Head of Fundraising

Connection Support; Greater London, Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity in the UK as a Fundraising Lead to drive income generation and support for those facing homelessness and mental health crises. You will lead campaigns, manage funding applications, and work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and health incentives.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Sick pay

Enhanced benefits package

Childcare discounts

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Significant fundraising experience, including trust and foundation fundraising.
• Experience in at least one charitable income stream.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising activities and generate income from various sources.
• Plan and deliver campaigns and develop relationships with supporters.

Skills

Fundraising

Campaign Management

Relationship Building

Job description

Location: Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, or Milton Keynes

Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week

Interview date: 16/06/2025

Application ref: 73873

Whether it’s due to homelessness or poor mental health, the number of people experiencing a crisis is on the rise. Connection Support believes in a future where people are free from crisis. But for the times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.

Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?

The impact you will have

Leading Connection Support’s fundraising activities, you will generate income from existing sources and new income streams, and inspire funders, donors, and local companies to support our work. Providing strategic direction combined with a hands-on role, you will lead on funding applications, plan and deliver campaigns and events, and develop lasting relationships with our supporters.

This is an exciting time to join Connection Support as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and turn our focus to preventing homelessness long before it happens, as well as continuing to provide support for those in crisis. You will be joining a supportive and friendly team and will work closely with colleagues from across the organisation to deliver fundraising activities and raise the profile of Connection Support.

Hours: Between 30 – 37.5 hours per week.

Closing date: Tuesday 10th June @10am

Interviews: Monday 16th June

About you

You will have significant fundraising experience, including trust and foundation fundraising. Additionally, you will have experience in at least one charitable income stream, such as corporate, public, major donor, or legacy, and a successful track record of delivering results.

Your experience should also include designing and managing fundraising campaigns, as well as monitoring and analyzing fundraising performance.

You will be passionate about solving homelessness and mental ill-health and share the values of Connection Support.

Please refer to the Application, Download, and Links section at the bottom of this page for more details, including the job description and person specification.

What we offer in return

Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity, ensuring everyone is valued, treated with respect, and has a positive experience.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented candidates, including but not limited to Black, Asian, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ community, men, women, and those with lived experience.

We have been named one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies and offer excellent benefits including 30 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package covering health benefits, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts, and more.

If you need additional support with your application or require adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to assist and discuss your requirements.

Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are dedicated to eliminating discrimination and promoting diversity within our workforce. Our aim is for our team to be truly representative of all sections of society. Please consider filling out our Diversity form via the link below. The information provided will be used solely for statistical and monitoring purposes.