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Fundraising Manager-Flexible working

Job description

Fundraising Manager
HOURS: Optimal 28 per week. (Will consider FT)
LOCATION Guildford, WFH is available
SALARY: up to 35- 38K FTE
REPORTING TO: CEO

Overview of the Role:

This is an important post in a long-established education charity inspiring young people in regards STEM education and careers. At a time when education budgets are under pressure and funders are struggling to recruit the right talent, with the support of our funders, we help support schools to enhance curriculum learning whilst enabling employers to engage with young people and inform them about the application of STEM skills in the workplace and associated career opportunities.

This is a busy but varied role embracing a wide range of funders that support our range of programmes, events and activities. Our funding is typically sought from an equal mix of Corporates, Trusts and Foundations and Major Donors who are passionate about STEM.

We have varied portfolio of funders from a long list that has been grown over several years. The post holder will have the opportunity to enhance what's already in place, continue to build these relationships and inject your own ideas, enthusiasm and creativity into the strategy.

This is an opportunity to shape, drive and own the business development and fundraising strategy for the charity, to maximise income from current and importantly, new corporate partnerships, grants and trusts, whilst nurturing the excellent relationships held with valued individual and long-term funders.

The successful candidate will be motivated, passionate about fundraising and be someone who enjoys coming up with innovative new ideas that will include marketing activity with the support of our Marketing Exec. They will have experience seeking out and managing large corporate partnerships and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a small team.

You will have a passion and skill for fundraising and developing supporter relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for you to apply your fundraising experience as a senior member of our team, and help us to continue our valued work, making a positive impact on young people.

To hear more please contract Natalie Lawford at Harris Hill at Natalie.lawforf@harrishill.co.uk / 0207 820 7336