Strategic Fundraising Lead | Hybrid, Impact & Growth

Working Solutions Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card eligibility

Childcare benefits

Company events

On-site parking

Food provided on-site

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Working Solutions Recruitment is recruiting a Fundraising Manager for a reputable charity in Peterborough. The role offers hybrid working, with full-time or part-time hours, and a salary range of £30,160–£40,040 per annum.

The successful candidate will lead strategic fundraising, develop income streams, manage a team and build strong donor relationships to support children and young people with additional needs and life-limiting conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience generating income through fundraising or related activities.
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising/income strategies.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and team development abilities.
• Experience setting financial targets and managing budgets.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Creative, proactive approach to opportunities and income streams.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker who also handles day-to-day tasks comfortably.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of charity sector and responsible fundraising practices.
• Experience with CRM and digital fundraising tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising and income strategy.
• Identifying and securing new income opportunities with partners and donors.
• Building relationships with donors, sponsors and stakeholders.
• Leading and developing a fundraising team and a results-driven environment.
• Establishing fundraising targets, monitoring performance and improvement opportunities.
• Overseeing campaigns, events and initiatives to maximise income and engagement.
• Preparing funding proposals, grants, presentations and business cases.
• Working with senior leadership to align fundraising with wider objectives.
• Managing budgets, forecasting income and reporting to management and trustees.
• Exploring new fundraising approaches including digital campaigns.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safeguarding and data protection requirements.
• Representing the charity at meetings and in the community.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in fundraising or relevant field

Fundraising qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Donor management software

Job description

Working Solutions Recruitment is recruiting a Fundraising Manager for a reputable charity in Peterborough. The role offers hybrid working, with full-time or part-time hours, and a salary range of £30,160–£40,040 per annum.

The successful candidate will lead strategic fundraising, develop income streams, manage a team and build strong donor relationships to support children and young people with additional needs and life-limiting conditions.