Head of Fundraising and Development

Charity People Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head of Fundraising and Development to lead their team for a 12-month maternity cover. This pivotal role involves creating a sustainable income strategy, managing relationships with donors, and achieving fundraising targets. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity and inclusion while leading a dedicated team. With a generous benefits package, including annual leave and training opportunities, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in London. If you're ready to drive fundraising efforts in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

6% employer pension contribution

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Clinical Supervision

Generous Training Budget

Staff Loan Policy

Regular Staff Away Days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in meeting financial targets in fundraising.
• Strong understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sustainable income strategy for fundraising.
• Lead the fundraising team and manage donor relationships.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Education

Experience in Fundraising

Job description

Charity People are thrilled to be working in partnership with the brilliant New Horizon 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 New Horizon 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 New Horizon 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 New Horizon 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 New Horizon 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 New Horizon 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 New Horizon, 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 please get in touch with Kevin to request a full job pack and 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 adjustments to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We believe greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.