Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026 - 09:00
Based: Gateshead
Salary: £31,616 to 35,321 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Manager
Are you a driven, creative fundraiser who thrives on turning ideas into impact? We have the perfect opportunity!
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Income Generation and Events Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering our income generation strategy across Society Matters Group (SMG). This is an exciting new role that will significantly contribute to our long-term financial sustainability and the continued growth of our impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Work closely with the Group Head of Income Generation and Events to bring in funding across the Group.
* Write strong, persuasive applications for grants, trusts, tenders and contracts.
* Support recommissioning contracts and submitting tenders.
* Lead on fundraising events and help develop corporate engagement activity across the group.
* Create engaging campaigns with marketing team.
* Step in for the Group Head of Income Generation and Events when needed.
What We’re Looking For
* Curiosity and an eye for new opportunities; research potential funders and spot emerging income streams.
* Strong track record of securing funding through grants, trusts and tenders, with experience using procurement or grant portals.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to adapt style for different audiences.
* Strong organisational, time‑management and IT skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
* Ability to build positive relationships with funders, partners, colleagues and senior leaders.
* Keep everyone updated on performance against income targets.
Why Choose to Work for Us
We’re committed to putting clients’ needs first through our core values and culture, standing up against injustices, driving innovation and change, and taking ownership of actions to create a tangible positive impact on people’s lives.
Being Your Whole Self in the Workplace
Learning and Development: through our Brilliance programme you will access training, workshops and coaching to develop your skills and knowledge within and beyond your job role, so you can be your best self at work and in all aspects of your life.
The Important Stuff
* 4‑day week initiative* (subject to successfully completing probation).
* 22 days plus bank holidays, rising after 2 years’ service (pro‑rated).
* Health & well‑being of our colleagues is our priority – we have achieved Gold status ‘Better Health at Work Award’.
* Employee Assistance Scheme offering free health advice, counselling services and legal guidance.
If you would like to chat to find out more, please get in touch – we would love to hear from you!
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