Head of Fundraising

The Smallpeice Trust; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An energetic and independent educational charity is seeking a passionate Head of Fundraising to lead its fundraising strategy. This role involves developing sustainable income growth from various sources, including trusts and public sector funding. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to inspire collaboration across departments. Join this innovative organization in making a significant impact on the future of engineering education for young people in the UK.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (7% employer contribution)

Free health care provision

Death in service benefit

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing significant income from trusts and foundations.
• Strong bid writing skills tailored to different funders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the annual Fundraising strategy.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities from trusts and foundations.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy Development

Bid Writing

Stakeholder Management

CRM Systems

Education

Experience in Education or Charitable Sector

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:Head of Fundraising

Location:Leamington Spa (40%-60% of working time)

Salary:£55,000 per annum

About Us:The Smallpeice Trust is an energetic and independent educational charity dedicated to addressing the shortage of engineers in the UK. We engage and inspire young people aged 8-18 to choose pathways leading to a career in engineering. Our vision is to get young people excited about STEM subjects, no matter their background, through fun, sustainable and educational activities delivered by inspiring experts and partnerships. We want to inspire the young people of today to become the changemakers of tomorrow.

Role Purpose:We are seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to lead the development and delivery of The Smallpeice Trust’s fundraising strategy, driving sustainable income growth from trusts, foundations and public sector sources. A natural leader and an effective communicator, the Head of Fundraising will find new and engaging ways to inspire and work with colleagues across the organisation, embedding a culture of philanthropy and external engagement that supports the Trust’s ambitious business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the annual Fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the wider organisational goals
• Proactively identify and pursue new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and public sector bodies
• Lead the development and submission of large-scale funding bids (£100k+), clearly articulating the societal and organisational impact of supporting The Smallpeice Trust.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a network of loyal partners who support The Smallpeice Trust’s mission
• Own the fundraising pipeline and lead reporting across the team, including regular updates to pipeline meetings, CEO briefings and Board reports
• Work closely with internal teams, including Content & Impact and Programme Delivery, to ensure high-quality, impact-led reporting to funders
• Provide clear leadership and support to any direct reports or cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Create and manage the fundraising team’s income and expenditure budget, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are effectively allocated
• Contribute to wider organisational planning and act as a strategic voice in senior-level conversations, championing income generation and external partnerships

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record of securing significant income from trusts, foundations and public sector funders, including six-figure grants

·Strong bid writing skills, with the ability to develop compelling cases for support tailored to different funders

·Experience developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies and meeting or exceeding ambitious income targets.

·Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across departments and working at senior levels.

·Familiarity with fundraising compliance, sector standards, and the use of CRM systems for pipeline and performance tracking.

·Ideally, experience working in or with education, STEM or charitable sectors

Apply Now:Join us in inspiring the next generation of engineers! For full details of the role and requirements, please download the job description below

What can we offer you?

The salary for this role is £55 000

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years). We also offer a generous pension scheme (7% employer contribution), free health care provision, death in service benefit.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer hybrid working opportunities, with an expectation of being in the Leamington office 2-3 days each week, but this may increase slightly during busy periods.

Diversity Equality and Inclusivity Commitment

We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace, making sure we best reflect the values of the Trust and the diversity of the communities we engage with. We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that they can reach their full potential.

If you feel you don't meet every requirement, please apply anyway. We are committed to supporting your growth.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: 25th May 2025.

First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 6th June 2025.

Any second-stage interviews will be held in person at our office in Leamington Spa.

As a children’s charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. This role will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. No agencies please