Head of Fundraising

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client in their search for a new Head of Public Fundraising to join their team. The organisation is a charity for people with coeliac disease - a condition estimated to affect 1 out of every 100 people and to be twice as common in women as in men - and the skin manifestation of the condition, dermatitis herpetiformis. They work with patients, healthcare professionals, the NHS, legislative bodies, other charities and the gluten free food industry to help improve the lives of all people affected by coeliac disease.
This role is offered on a permanent contract basis, paying a salary of £52,572 per annum, with flexible working arrangements between home and their High Wycombe office.
The post holder will lead the organisation's public fundraising, driving sustainable growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, lottery, raffle and merchandise. They will be responsible for delivering the organisation's 5-year fundraising strategy to maximise return on investment, grow long-term supporter value, and contribute to the charity’s mission — including the shared responsibility of income generation for the organisation's research fund.. The postholder will combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery, building strong internal and external relationships, fostering innovation in fundraising approaches, and ensuring a best-in-class supporter experience that deepens loyalty and maximises engagement and impact.
They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in a similar fundraising leadership role, with the ability to motivate a team. They are looking for someone who can provide strategic leadership, bring greater focus and prioritisation to their fundraising activity, strengthen supporter engagement and stewardship, and build the foundations for sustainable income growth through a more insight-led and audience-centred approach. The ideal candidate will be motivated by a commitment to the coeliac community, with a strong interest in helping to fund research and initiatives that make a meaningful difference to people’s everyday lives.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria, but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and, hopefully, your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.