Head of Fundraising

UNITED CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Christian charity as the Head of Fundraising, where you will shape innovative fundraising strategies and lead a passionate team. This role offers a unique chance to make an impactful difference in people's lives across the UK by encouraging them to engage with God’s Word. Experience in senior fundraising roles and leadership is essential.

Benefits

Life assurance of 4x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Matched pension contributions up to 6%

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior fundraising role with proven financial target achievements.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Direct Mail fundraising.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive fundraising strategy across various platforms.
• Lead and inspire a talented fundraising team.
• Execute and evaluate creative fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Fundraising Strategy

Direct Mail Fundraising

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and visionary fundraiser to become our newHead of Fundraising. In this role you’ll shape and drive UCB’s fundraising strategy, bringing creative campaigns to life across direct mailings, digital, broadcast, and events. This role is about growing income, exploring fresh ideas, and building a strong, sustainable fundraising mix. You’ll also lead and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of innovation, purpose, and collaboration. If you're passionate about Christian mission and excited to help more people engage with God’s Word, then perhaps this role is for you.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in a senior fundraising role, with a track record of achieving financial targets across multiple income streams.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in Direct Mail fundraising.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of planning, executing, and evaluating campaigns.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our caring Christian workplace, surrounded and supported by creative Christians united in purpose. Together, we’ll play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK encounter God in everyday moments. If you’re looking for work that reflects your faith, this is it.

This position will be based in Hanchurch Lane, Stoke on Trent ST4 8RY. Hybrid working will be available, at the discretion of the Executive, following successful induction at 60% office and 40% home.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus staff benefits which include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

For an application form and job description please visit our website

Closing date for applications Thursday 24th July 2025 noon. We reserve the right to close this early should we attract the right candidate.

UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy