Head of Fundraising – ShareAction
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ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.
Position
The Head of Fundraising is responsible for leading our fundraising strategy and delivery. This role is key to securing resources that enable us to drive system change in the financial sector.
What a typical week looks like
* Lead fundraising across ShareAction, ensuring conversations are being had by the right colleagues, with the right funders, at the right times.
* Guide prospecting and lead the creation of compelling funding bids for multi‑year, high‑value projects.
* Deliver exceptional donor relationship management, including timely reports and strategic engagement.
* Oversee the growth of a major donors programme, building a committed donor base of ultra‑high and high‑net‑worth individuals.
* Support and develop a high‑performing fundraising team.
You’ll regularly engage with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders, forming strong relationships and using your expertise to secure funding that drives impact across our campaigns and projects.
If this role sounds like something that would build on your current skill set and engage you, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements – What You’ll Bring To The Team
* Experience devising and delivering fundraising strategies across multiple geographies (UK, EU, US) from trusts and foundations.
* Ability to develop powerful cases for support and significant bid/application writing experience for multi‑year, six‑ and seven‑figure projects and programmes.
* Skill at managing donor relationships and supporting a high‑performing fundraising team.
* Strong communication skills and ability to thrive under pressure.
* Understanding of charity law and best practice in fundraising.
Desirable
* Knowledge of statutory fundraising in the UK/EU and US philanthropy.
* Experience fundraising for systems‑change charities.
* Familiarity with capital markets or legacy fundraising.
Working Arrangement
We have a formal hybrid working policy in place. As this role involves meetings with London‑based stakeholders, you’ll need to attend the office or meetings on average six times a month or more.
What We Will Do For You
We are a fast‑paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.
* Commitment to flexible working; over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
* Hybrid working; we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
* Internal promotion and development opportunities; we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
* Opportunity to help make a difference; we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
* Unionised work environment; our staff have the opportunity to join the union, and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
* Regular in‑person meetings; including all‑staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
* 8% non‑contributory pension; invested with NEST and their green funds.
* Healthcare plan; with Bupa.
* Employee assistance programme; advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short‑term counselling.
* Death in Service cover of 3× salary.
* 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year; ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
* Enhanced family leave pay; up to 18 weeks’ paid at 90% for either parent.
* Enhanced sick pay; starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
* Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
Other Information
* Contract type: Permanent
* Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
* Salary: £61,323 + 8% pension contribution
* Deadline for applications: Monday 19th January at 9:00 a.m.
* Interview dates: 1st interviews online on the mornings of Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January; 2nd interviews in person at our London office on the morning of Wednesday 4th February
* Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Our Values and Hiring Process
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. While we embrace hybrid working, we believe in the value of spending time together in person, and run regular team meetings, retreats and all‑staff events.
Our hiring process is anonymised: we won’t ask for a cover letter and we don’t look at CVs until the interview stage. This helps reduce unconscious bias and prioritise skills and expertise over CV presentation.
We encourage flexible working arrangements. Discuss your needs at interview. We are not able to guarantee exact arrangements but we do not judge you for asking.
Note: Using artificial intelligence to answer the application questions is not recommended and may negatively impact your chances of success. If you do use AI or other tools for writing, declare this in your submission.
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