Head of Fundraising

Living Streets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Streets in London is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead a strategic fundraising function and deliver a multi-year income plan.

You will develop and manage donor relationships, oversee proposals, and report to senior management, driving income growth aligned with Living Streets’ mission.

The role offers a permanent contract, a 35-hour week, and a salary of £58,265 per year, located in London.

Qualifications

• Track record delivering fundraising strategy in the third sector.
• Experience managing a team to hit goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication to distill complex issues.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with grant funders.
• CRM experience is a plus; knowledge of transport/environment/health agenda welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an ambitious, multi-year fundraising strategy across major donors, trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving and events.
• Own high-value donor relationships and lead on proposals and pitches that secure significant funding.
• Act as a senior ambassador for Living Streets, building relationships with donors, funders, trustees and partners.
• Sit on the senior leadership team, shaping organisational strategy and providing fundraising reporting to the Senior Management Team and Board.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relationships

Proposal writing

Communications

Team leadership

Tools

CRM

Job description

Head of Fundraising

Salary range: £58,265 per annum
Location: London
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

Living Streets has been around for almost a century, but our campaigns and delivery programmes tackle some of the biggest issues our society faces today. More walking improves mental and physical health, community cohesion, local economies and the environment. Our people and our mission are EPIC, as our values state. Come join our growing team to make a big impact to UK streets.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our new Head of Fundraising. In this strategic role you will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure income from diverse sources. You will lead the small but growing fundraising function, drive income growth, and build strong relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders to support Living Streets’ mission and strategic priorities.

What you’ll do

• Develop and deliver an ambitious, multi-year fundraising strategy across major donors, trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving and events
• Own high-value donor relationships and lead on proposals and pitches that secure significant funding
• Act as a senior ambassador for Living Streets, building relationships with donors, funders, trustees and partners
• Sit on the senior leadership team, shaping organisational strategy and providing fundraising reporting to the Senior Management Team and Board.

What you’ll bring

• A track record of developing fundraising strategy in the third sector, with income generation success across at least two of: major donors, mid-level donors, individual giving, corporates
• Experience managing a team to hit department and organisational goals
• Sharp, persuasive writing and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues clearly
• A genuine understanding of funder care and how to build long-term relationships with grant-giving bodies
• CRM experience is a plus, as is knowledge of the transport, environment or health agenda

Why Living Streets

Join us and help make streets better places to walk. We have a clear mission and investment in income generation as a strategic priority. This role is what you make of it: the strategy, the team shape, the donor relationships will be yours to build.

Closing date: midday on Weds 7 October

Interview date: Mon 12 October

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.