- Posted 18 July 2025
- Salary £39k - 45k per year
- LocationLewes
- Job type Permanent
- SpecialismFundraising
- Reference46873
Fundraising and Communications Manager
Job description
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Fundraising and Communications Manager order lead the charity’s fundraising and communications activity, supporting income and awareness targets.
you’ll be responsible for growing awareness and diversifying income through well planned, evidence based fundraising and strategic communication. You’ll lead campaigns, manage digital and offline channels, coordinate fundraising events, and report clearly on performance and progress.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership, shaping messaging that inspires donors and stakeholders, while also managing volunteers and apprentices to support campaign delivery. The role is varied, rewarding, and deeply rooted in creating a more inclusive society.
As a Fundraising and Communications Manager you will:
- Develop and deliver an ambitious annual fundraising and communications strategy
- Grow income from trusts, grants, donors, corporates, and community partnerships
- Lead and report on campaigns that raise awareness
- Represent the charity publicly: online, in events, and through compelling storytelling
- Manage digital channels, content creation, donor engagement, and reporting
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications roles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyse performance, adapt strategies, and report on outcomes
- A strong understanding of fundraising compliance and donor stewardship
- Passion for inclusion, equality, and creating social impact
- A self-starting mindset with proactive approach
Location: Lewes, East Sussex (with flexible/dynamic office working)
Salary: Circa £39,000 – £45,000 (pro rata if 30 hours)
Contract: Permanent | 30–37.5 hours per week
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: ASAP
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.