Senior Fundraising Manager (Oasis Hub Waterloo)

Oasis International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

Wellbeing and family-friendly policies

Job summary

Oasis Hub Waterloo in London is seeking an experienced Senior Fundraising Manager to lead our fundraising trajectory and secure income across multiple streams. You will drive strategy in partnership with the Executive Director, build a small team, and work with colleagues to maximise support for our £1.3 million budget.

We value a proven track record in senior fundraising, strong relationship-building and communication skills, and a passion for community transformation and social justice.

Qualifications

• A successful track record in senior fundraising, particularly securing significant trust and foundation funding.
• Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies that achieve sustainable income growth.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience managing staff.
• A passion for community transformation and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising strategy across trusts, foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, statutory funding, and individual giving.
• Develop and drive the fundraising strategy in partnership with the Executive Director.
• Lead and develop a small fundraising team.
• Maximise opportunities for support across the organisation.
• Embed a sustainable income generation strategy to meet the £1.3 million budget.

Skills

Senior fundraising

Strategic fundraising

Relationship building

Staff management

Communication skills

Job description

Salary: £46,403–£52,420 per annum
Location: Waterloo, London SE1
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) – 0.8 FTE or a job-share would be considered
Contract: Permanent

Oasis Hub Waterloo is looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to lead the next chapter of our fundraising journey.

For over 20 years we’ve been serving our local community through an integrated model that brings together education, community services and church. Every week we support children, young people and families through our schools, Foodbank, debt, welfare, housing and immigration advice, youth work, mentoring, community spaces and much more. Our vision is for community: where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.

As our new Senior Fundraising Manager, you’ll play a key role in making that vision possible.

You’ll develop and drive the fundraising strategy in partnership with the Executive Director, building income across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, statutory funding, community fundraising and individual giving. You’ll also lead and develop a small fundraising team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise opportunities for support.

You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment in the organisation, as we seek to embed a sustainable income generation strategy, ensuring we can sustainably meet and grow our £1.3 million budget. This is a strategic leadership role with plenty of hands‑on fundraising.

We welcome applicants seeking to take the next step in their career and have a keen interest in shaping and driving fundraising strategy.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A successful track record in senior fundraising, particularly securing significant trust and foundation funding.
• Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies that achieve sustainable income growth.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Experience managing staff.
• A passion for community transformation and social justice.

In return, you’ll join a values‑driven organisation genuinely working to transform our community every day.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
• Policies which promote wellbeing and are family friendly.

We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It’s what makes your application stand out!

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from Oasis’ Christ-centered ethos.

Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889