Fundraising Manager - South West London

PROSPECTUS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent funder of heart and circulatory disease research is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager. This position focuses on building relationships to drive fundraising income and requires strong networking skills as well as experience managing community projects. The organization values diversity and is committed to supporting all candidates throughout the application process.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting income targets.
• Experience managing volunteers or supporters.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Drive community fundraising income through relationship management.
• Develop and deliver fundraising plans.
• Identify partnership opportunities and support local campaigns.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Fundraising Planning

Job description

Our client is the UK’s leading independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases. For over 60 years, they’ve raised vital funds to save and improve lives, support those affected, and back groundbreaking research—from AI predicting heart attacks to potential cures for inherited heart conditions.

This role focuses on driving community fundraising income by building and managing relationships with individuals, groups, and local businesses. You’ll develop and deliver fundraising plans, identify partnership opportunities, support local campaigns, and ensure excellent stewardship to grow long-term support. The role involves collaboration across teams and representing the organisation within your local area.

Applicants should have a proven track record of meeting income targets, experience managing volunteers or supporters, and strong networking and communication skills. You’ll need to be confident in building partnerships, planning fundraising activity, and delivering excellent supporter experiences. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally, including occasional evenings and weekends, is essential.

Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. If you have any disability and would like assistance completing an application then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.