Fundraising Manager

Peak District National Park Foundation; Bakewell CP; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Wellbeing days

Volunteer leave

Hybrid working

Development support

Work in Peak District

Job summary

Peak District National Park Foundation is seeking a talented fundraiser to grow our supporter network and drive sustainable growth. You will lead on building a pipeline of potential supporters, craft compelling proposals and pitches, and foster relationships with grant makers, businesses and individuals.

You will nurture a community of supporters connected to the Park, explore new fundraising streams, and contribute to the Foundation’s long-term resilience through flexible, hybrid work

Qualifications

• Excellent relationship building skills and a passion for the Peak District National Park.

Responsibilities

• Lead on building a pipeline of potential supporters, creating high impact proposals and pitches.
• Grow a genuine community of supporters and develop new fundraising streams to support long-term sustainability.
• Build long-term meaningful relationships with grant makers, businesses and individual donors.

Skills

Relationship building

Job description

Working hours: Full time (but open to 4 days / 30 hours per week)

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, values-driven charity at a genuinely exciting moment in its development. The Peak District National Park Foundation has grown substantially over recent years — raising over £1 million in 2025/26 — and you have an opportunity to build on this as we move into the next chapter of the organisation.

This role is broad and varied. You will look after a mixed portfolio of supporters and prospects and take the lead on building a pipeline of potential supporters, creating high impact proposals and pitches, and building long-term meaningful relationships with grant makers, businesses and individual donors. Just as importantly, you will grow a genuine community of supporters who feel personally connected to the Park - through appeals and other ways for people to get involved - and you will have the opportunity to explore and develop new fundraising streams to support the Foundation’s long-term sustainability.

We are looking for a talented individual with excellent relationship building skills and a passion for the Park to enhance and maximise the fundraising potential at the Foundation. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated, proactive and imaginative fundraiser to make real impact and drive growth.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Two wellbeing days (pro rata for part-time) – additional paid leave to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Two days’ volunteer leave per year
• Flexible working – hybrid and adaptable hours to suit your lifestyle
• Support for your development including access to training
• The opportunity to work in and around the incredible landscapes of the Peak District National Park

Deadline for applications:

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 22 nd September.

Interviews will take place on 28 th and 29 th September in person at our HQ in Bakewell.