Head of Relationship Fundraising

PROSPECTUS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in Swindon is seeking a Head of Relationship Fundraising to spearhead their fundraising efforts, ensuring the generation of over £1 million annually through diverse relationships. The role demands a strategic, experienced leader adept at fostering partnerships and guiding a team to achieve impactful fundraising outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in relationship fundraising, especially in major giving or corporate partnerships.
• Proven track record in fundraising strategy and income growth.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Relationship Fundraising strategy and oversee a team generating over £1 million annually.
• Drive income growth through strategic planning and collaboration.
• Engage with trusts, corporates, major donors, and community fundraising.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Confident communication

Team leadership

Planning

Relationship building

Job description

Our client provides excellent, personalised and compassionate end-of-life care for people living in Swindon, Marlborough and northeast Wiltshire. They work in close partnership with other organisations – specifically local health and social care professionals – as well as local people. This community work allows them to influence care so that anyone affected by a life-limiting illness has access to the best possible support when and wherever they need it.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting with their search for a Head of Relationship Fundraising, a permanent role with a salary between £49,042 to £54,274

This role will lead the hospice's Relationship Fundraising strategy, overseeing a team responsible for generating over £1 million annually through philanthropy, partnerships, and community fundraising. Key areas include trusts and foundations, corporates, major donors, and community engagement, including flagship events. The postholder will drive income growth through strategic planning, team leadership, supporter experience, and cross-team collaboration.

The hospice need an experienced senior fundraiser with a strong track record in at least two key areas of relationship fundraising – such as major giving, corporate partnerships, or trusts and foundations. You’ll be a strategic thinker, confident communicator, and inspiring team leader, with experience of growing income through excellent stewardship and innovation. Strong planning, budgeting, and relationship-building skills are essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively and lead with purpose.

Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. If you have any disability and would like assistance completing an application then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.