Description
As Fundraising Lead- Midlands & South Wales, you will lead Philanthropy and Corporate fundraising across your region, developing relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, senior business leaders and corporate partners.
You will manage Centre Fundraising Managers, and support them on planning and prioritisation, work with Fundraising Boards as appropriate, and share best practice across Maggie’s. You will also help develop new fundraising opportunities.
This role requires a confident and collaborative leader who can coach teams, manage multiple stakeholders, work independently across a large region, representing Maggie’s with clarity and credibility.
There are four fundraising leads covering Scotland, North and North Wales, Midlands and South Wales and South. This role will work closely with the following centres: Cardiff, Swansea, Cheltenham, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, (Birmingham, Coventry – not yet open).
Please note that first stage interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th June through Microsoft Teams. Second stage interviews will be held in person. Date and location TBC.
Key responsibilities
Philanthropy and Corporate Fundraising (approx. 70%)
* Lead on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding regional Philanthropy and Corporate prospects through existing centre connections, and new networks and research. Develop relationships with high net‑worth individuals, senior business leaders, and regional corporate partners.
* Build relationships with Centre Fundraising Boards to support development of new leads.
* Explore where we can scale local fundraising opportunities to have wider regional or national impact wherever appropriate.
* Work closely with Associate Director and London office fundraising teams to ensure alignment, handover, and joined‑up relationship management.
Leadership and Centre Support (approx. 25%)
* Working closely with the Associate Director/Head of Fundraising, provide support and guidance to Centre Fundraising Managers across the region to meet their annual fundraising targets and maximise centre income.
* Strengthen planning, prioritisation, and proactive fundraising activity within centres based on data-driven opportunities, supporting centres to focus on their strongest income streams and areas with highest growth potential.
* Foster collaboration, idea‑sharing, and consistency between centres to accelerate best practice.
* Improve clarity of expectations for centre fundraisers, helping to create a sustainable and positive working environment.
* In collaboration with the Associate Director/Head of Fundraising and other colleagues set the annual fundraising budget, and work on quarterly forecasting.
Strategic Contribution and Cross‑Organisational Collaboration (approx. 5%)
* Work with the Associate Director and/or Fundraising Director to scope and shape new fundraising opportunities.
* Support organisational priorities relating to new centre openings, including transition from capital to revenue fundraising.
* Contribute to strengthening a positive fundraising culture and shared language across centres.
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Skills, knowledge and expertise
* Significant fundraising experience, with a strong track record in income generation.
* Experience building and managing relationships with high net‑worth individuals, major donors, business leaders or corporate partners.
* Ability to provide leadership, management and coaching to centre fundraising teams.
* Strong planning skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, plan proactively and support others to prioritise effectively.
* Motivational and skilled collaborator, able to drive cross‑team working, shared learning, and consistent approaches across different locations.
* Comfortable working across a large geographic region, managing time and balancing leadership with hands‑on fundraising delivery.
* Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships across teams and geographical locations.
* Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to represent Maggie’s confidently with donors, partners, and internal teams.
* Capacity to work under pressure, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to operate autonomously, making informed decisions while ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
Job benefits
* You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first-hand the difference we can make.
* A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
* Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
* Generous sick leave cover.
* A supportive and friendly working environment.
* Tailored learning and development opportunities.
* Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
* Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
* Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
* Travel and cycle loans.
* Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
* Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.
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