Head of Fundraising & Partnerships

Location: Milton Keynes Head Office - Some hybrid work possible

Salary: £51,780.00 Per Annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About the Employer

This charity is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. This organisation is the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the role

This organisation is seeking a dynamic leader to drive the financial growth of the organisation by expanding, diversifying and strengthening the sustainability of voluntary income, in line with their Strategy 2030 and beyond. You will lead and inspire a high-performing team of fundraising experts covering all disciplines including individual giving, major donors, legacies, challenge events, community fundraising, special events, trusts and corporate relationships. The role combines strategic oversight with operational involvement, including direct management of key supporter relationships as well as representing the charity at high-level meetings and external events. This charity has doubled its income over the past six years and has ambitious plans to build on successful fundraising initiatives, as well as develop new ones.

Key responsibilities include:

• Raising Funds: Be responsible for the achievement of realistic - yet ambitious - financial targets as agreed with the Director of Business Development.
• Strategic Planning: Lead on the development and delivery of strategic and operational plans to achieve growth, diversification and sustainability of the charity’s voluntary income.
• Team Management: Provide support, motivation and strategic direction to the fundraising team to deliver high quality results, including direct line management of four Manager-level roles.
• Capacity Building: Develop knowledge, skills and capacity within the Fundraising team to facilitate the achievement of objectives, whilst building succession plans for the future.
• Reporting: Monitor and evaluate performance across all fundraising activities, preparing reports to the Senior Leadership Team, Committees and Board of Trustees.
• Innovating: Develop proposals for long-term strategic income growth initiatives, in collaboration with the Director of Business Development.
• Leading: Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to addressing charity-wide priorities, opportunities and challenges.
• Collaborating: Work with colleagues at all levels within the organisation, actively collaborating across teams and providing fundraising expertise and insight.
• Relationship Building: Build strong professional relationships with external partners, supporters, volunteers, Trustees, Vice Presidents, Ambassadors, advisors, consultants, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Designing: Contribute to the design and development of charitable programmes and services that underpin major funding propositions and compelling fundraising campaigns.
• Managing Risk: Play a leadership role in managing strategic and operational risks relating to income and ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising laws, guidelines and best practice, as well as the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Networking: Actively engage in relationship mapping and networking to expand this organisation’s pool of potential donors, supporters and champions, including taking a direct lead role in managing key relationships.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service.
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution).
• Access to Group life assurance scheme.
• Access to Healthcare cash plan.
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Employee volunteer days.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Free car parking at Milton Keynes, Head Office.
• Investing in their people - all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.

This is a pivotal role within this charity’s senior leadership team, driving the next big step change in this charity's voluntary income, whilst also contributing to planning, budgeting, risk management and strategic decision making on charity-wide priorities.

Closing date: 30 April 2025, 5pm

Interview dates: Thursday 15 May 2025 at Milton Keynes Head Office (reserve date Friday 16 May 2025).

This employer values diversity. They are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as they believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture. They are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities they serve. They are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status. Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. No agencies please.