Senior Fundraising Manager

Edwards Ltd; Highgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity is seeking a Senior Fundraiser to lead fundraising initiatives and manage donor relationships. This exciting role offers the opportunity to have a measurable impact on the charity's fundraising strategy and will involve managing the fundraising team budget and ensuring compliance with best practices. The position is part-time, requiring 4 days a week with flexible hours, providing a chance to balance personal and professional growth within the charity sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, particularly in corporate income growth.
• Strong understanding of grant and legacy funding.
• Ability to manage a team and uphold high standards of communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising initiatives and enhance donor relations.
• Create and manage the fundraising team budget and reports.
• Support the Head of Fundraising in systems review and compliance.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Database management

Tools

Donorflex

Job description

Edward's Trust is a local West Midlands charity providing support for bereaved children, young people, and parents. We have 36 years of experience and operate at the highest level, providing qualified counselling and holistic support for complex or prolonged grief. We do not set time limits and the service is completely free. We do not get Government funding; therefore, we rely on donations to keep this vital service going.

If you're ready for your next fundraising role, taking a step up and pushing yourself whilst working in a small but mighty team, this role really is for you. This role is a critical part of the fundraising puzzle to deliver the Edward's Trust fundraising growth plan for 2026 and increase income and services in the local West Midlands area. This role allows you to apply your fundraising skill and knowledge and have a real and measurable impact.

This Senior Fundraiser will report to the Interim Head of Fundraising, with a plan to lead the team from June 2026 with a comprehensive handover.

This role will deputise for the interim Head of Fundraising when required and has huge potential for professional growth. This role will be an exciting opportunity to work with the leadership team to develop and implement the Edward's Trust income generation strategy, and we are particularly interested in candidates that have grown corporate income.

You will be individually responsible for Corporate, Legacy, and Regular Giving fundraising.

Working with interim Head of Fundraising, you will enhance the donor experience, ensure relationships are strong and that excellent personalised communication systems are in place and that we are truly audience led. You will be required to support other members of the Fundraising Team on fundraising activities where extra resources or senior representation may be required.

You will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the database (Donorflex) is maintained by the Fundraising Team alongside the Head of Fundraising.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising in reviewing systems and processes and ensuring that the Fundraising Team is working efficiently and in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements and best practice.

The role will involve managing and tracking the Fundraising Team budget through direct line management when appropriate and you will be required to create monthly reports and updates as well as Trustee Reports, and, when needed, to reforecast income/expenditure, liaising with the senior leadership team.

£30,800 per year (£38,500 FTE)

Part‑time (4 days a week (flexible work available with hours to be agreed and occasional out of hours work))

Permanent