Head of Fundraising

PROSPECTUS; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian media charity is seeking a Head of Fundraising to shape and implement their fundraising strategy. The role involves leading a talented team and coordinating creative campaigns across direct mail, digital, and events. If you are passionate about Christian mission and fundraising, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Life assurance of 4x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Matched pension contributions up to 6%

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior fundraising role with a track record of financial targets.
• Hands-on experience in Direct Mail fundraising.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the charity's fundraising strategy.
• Lead and inspire a talented team to foster innovation.
• Bring creative campaigns to life across multiple platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Direct Mail Fundraising

Team Management

Job description

We are excited to be supporting a Christian media charity with the search for a newHead of Fundraising. In this role you'll shape and drive the charity's fundraising strategy, bringing creative campaigns to life across direct mailings, digital, broadcast, and events.

This position will be based in Stoke on Trent, with hybrid workingavailablefollowinginduction at 60% office and 40% home. Salary is £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%

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.

To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate experience in a senior fundraising role, with a track record of achieving financial targets across multiple income streams. You'll bring knowledge and hands-on experience in Direct Mail fundraising and excellent project management skills - capable of planning, executing, and evaluating campaigns.You will also have strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others.

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.

How to apply

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at [e-mail].

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a 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.