Head of Fundraising

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Warrington; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as their Head of Fundraising and play a vital role in expanding inclusive cycling opportunities across the UK. This remote position offers flexibility while you lead innovative fundraising strategies and build relationships with key partners. With a mission to make cycling accessible for all, you will help shape the future of the organization and drive growth through major grants and corporate partnerships. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like a birthday bonus, volunteering days, and a focus on health and wellbeing. Make a real difference today!

Benefits

Birthday bonus

Volunteering day

Quality apparel

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave entitlement of 25 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work scheme

Yoga classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building relationships across sectors.
• Track record of managing a successful funding pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy, securing major grants and partnerships.
• Oversee marketing to ensure engaging messaging.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy Development

Relationship Building

Effective Communication

Budget Management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

Head of Fundraising

Competitive, in line with experience and market rates (circa £50,000 per annum FTE)

Are you an experienced Fundraiser who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Do you want to play a pivotal role in an exciting charity that is making a tangible difference in people’s lives? Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Fundraising to lead their fundraising efforts and help them reach even more people with their inclusive cycling opportunities.

Our client is on an exciting journey of growth, expanding their reach and impact across the UK. With over 30 years of success, they’re now scaling up their work to ensure more people, regardless of their ability, can enjoy the life-changing benefits of cycling. As they continue to grow, they need a strategic and innovative Fundraiser to help fuel this expansion.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your skills, knowledge, and experience to the table. They are looking for someone who can bring fresh, innovative approaches to fundraising, tapping into new opportunities, and securing the funding necessary to take their mission to the next level.

This is a remote role, offering you flexibility to work from home while having the ability to operate on a national scale. You will work closely with their passionate team, trustees, and external partners, helping shape the future of the charity and expand their reach far and wide.

They’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in building medium and high-value relationships across multiple sectors, particularly those that support the growth of the organisation.
• Has a track record of building and managing a successful funding pipeline.
• Can develop and own a comprehensive fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Is an effective communicator who can tell compelling stories that resonate with targeted partnerships and potential funders.
• Can write engaging communications that support the organisation’s story and drive funding.
• Has experience in managing a budget and working closely with senior team members and the board.
• Demonstrates leadership and ownership in managing the fundraising department, making key decisions with confidence and accountability.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the fundraising strategy, securing major grants, corporate partnerships, and individual donations to support their national expansion.
• Oversee marketing and communications to ensure consistent and engaging messaging that resonates with a wide audience.
• Work alongside the CEO and trustees to identify new opportunities and drive growth, capitalising on their position as a national leader in inclusive cycling.
• Develop and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives that align with their growing ambitions.

They offer a salary in line with market rates for the role, negotiable depending on experience, and remote working options to ensure you thrive in a flexible work environment.

With staff benefits including:

• Birthday bonus – Take an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Volunteering – Take a volunteering day each year to support another charity or our client’s partner.
• Apparel – They will provide all members of staff with quality clothing to keep them looking and feeling good when out and about.
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexibility around carrying responsibilities.
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days - In addition to public holidays, increasing by one day each year up to a maximum of 30 (Note: pro-rata for part-time colleagues).
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to a 24/7 confidential helpline, counselling services and online information.
• Health and wellbeing - They welcome staff to embed regular exercise into their daily work lives.
• They provide access to a Cycle to Work scheme (unlocking savings of up to 47% on the cost of a new cycle and accessorises).
• Yoga classes at their head office.

This is a chance to be part of something truly special!

Come with them and make a real difference. Join our client as their Head of Fundraising and help them create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Apply today by sending your CV and Cover Letter.