Fundraising Manager

Premier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Wellbeing day

Employee assistance

Online GP services

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Premier in London is seeking a Fundraising Manager to grow income from trusts, foundations and individual giving, supporting opportunities for young people from under-resourced backgrounds.

You will work with the Head of Fundraising, manage a Senior Fundraising Coordinator, plan donor engagement and events, and ensure CRM records meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Proven six-figure grants from trusts and foundations.
• Experience growing income through individual giving.
• Strong written communication for persuasive funding proposals.
• Ability to build donor relationships and manage pipelines.
• Experience in line managing colleagues.
• Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape and compliance.
• Experience in education or youth charities is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Deliver income targets across trusts, foundations and individual giving.
• Secure new funding and renewals from donors.
• Write funding applications, donor communications and impact reports.
• Plan donor engagement activities and support fundraising events.
• Manage donor pipelines and provide accurate forecasts.
• Line manage the Senior Fundraising Coordinator.
• Maintain CRM records and ensure data protection compliance.

Skills

Six-figure grants

Individual giving

Written proposals

Donor relationships

Line management

UK fundraising landscape

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

27 Oct, 2026# Fundraising Manager£33,423 - £36,423 yearly* CV-Library* London, UKPermanent Charity### Job DescriptionFundraising ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to grow vital income and help young people from under-resourced backgrounds access top universities.Position: Fundraising ManagerSalary: £33,423 per annum, plus £3,000 London weighting if home-based in LondonLocation: London / hybrid, with attendance at the London office as required for meetings and eventsHours: Full time, 37.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing date: 9am, Monday 9 November 2026Interviews: Week commencing 16 November 2026 About the roleHelp build the funding relationships that give young people greater opportunities to succeed.Joining a collaborative fundraising team, you will lead a portfolio spanning trusts and foundations and individual giving. You will strengthen relationships with existing supporters, identify new funding opportunities and develop compelling proposals that demonstrate the impact of the charity’s work.Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to a multi-year fundraising strategy supporting ambitious growth.Key responsibilities include:Delivering income targets across trusts and foundations and individual giving.Securing new funding and developing existing donor relationships to encourage renewals and increased support.Writing persuasive funding applications, appeals, donor communications and impact reports.Planning donor engagement activities and supporting fundraising events.Managing donor pipelines, monitoring performance and providing accurate forecasts.Line managing and developing a Senior Fundraising Coordinator.Maintaining accurate CRM records and ensuring fundraising activity meets relevant regulatory and data protection requirements.About youYou will bring a strong fundraising track record, excellent relationship-building skills and a commitment to tackling educational inequality.You will have:Proven experience securing six-figure grants from trusts and foundations.Experience delivering income growth through individual giving.Strong written communication skills, including producing persuasive funding proposals.The ability to build lasting relationships with donors and stakeholders.Experience line managing, coaching or mentoring colleagues.Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape and regulatory requirements.Strong organisational skills and confidence managing competing priorities.Experience in education or youth charities and familiarity with Salesforce or similar fundraising databases would be beneficial.About the organisationThis education charity supports young people from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities through tuition, mentoring and skills coaching. Through their unique programme, the charity supports young people to make the most of their education and achieve social mobility.Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and winter closure days, two paid volunteering days, a paid wellbeing day, employee assistance and online GP services, and learning and development opportunities. Requests for flexible working are welcomed.The charity welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to inclusion and safeguarding. Appointment is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.Other roles you may have experience of could include Trusts and Foundations Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Trusts Fundraising Manager, Development Manager or Senior Fundraising Officer.Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP