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Salary: £65,000-£80,000 per annum, plus wellbeing cash plan, pension scheme (LGPS) and additional Lift Schools benefits.
Working hours: 37 hours per week (hybrid – office-based three days per week).
Contract: Permanent.
Location: EdCity, 1 EdCity Walk, EdCity, London, W12 7TF.
Overview
You’ll be the force behind Lift Schools’ fundraising future. In this newly created central role you will lead the acceleration of the organisation’s comprehensive fundraising strategy, scale a proven income stream and unlock new funds to transform education for thousands of children.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of a high‑impact fundraising strategy and build a major‑gifts pipeline with major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
* Scale existing income streams and establish new ones from the ground up.
* Partner with senior leaders to align fundraising priorities with the mission of providing an excellent education to every child.
* Engage high‑value supporters and build strong partnerships across the philanthropic landscape.
* Provide strategic direction, project management and a solutions‑focused mindset to drive rapid growth.
Qualifications
* Proven track record in securing income from major donors, trusts, foundations and corporates, ideally in education or the wider non‑profit sector.
* Experience leading or establishing a fundraising function.
* Strong strategic thinking, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Motivation to advance Lift Schools’ mission of an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.
* Vision and drive to unlock philanthropic support to enable opportunities for young people across the country.
What we offer
* Comprehensive training and career development.
* Generous benefits, including the LGPS pension scheme, healthcare, financial support and lifestyle savings such as gym memberships and travel deals.
* Flexibility: two days a week working from home, 33 days of annual leave and the freedom to work remotely outside term time.
* Access to additional Lift Schools benefits and a wellbeing cash plan.
Application details
The position is due to commence as soon as possible. Closing date: 19th November 2025, 5pm.
Interview dates: 3rd and 8th December 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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