Help for Heroes – Senior High Value Fundraising Manager

Confederation of Service Charities; London; Hybrid; NOK 590,000 - 695,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is looking for a Senior High Value Fundraising Manager to lead strategic fundraising initiatives. You will drive the development of a high-value giving strategy and oversee a talented team, aiming to secure significant donations. The role requires a proven track record in fundraising, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage multi-million-pound projects. This position offers a competitive salary alongside extensive benefits including generous leave and health options.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Free health scheme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

3 volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience securing large (6-figure+) gifts from HNWIs.
• Experienced in delivering multi-million-pound campaigns.
• Strong event leadership for income-generating events.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead high-value income streams.
• Develop and deliver a high-value giving strategy.
• Inspire and coach a talented team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Event leadership

Team development

Fundraising strategy

Job description

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Help for Heroes – Senior High Value Fundraising Manager

The Vacancy

• Salary: up to £51,176 (depending on experience)
• Location: Remote with regular travel to London / Downton
• Hours: 35hours per week
• Contract: 12 month fixed-term

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior High Value Fundraising Manager to join our Relationship Fundraising team at Help for Heroes. This senior role will shape and lead one of our most strategically important income streams—ensuring we continue delivering life-changing support for veterans and their families.

This senior role is perfect for a confident relationship fundraiser with experience securing major gifts, running high-value campaigns, and delivering impactful special events.

You’ll lead the development and delivery of our high-value giving strategy delivering in excess of £1.2m over the next 12 months, including the £17m No One Left Behind campaign, major donor income, and a new 3-year Special Events strategy. With responsibility for a talented team, you’ll build a strong major donor pipeline, secure 5- and 6-figure gifts, and deliver exceptional supporter experiences.

You’ll collaborate across the organisation to shape compelling proposals, develop high-value communications, support our 20th anniversary plans, and ensure strong financial management and reporting.

As a senior leader, you will inspire, coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic and inspirational leader with:

• Proven experience securing large (6-figure+) gifts from HNWIs
• Successful delivery of multi-million-pound campaigns or major donor programmes
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong event leadership experience in income-generating and stewardship events
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence managing £1m+ targets, budgets and KPIs
• A flexible, calm and collaborative approach
• Passion for supporting veterans and their families
• Regular travel and some evening/weekend events are required.

About the Team

The Relationship Fundraising team is a key driver of sustainable long-term income for Help for Heroes securing income from Philanthropists, Businesses, Trusts and Foundations, Volunteers and Community partners. You will join a collaborative, passionate and expert team who are committed to delivering transformational support for the Armed Forces community.

In return we can offer you:

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more – with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
• Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction.

Closing date: 16 January 2026

Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.

About Us

Help for Heroes believes those who serve our country deserve support when they’re wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds. The Charity helps them, and their families, to recover and get on with their lives. It has already supported more than 26,500 people and won’t stop until every wounded veteran gets the support they deserve.