Regional Fundraising Manager - Central England Region

British Heart Foundation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

British Heart Foundation is seeking a Regional Fundraising Manager – Central England to lead a team of Fundraising Managers across the East and West Midlands. You will drive income, manage key relationships and contribute to regional plans, ensuring outstanding supporter experiences and sustainable growth.

You’ll coach managers, analyse performance data and align regional activity with national fundraising campaigns, while travelling regularly within the region and to UK offices when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing high-performing fundraising teams.
• Proven track record delivering income, revenue or financial targets.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing budgets and interpreting financial information.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Experience using data, insight and performance analysis for decisions.
• Ability to build long-term relationships and secure new fundraising opportunities.
• Experience managing remote teams or volunteers (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Fundraising Managers to generate regional income.
• Provide coaching, strategy and direction to grow income and pipeline.
• Manage key relationships with high-value supporters and partners.
• Analyse regional performance and contribute to national campaigns.
• Travel across East and West Midlands and occasionally to other UK areas.

Skills

Leading fundraising teams

Income targets

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Financial interpretation

Planning & organisation

Data-driven decision making

Relationship building

Remote/volunteer management

Job description

• Location: Central Engald - West Midlands & East Midlands, - Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Northampton, Worcester, Hereford, Shrewsbury and Stafford, as well as surrounding areas and communities.
• Vacancy type: Permanent

Do you have a track record of leading high-performing teams, growing income and building partnerships that create lasting impact?

At the British Heart Foundation, supporters, volunteers, community groups and corporate partners help fund life‑saving research every day. We're looking for an inspiring leader to join our Community Fundraising team and help grow support across the East & West Midlands.

About the role

As Regional Fundraising Manager – Central England Region, you'll lead a team of Fundraising Managers responsible for generating around £1.5m of fundraising income across the region. You'll provide leadership, coaching and strategic direction, helping your team grow income and pipeline as well as strengthen supporter relationships and deliver outstanding experiences.

This is a rewarding and fast‑paced role where no two days are the same. One day you could be coaching a Fundraising Manager to secure a new corporate partnership, the next meeting key local supporters, analysing regional performance or contributing to a national fundraising campaign.

You'll identify opportunities for growth, develop regional plans and use insight and forecasting to maximise performance. Alongside leading your team, you'll personally manage some of the region's most important relationships, acting as a senior ambassador for BHF with our high value supporters.

As a member of the Community Fundraising Leadership Team, you'll share regional insight, contribute to strategic decision‑making and help shape the future direction of Community Fundraising nationally.

About you

Whether your experience comes from the private, public or third sector, you'll be a proven leader with a strong track record of delivering results through others.

You’ll bring:

• Experience leading and developing high‑performing fundraising, sales, marketing or other target‑driven teams.
• A proven track record of delivering income, revenue or financial targets.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels and successfully make the ask.
• Experience managing budgets and interpreting financial information.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Experience using data, insight and performance analysis to drive decision‑making and results.
• The ability to build long‑term relationships and secure new fundraising or partnership opportunities.
• Experience managing remote teams, volunteers or volunteer‑led activity would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you’ll enjoy developing people, identifying innovative opportunities and building relationships that deliver lasting impact and generate vital funds.

Working arrangements

This is a field‑based role covering the East and West Midlands region, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Northampton, Worcester, Hereford, Shrewsbury and Stafford, as well as surrounding areas and communities.

The role invovles regular travel within this area, and occasionally to other parts of the UK.

You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.

There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

We plan for our recruitment process consists of two interview stages. First‑stage interviews will be held during the week commencing 2 Nov 2026. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to a second‑stage interview. Please note that one stage of the process will be conducted in person, either in our London or Birmingham office.