Fundraising Manager

ThinkForward UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Fundraising Manager to support the strategic growth of its programs aimed at helping young people gain skills and confidence. The ideal candidate will have proven success in high-value fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to social impact. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary starting from £43,000 and a hybrid work model with regular in-person days in London. Applications are welcome through LinkedIn.

Qualifications

• Significant success in high value fundraising, including trust and foundation income generation.
• A brilliant communicator, with a flair for writing and high attention to detail.
• Experience in meeting and achieving targets under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advance the strategic growth of the programme supporting young people.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to enhance fundraising efforts.
• Deliver social impact while promoting equity and diversity.

Skills

High value fundraising

Excellent communication

Achieving targets

Collaboration and relationship building

Resilience

Social impact delivery

Job description

If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be supported to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!

ThinkForward is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to advance the strategic growth of our programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you are….

• Able to demonstrate significant success in high value fundraising, including trust and foundation income generation
• A brilliant communicator, with a flair for writing and a high level of attention to detail
• Experienced in working to, and achieving targets, and able to work at pace under a healthy level of pressure, whilst maintaining the highest standard of work
• Skilled in collaboration and relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders
• Resilient, driven and able to work flexibly as required across multiple funding streams
• Passionate for delivering social impact and committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice

…then please click on the attached job pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply via LinkedIn with your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contract : Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary : From £43,000 per annum

Location : Hybrid, within commuting distance of London, with regular in person work days

Closing Date : 16th January 2026

Interviews : Late January / Early February 2026

Start Date : ASAP