seeking a proactive Corporate and Philanthropy Fundraiser to lead two income streams within the fundraising team in London. The role focuses on building relationships with corporate partners and major donors, developing strategy and nurturing opportunities to grow support.

Working in a hybrid pattern, you will manage two direct reports, coordinate with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, and deliver the organisational fundraising plan with two-stage interviews

Job description

• Hybrid, working from London office 1-2 days per week
• Closing midnight Monday 5 th October 2026
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and 3 additional discretionary days at Christmas

Role

Bowel Research UK are looking for a manager with experience across either philanthropy, corporate partnerships or both to join their Fundraising team in a new role.

This role will lead and manage the corporate and philanthropy income streams, building on existing successes, spotting opportunities to engage new partners and donors, and nurture green shoots.

This role, with support from the Head of Fundraising and Communications, will develop, embed and lead the corporate and philanthropy strategy. As such, Bowel Research UK needs an experienced corporate and/or philanthropy fundraiser with well-developed relationship management skills. Someone who is excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.

This role will manage two direct reports across community fundraising, challenge events, supporter care and data. Experience managing staff or volunteers would be helpful, but Bowel Research UK are open to applications from candidates for whom this would be a development area.

Equally, Bowel Research UK are open to applications from those looking to develop their expertise and will be fully supported, should they not have equal experience in corporate partnerships and philanthropy. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience across areas such as prospecting, pitching and account management.

Interviews are expected to be two stages, with Stage 1 being virtual via Teams and Stage 2 in person in London.