Senior Fundraiser

Mid and North East Essex Mind; Berechurch; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Senior Fundraiser to develop strategic partnerships that promote mental health support. This role is pivotal in driving fundraising efforts and requires strong communication skills and experience in partnership management. Join a committed team to enhance the charity's financial sustainability and community reach.

Benefits

36 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension

Flexible working

Wellbeing days

Onsite parking

Sick pay

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying new opportunities and developing successful partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in exceeding income/sales targets.
• IT literacy and experience with CRM systems for fundraising.
• Ability to develop and manage effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Securing, developing, and managing a portfolio of strategic partnerships.
• Nurturing relationships with existing and potential partners.
• Driving fundraising activities such as events and engagement programs.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Partnership development

IT literacy

Stakeholder relationship management

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (We are open to consider requests for reduced hours)
Salary: £30,900 FTE (pro rata for part time)
Base: Colchester/Hybrid - regular travel across Mid and North East Essex

The Senior Fundraiser will be responsible for securing, developing, and managing a portfolio of strategic partnerships. You will identify and nurture relationships with existing and potential partners, including businesses, organisations, and high-net-worth individuals.

You should be passionate about mental health and understand the importance of local businesses supporting employee wellbeing and investing in our award-winning The Mental Health Toolkit training programme.

This role focuses on cultivating partnerships and driving fundraising activities such as events, challenges, and engagement programmes. Your efforts will contribute to the charity's financial sustainability, allowing us to expand our services and reach more people in need.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in identifying new opportunities and developing successful partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in exceeding income/sales targets
• IT literacy and experience with CRM systems for fundraising
• Ability to develop and manage effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders

Join us to help offer hope and support for good mental health, ensuring no one feels alone.

We are a real living wage employer offering health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial benefits, including 36 days holiday (pro rata), pension, training, flexible working, wellbeing days, onsite parking, sick pay, and a discount scheme.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds to better reflect our communities.

Help us create an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a thriving, inclusive community.