Head of Fundraising

CHARITY PEOPLE; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering human rights charity is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead their income generation strategy at a crucial time for their impact. The successful candidate will focus on diversifying income streams, securing sustainable funding, and managing donor relationships. This role involves working closely with teams across multiple countries. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and opportunities for international travel, making it a fulfilling position for an ambitious fundraiser.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for international travel

Access to training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing significant multi-year income.
• Experience in fundraising within the charity or human rights sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation’s Fundraising Strategy for growth.
• Build long-term donor relationships and secure diverse funding streams.
• Lead on proposals, pitches, and high-quality funder reports.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Donor stewardship

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Project management

Job description

Head of Fundraising

• Salary: £50,000 - £54,000
• Location: London (with remote working options)
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Brilliant benefits package

Charity People is thrilled to be partnering with a pioneering human rights organisation, to recruit a Head of Fundraising at an exciting and ambitious time for this incredible organisation.

About the Charity

This Charity exists to advance the rights, well‑being, and inclusion of people with albinism across Africa. With teams in the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi, they deliver holistic, community‑led programmes spanning dermatology, eye care, education, psychosocial support, and livelihoods.

Holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the organisation has earned the trust of major donors including the European Union, United Nations, Wellcome Trust, and World Bank. Over the last 15 years, they have played a leading role in strengthening the global albinism movement.

The Role

The team is now looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results‑driven Head of Fundraising to lead their income generation strategy and help scale impact. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a critical portfolio within a respected and growing human rights charity.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and colleagues across the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi to develop and deliver the organisation’s Fundraising Strategy. Your focus will be on diversifying income streams, writing compelling proposals, and building long‑term donor relationships to secure sustainable funding for life‑changing programmes.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver the organisation’s Fundraising Strategy to achieve ambitious growth targets
• Secure diverse funding streams across trusts, foundations, institutional donors, corporate partners, and philanthropists
• Build and manage long‑term donor relationships, representing the Charity at meetings and events
• Lead on proposals, pitches, and high‑quality funder reports, ensuring compliance and impact
• Oversee strategic campaigns such as the Big Give Christmas Challenge and other appeals
• Provide leadership within a growing fundraising team, including recruitment and supervision

About You

If you’re an ambitious fundraiser with a proven track record of securing significant multi‑year income and you thrive on turning creative ideas into tangible impact, this role could be the perfect next move for you. We’d love to hear from people who are:

• Experienced in fundraising, ideally within the charity or human rights sector
• Proven in securing six‑ and seven‑figure funding from major donors, trusts, or institutional funders
• A confident communicator with outstanding written and verbal skills
• Skilled in donor stewardship and relationship management
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strategic and analytical, using data to inform decisions
• Passionate about human rights, social justice, and inclusion

Why Join the Organisation?

• Be part of a passionate, international team working at the frontlines of disability rights and inclusion
• Help shape the global narrative around albinism and mobilise donors to create lasting change
• Opportunities for international travel to witness impact first‑hand
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive work‑life balance
• Access to training and professional development

To Apply

To register your interest in this brilliant role, please submit your CV - if your skillset and experience is what we are looking for, our recruitment partner will be in touch with more details.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: Thursday 15th January
• Interviews: Week commencing 19th and 26th January