Head of Fundraising and Development

CHARITY PEOPLE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned youth support organization in London is seeking a passionate Head of Fundraising and Development (maternity cover) to lead their fundraising team for a year. This role includes developing a sustainable income strategy, meeting fundraising targets, and building strong relationships with donors. Ideal candidates will have experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to equity and diversity. Competitive salary of £46,800 - £52,000 with generous benefits included.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

6% pension contribution

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Generous training budget

Team building activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in meeting financial targets within a fundraising or sales environment.
• Successful track record in building relationships with foundations, corporate partners, and high net worth individuals.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sustainable income strategy across all fundraising streams.
• Achieve annual income targets and oversee high-quality funding applications.
• Provide excellent stewardship to donors and manage key fundraising relationships.
• Support and lead the fundraising team with clear objectives and development opportunities.

Skills

Experience in fundraising

Relationship building

Leadership skills

Commitment to diversity

Excellent communication

Job description

Charity People are thrilled to be working in partnership with a brilliant London based youth centre as they search for Head of Fundraising and Development (maternity cover) to lead their passionate and successful fundraising team for a 12 month contract.

London is a fantastic city to call home, but a central truth remains in the capital. Every year thousands of young people find themselves unhoused, unsupported and unsafe. That's why the youth centre exists. Founded in 1967 by Lord Longford to address the needs of young people who were homeless and misusing drugs in the West End of London, today the youth centre continues to be a vital support network for 16-24-year-olds with nowhere else to go. Through the services we provide at our day centre, via outreach and remotely, our multidisciplinary team of over 60 staff support thousands of young people experiencing homelessness in London to find safety, improve their wellbeing, develop skills for life and ultimately find somewhere that they can call home.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Development (Maternity Cover, 12 months)

Salary: £46,800 - £52,000

Responsible for: Grants Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Grants Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Assistant

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time/Job Share

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays and some additional time off over Christmas
• Employer contribution of 6% to a group personal pension scheme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including 24-hour helpline, access to counselling, contributions towards medical expenses, discounted gym memberships, high street vouchers and more
• Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice
• Staff Loan Policy, including Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous Training budget and a Diversity Leadership Programme
• Regular Staff Away Days and teambuilding activities

About the role

The Head of Fundraising and Development role is pivotal within the youth centre's Leadership Team, responsible for driving forward fundraising efforts and managing a small, dedicated team. This role involves developing and delivering a sustainable income strategy, ensuring high-quality stewardship for our donors, and contributing to the overall success of the youth centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a sustainable income strategy across all fundraising streams. Collaborate with the Operations Director and Heads of Services to create compelling funding proposals.
• Income Generation: Achieve annual income targets and build a pipeline for future sustainable income. Oversee the submission of high-quality funding applications and manage fundraising activities with corporates, individuals, and events.
• Stewardship and Relationship Management: Provide excellent stewardship to donors, manage key fundraising relationships, and ensure effective fundraising systems and processes.
• Team Leadership: Support and lead the fundraising team, providing clear objectives, supervision, and development opportunities. Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• General Duties: Uphold the values of the youth centre, follow organisational policies and procedures, and contribute to the Leadership Team's success.

About you

You will be passionate about the work and mission of the youth centre, and combine this with some previous experience of fundraising across multiple income streams. You will bring:

• Proven experience in meeting financial targets within a fundraising or sales environment, ideally across multiple disciplines.
• Successful track record in building relationships with foundations, corporate partners, and high net worth individuals, securing six-figure gifts.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex arguments effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a fundraising team and volunteers.
• Passionate commitment to our mission and values.

If this maternity cover role sounds like your perfect next move, then do get in touch with [e-mail] to request a full job pack and to discuss the role in more detail.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Closing Date: Monday 13th October 9am

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.