Head of Fundraising and Income

Ad Warrior Ltd; North Chailey; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in North Chailey is seeking a Head of Fundraising and Income to lead their fundraising strategy and inspire a high-performing team. The successful candidate will manage existing income streams and cultivate new opportunities while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and a range of benefits including enhanced leave and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave (25-30 days)

Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and Leisure discounts

Free onsite Parking

Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising leader with confidence to operate at a senior level.
• Motivated by opportunity, collaboration, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising team.
• Develop and deliver ambitious strategies for income generation.
• Manage and grow existing earned income streams.
• Build strong relationships with supporters, partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to long-term plans and sustainability.

Skills

Significant experience across fundraising and/or income generation

Strong track record of leading and developing teams

Commercial awareness and a business development mindset

Experience of building partnerships and managing high-value relationships

Strong organisational, communication and influencing skills

Job description

Head of Fundraising and Income

Location: North Chailey, East Sussex (BN8 4EF)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Hybrid - 37 hours per week

Lead income growth. Inspire people. Shape long-term sustainability.

About the role

As Head of Fundraising & Income, you will provide visible, values-led leadership to our fundraising team while setting the strategic direction for income generation across the organisation.

• Lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising team, creating a positive, professional and proactive culture
• Develop and deliver ambitious strategies across trusts, foundations, corporates, major donors, community fundraising and events
• Manage and grow existing earned income streams, while identifying and developing new income-generating opportunities
• Build strong, lasting relationships with supporters, partners, and stakeholders
• Work with senior leaders across the organisation, contributing to long-term plans and sustainability
• Ensure excellent stewardship, robust compliance, and high standards of fundraising practice

This role combines strategic thinking, commercial awareness and hands‑on leadership, with opportunities to shape new ideas and approaches.

About you

As a proven fundraising leader with the confidence and credibility to operate at a senior level you will be motivated by opportunity, collaboration, growth; and enjoy working in a role where leadership really matters. You'll also bring:

• Significant experience across fundraising and/or income generation
• A strong track record of leading and developing teams
• Commercial awareness and a business development mindset
• Experience of building partnerships and managing high-value relationships
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, committees and boards
• Strong organisational, communication and influencing skills

Why join us?

We offer more than a role, we offer the chance to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven organisation with ambitious plans for the future.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and career progression.

• Enhanced Annual Leave 25-30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and Leisure discounts
• Free onsite Parking, Café, and Kitchen Facilities
• Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/head-of-fundraising-and-income-5776058?source=chf.org.uk