Fundraising Manager

Charity Finance Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 34–39 days

Pension 7.5% employer

Health insurance

Training and development

Free parking

Birthday leave

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Charity Finance Group is seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead and grow a broad portfolio of income for a national patient support charity. You will drive individual giving, community fundraising and legacy programs, balancing strategy with hands-on delivery and using data to inform decisions.

The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours), with hybrid working and a Northampton office presence. The package includes generous annual leave, pension contributions and health cover.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of generating income from multiple fundraising streams.
• Experience with individual giving and legacy fundraising.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop fundraising across the charity.
• Develop and implement fundraising plans and campaigns.
• Build and maintain partnerships with supporters and external stakeholders.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship building

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Job description

Fundraising Manager

Salary:£38,220 per annumFull-time:37 hours per weekContract:PermanentLocation:Northampton, with hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office)

Help our client shape the future of their fundraising. This is a new role and a rare opportunity to become this employer's first specialist fundraiser. The organisation has strong foundations, a clear mission and an established community of supporters. They are now looking for an experienced fundraiser to help them broaden and grow their fundraising portfolio, develop new income opportunities and build lasting relationships with supporters. As Fundraising Manager, you will lead and develop fundraising across the charity, with particular responsibility for individual giving, community fundraising, legacy and in-memoriam giving, alongside developing other opportunities for voluntary income. You will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. You might be developing a fundraising plan one day, writing an appeal or funding application the next, and supporting a community fundraiser or building a new partnership after that. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with senior leadership to ensure fundraising supports their strategic priorities – Supporting People, Driving Research and Advancing Care – and generates sustainable income for their work. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and look ahead to the next stage of their development. You will join a small, committed team where you will have the autonomy to make the role your own and the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, expertise and energy to their fundraising.

About you

The employer is looking for an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of generating income from a range of sources. You will be comfortable balancing a varied portfolio and moving between strategic planning and practical delivery. You will have experience of developing fundraising activity, balancing strong relationships with supporters and partners, and using data and performance measures to inform your work. Experience in individual giving and / or legacy fundraising is particularly relevant, alongside an understanding of community fundraising and other voluntary income streams. You will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, with the confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively across a small team. You will also bring empathy and sensitivity when working with supporters and families, particularly in relation to legacy and in-memoriam giving. You don’t need to have experience in every area of fundraising. The organisation is particularly interested in someone with the breadth, initiative and enthusiasm to develop a varied portfolio and help shape fundraising for the future.

About The Employer

The employer is a national patient support organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by psoriasis. They are driven by the mission of supporting people, advancing care, and driving research.

What they offer

• Salary of £38,220 per annum


• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday


• Permanent contract


• Hybrid and flexible working, with a minimum of two days per week in their Northampton office


• 34 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 39 days after five years’ service


• Additional birthday / special day leave


• 7.5% employer pension contribution following successful completion of probation


• Health insurance following completion of probation


• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 12 months’ service


• Training and development opportunities


• Free reserved on‑site parking


• A friendly, committed team working to improve the lives of people affected by psoriasis

Closing date: 20th September 2026

Interviews are expected to take place on29th or 30th September2026at the employer's head office in Northampton. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to give a short presentation, with the subject provided in advance. Please notethat the employer may close the vacancy earlier if they receive a high number of suitable applications, so they encourage you to apply early.

The employer is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. No agencies please.