Fundraising Director

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a Head of Fundraising. The organisation was founded by Elsie Fogerty in 1906 to offer a new form of training in speech and drama for young actors and other students. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £61,356 per annum. The postholder will work within a hybrid model based on the School's London offices. The School welcomes conversations about flexible working arrangements and are committed to supporting colleagues to balance their work and personal responsibilities where possible. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for delivering philanthropic income and managing relationships with current grant-giving supporters of the school. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of fundraising and philanthropy strategy, helping to secure sustainable income to support the school's ambitions. You will cultivate and develop relationships with existing and prospective supporters, securing investment and engagement in support of the wider institutional strategy. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant gifts and building strong stakeholder relationships. You will be able to demonstrate success in raising large six-figure donations through direct personal approaches, as well as supporting and coaching colleagues to make successful fundraising approaches on behalf of Central. You will be a highly effective high-value fundraiser with team management expertise and experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies. You will have a strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, alongside the strategic thinking, influencing and relationship-building skills needed to grow philanthropic income and support the school's long-term ambitions. Our Commitment to Inclusion At Prospectus and our client, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ communities, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and other groups that are currently underrepresented within the fundraising profession. We will be happy to discuss how we can best support you throughout the application process. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout your application.